Vintage Toys & Games

In 1974, Playskool released its Familiar Places Holiday Inn Playset, an activity toy that let children recreate the adventures of staying at a Holiday Inn.

In the 1950s and ‘60s, Lowell Toy Mfg. of Long Island City, New York was a prolific producer of board games.

Released in 1979 by Parker Brothers, the Full House board game saw players take the role of innkeeper and advance the status of their property and guests to become the wealthiest hotelier in the game.

In the late 1960s, Remco released Tricky Peter Penguin, a sound-actuated toy for young children.

Nicolas Ricketts of The Strong looks at player-endorsed board and video baseball games.

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel showcases the 1988 Mickey’s Play Center from Tyco, a toy that featured its super dough modelling compound.

In 1972, Matchbox diecast vehicles had been available to fans and collectors for 19 years.

Released in 1978 by Parker Brothers, the Little House on the Prairie board game hurried players to move all family members away from danger and to the safety of the Little House.

In 1963, Wham-O released Air Blaster, a toy gun that allowed children to “own the power of the wind.”

Released in 1960 from Lowell Toy Mfg., the Humpty Dumpty game challenged players to be first to navigate their way through Story Book Land.

Before battery-powered, hand-held games became de rigueur, Tomy released a line of non-electronic Pocket Games in the US for ages five and up.

Released in 1969 from Ideal, the Marblehead game used players’ observation skills to drop marbles from a clear plastic marble head.

In 1962, ALPS released Fred Flintstone’s Bedrock Band, a tabletop toy that imagined Fred as a drummer in a band, complete with a Stone Age-inspired drum kit.

Released in 1965 by Milton Bradley, the I Dream of Jeannie Game roll-and-move board game engaged players in a race to be first to place their magic discs on each letter of the word JEANNIE.

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel showcases the 1975 Happy Hollow playset from Mattel.

The 1976 Movin’ with Mattel catalogue reflected a company in transition.

Released in 1975 from Milton Bradley, Land of the Lost board game was adapted from the Sid and Marty Krofft science-fantasy television series that ran from 1974-1976.

In 1977, Mego released Sonny & Cher’s Theatre in the Round, a playset featuring the popular entertainment duo.