Channel Surfing, Milton Bradley, VIntage Board Game

Channel Surfing from Milton Bradley (1994)

Released by Milton Bradley in 1994, the Channel Surfing game from Milton Bradley swapped a game board for a series of cards and a television set with remote to complete challenges and earn points.

Ringa-Majigs from Molenaar Inc. (1960s)

In the 1960s, Willmar, Minnesota-based Molenaar Inc., released Ringa-Majigs, a construction toy for children ages 3 and up.

Hey Pa! There’s a Goat on the Roof from Parker Brothers (1966)

Jumping goats were center stage in Parker Brothers’ whimsical Hey Pa! There’s a Goat on the Roof.

Junior Chef Tasty Custard Maker from Coleco (1973)

After they acquired Argo Industries, Coleco continued to market toys from the company’s line of Junior Chef “See-It” toys, including the Tasty Custard Maker.

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Care Bears Warm Feelings, Parker Brothers

Care Bears Warm Feelings from Parker Brothers (1984)

Released by Parker Brothers in 1984, Care Bears Warm Feelings was a spin-and-move board game that had players collaborate to achieve a common goal before they could compete to win the game.

Vintage LEGO Trains

All Aboard!: When the LEGO Group Got Serious About Trains

Graham Hancock, toy collector and editor of Blocks magazine, examines LEGO’s foray into rail-running train sets.

Skeedaddle Ring Toss Game from Cragstan (1969)

Released by Cragstan in 1969, Skeedaddle Ring Toss was a version of the classic amusement park game with a twist—it moved while you were playing it.

Scorcher 6×6 ,Tyco

Scorcher 6×6 from Tyco (1993)

Released in 1993 by Tyco, the Scorcher 6×6 R/C vehicle was a six-wheeled speedster with a bold design that captured the attention of kids and hobbyists alike.

Santa's Special Delivery, Milton Bradley, Vintage Christmas Board Games

Santa’s Special Delivery from Milton Bradley (1989)

Released by Milton Bradley in 1989, Santa’s Special Delivery board game let children play Santa Claus as they hustled to deliver all their gifts and return home.

Xylophone Tune Train from Cragstan (1966)

Mashup a musical instrument with a fully functional mini train set, and you get Cragstan’s Xylophone Tune Train.

Dynamite Shack vintage board game, Milton Bradley

Dynamite Shack from Milton Bradley (1968)

Released by Milton Bradley in 1968, Dynamite Shack tested players’ dexterity and nerves as bundles of dynamite were loaded into a shack that was destined to explode.