In 1968, Ideal released Kookie Kamera, a working, bellows-type instant camera that was simple enough for children to operate.

Released in 1978 by Mattel, the Hawaiian Punch board game had players racing to Pineapple Island under threat of squashes and splats along the way.

In 1971, Mattel released Live Drive, a driving simulator for children featuring six different types of vehicles.

Released in 1964 by Milton Bradley, the Fireball XL5 board game was based on the British TV series of the same name that ran on ITV from 1962-1963.

In 1971, Hasbro released Inchworm, a ride-on toy for children ages two to six.

Nicolas Ricketts of The Strong looks at three essential board games from game designer Sid Sackson.

In 1978, Milton Bradley released the Star Bird Command Base, a playset that extended play of the toy manufacturer’s hand-held Star Bird spaceship. 

In Flap Jack: The Flip-Flop Game, Remco turned the art of flipping pancakes into a dexterity game for children.

Remco’s Firebird 99 Sports Car put children behind the wheel of a souped-up automobile dashboard.

Released in 1981 by Cadaco, the tabletop Skee-Ball game promised all the action of the arcade game for players at home.

In 1961, Whitman introduced Roger Robot, a paper craft toy with a sci-fi twist.

Released in 1978 from TOMY, Digital Derby was an electro-mechanical game that challenged players to successfully navigate their race car through a non-stop flow of oncoming traffic.