2025 has finally arrived – the perfect time for a top-10 list of the most popular articles on Toy Tales in 2024. The list was curated based on site activity and engagement through various social media channels. If you missed them the first time, this is your chance to see what you missed. If you read them before, it’s worth taking another look! Enjoy:
Little Miss No-Name from Hasbro (1965)
With large sad brown eyes, a drooping mouth, and mop of unkempt blond hair, Hasbro’s Little Miss No-Name was designed as the antithesis of the impossibly glamorous Barbie.
Atomic “Bomb” Ring from KiX (1947)
In 1947, General Mills’ KiX cereal brand offered the Atomic “Bomb” Ring as a premium in exchange for 15 cents plus a cereal box top.
Milky, the Marvelous Milking Cow from Kenner (1977)
Milky, the Marvelous Milking Cow stands as one of quirkiest entries in the Kenner Products toy line.
WKRP in Cincinnati Disk Jockey Control Center from Vanity Fair (1982)
In 1982, Vanity Fair released the WKRP in Cincinnati Disc Jockey Control Center, allowing fans of the T.V. sitcom to channel their inner Dr. Johnny Fever or Venus Flytrap and hone their DJ skills.
Big Loader Construction Set from TOMY (1977)
Released by Tomy in 1997, the Big Loader Construction Set put children in charge of their own construction site.
The Sunshine Family from Mattel (1974)
Mattel released The Sunshine Family line of posable dolls in 1974. The line centred around a wholesome family of three living life in the country.
Crissy Doll from Ideal (1969)
Released in 1969 from Ideal, the Crissy Doll was a big and bold entry into the fashion doll scene, with the unique (at the time) ability to “grow” hair.
Get in Shape, Girl! from Hasbro (1985)
In the afterglow of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Hasbro released Get in Shape, Girl!, a line of fitness-in-a-box sets aimed at young girls ages five and up.
Fashion Plates from TOMY (1978)
Released in 1978 from Tomy, Fashion Plates allowed budding fashionistas to design their next line of haute couture for the catwalk aka the family bulletin board or refrigerator.
Gaylord the Pup from Ideal (1962)
Long before Sony’s AIBO robotic dog hit the scene, Ideal released Gaylord the Pup, a mechanical pet.
