Chocolot Candy Maker from Mattel (1979)
Released by Mattel in 1979, the Chocolot Candy Maker let kids play chocolatier with a miniaturized electric confection maker.
The Lord of the Rings Recall Game from Milton Bradley (1978)
Released in 1978 from Milton Bradley, the Lord of the Rings Recall Game used characters and objects from J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novels to strengthen recognition skills and memory recall.
Universal Building Set 733 from LEGO (1979)
Graham Hancock, toy collector and editor of Blocks magazine, examines LEGO’s Universal Building Set 733 from 1979.
Mad Marbles from Lakeside (1970)
Released in 1970 by Lakeside, Mad Marbles is an action game that requires “fast reflexes, good judgment, and a keen sense of humor.”
Pan Am Dual Control Jet Cockpit from Remco (1969)
Budding pilots earned their toy wings with the Pan Am Dual Control Jet Cockpit from Remco.
Spill and Spell from Parker Brothers (1956)
In 1956, Parker Brothers released Spill and Spell, a multi-player spelling game where players put their vocabulary skills to the test to score points.
Barbie’s Friend Ship from Mattel (1972)
In 1972, Mattel expanded Barbie’s world with the release of the Friend Ship playset.
Big Bruiser from Marx (1962)
Released in 1962, Big Bruiser from Louis Marx and Company was a toy tow truck with abundant features that presented many opportunities for adventure.
Kick Back from Schaper (1965)
In 1965, Schaper released Kick Back, a game for two that challenged players to kick a ball into their opponent’s corral.
Navy Blinker Code Lites from Hasbro (1961)
Navy Blinker Code Lites were originally introduced by Hasbro in 1961 as part of a naval-themed toy line.
Chuckers from Gabriel (1980)
Released in 1980, Chuckers from Gabriel was a chaotic action game combining marbles, flipping tiles, and Gnip Gnop vibes.