Released in 1977 from Kenner, the Play-Doh Haunted House encouraged kids to express their creativity by crafting “goofy goblins” made of the popular modelling compound.
Kids rolled Play-Doh on the playmat and used cookie-cutter-like molds to create a series of spooky characters. The playmat was colourfully illustrated with a three-storey haunted house complete with broken windows, ghosts, and a child wearing a witch hat. Kids could use the playmat to improvise stories and adventures for the characters they created.
IN THE BOX
The playset included three two-ounce cans of Play-Doh modelling compound, one rolling pin, six goblin cutters (witch, cat, mummy, vampire, cat, and crow), a playmat, and trimmer. The back of the box included instructors and a colour-mixing guide.
KENNER AND PLAY-DOH
Kenner began producing Play-Doh toys in 1972. The Cincinnati-based toy company produced sets based on licensed properties such as Star Wars, Strawberry Shortcake, The Real Ghostbusters, and Beetlejuice, in addition to their own designs featuring the barber shop, dentist, supermarket, and more.
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