
Ants in the Pants from Schaper (1969)
Released in 1969, Ants in the Pants is a simple action game designed for young children.
ICBM Missile Launching Station from Kohner (1950s)
The ICBM Missile Launching Station was a mechanical playset produced by Kohner that appealed to children’s curiosities about Cold War-era military technology.
Barbie, Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Barbie’s Keys to Fame Game from Mattel (1963)
In the Barbie’s Keys to Fame Game from Mattel, players explored career aspirations.
Loony Links from Kohner (1963)
Introduced in 1963, Loony Links was a simple construction toy from Kohner.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Heckle and Jeckle’s Ski Trail Game from Whitman (1971)
Published in 1971 by Whitman, Heckle and Jeckle’s Ski Trail Game was a spin-and-move race in which players competed to be the first to reach the finish line at the bottom of the ski hill.
V-RROOM Guide-Whip Racer from Mattel (1964)
Released in 1964, Mattel’s V-RROOM Guide-Whip Racer (#0589) was a manually powered vehicle designed to simulate the sound and feel of real speedway racing without batteries.
The Game of Yertle by Dr. Seuss from Revell (1960)
Released in 1960 from Revell, The Game of Yertle used the turtle character created by Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) as the central figure in a simple balancing game designed for young players.
Fist Faces Funny Face Toy from Remco (1966)
Released in 1966 by Remco, Fist Faces Funny Face Toy was an inventive but straightforward novelty item that turned a child’s fist into a moving puppet-like character.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
The Cannonball Run! from Cadaco (1981)
Released in 1981 by Cadaco, The Cannonball Run! board game was based on the action-comedy film of the same name.
2025 Holiday Gift Guide
The annual Toy Tales Holiday Gift Guide features contemporary gifts inspired by classic toys and games.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Men into Space from Milton Bradley (1960)
Published by Milton Bradley in 1960, the Men into Space board game put players in command of a fleet of rockets tasked with delivering supplies to the moon.
Carnival Shooting Gallery from Ohio Art (1960s)
Ohio Art’s Carnival Shooting Gallery (#575-K) offered a compact, mechanical version of a midway-style shooting game, complete with moving ducks and rotating rabbits.