Vintage Toys & Games

Released in 1970 from Parker Brothers, Scan challenged players to quickly compare graphic designs on two decks of cards and locate matching shapes, patterns, colours, or positions.

In 1972, Remco released a remote-control car with a twist; it could be transformed from one type of dragster to another and back again.

Magnavox’s 1980 catalogue for the Odyssey 2 showcased the library of available arcade, sports, and educational game cartridges for the console.

Released in 1970 by Parker Brothers, the Mind Maze game was a head-to-head race for players to find their way out of their opponent’s maze using a magnet and steel ball.

Released in 1973, the Blue Streak Freight Train set from Lionel is one example of why Lionel Trains were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2006. These comprehensive train sets remain popular with collectors and train enthusiasts to this day.

Released in 1969 by Ideal, Hang on Harvey! challenged players to be the first to safely navigate Harvey to the bottom of the playing field.

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel showcases the Music Box Mobile, Music Box Radio, and Music Box Pocket Radio from Fisher-Price.

TSR’s 1980 Gateway to Adventure catalog showcases the best of its D&D and other fantasy role-playing game options.

Nicolas Ricketts of The Strong takes a look at board games that were inspired by popular video games such as Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, and Frogger.

Released in 1974 by Kenner Products, Ice Bird let kids and parents make snow cone-inspired treats at home.

Released in 1985 by Milton Bradley, The Jetsons Game takes kids on a cosmic adventure in search of their favourite Jetsons characters.

Released in 2002 by Hasbro, the Queasy Bake Mixerator was a blender designed to complement the Queasy Bake Cookerator.

A year-end top 10 list of the most popular articles on Toy Tales based on readership statistics and engagement through various social media channels.

This 1981 catalogue presents Monogram’s entire line of model kits, including a mix of old favourites and new products.

Released in 1967 by Hasbro, Tie ‘n Tangle mimicked the party play atmosphere of Twister with a few additional props mixed in.

In the mid-1960s, Hasbro released a line of art sets that combined the exactness of paint-by-numbers with the texture of velvet flocking powder, aka Stardust.

Reputation management was center stage in Milton Bradley’s Branded, a game based on the NBC series of the same name.

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel provides a hands-on demonstration of the Mother’s Little Candy Maker toy from Tico-Toys.