Vintage Toys & Games

In 1989, Mattel released a new line of He-Man action figures to coincide with the release of The New Adventures of He-Man, a new animated series starring everyone’s favorite defender of the planet Eternia.

Released in 1978 from Playskool, the Bug World playset reimagined the lives of bugs to mimic the human world, complete with a shower and car.

“Frankenstein is in a foul temper.”

Released by Milton Bradley in 1994, the Channel Surfing game from Milton Bradley swapped a game board for a series of cards and a television set with remote to complete challenges and earn points.

In the 1960s, Willmar, Minnesota-based Molenaar Inc., released Ringa-Majigs, a construction toy for children ages 3 and up.

Rubber and vinyl dolls and toys were the name of the game for Viceroy Manufacturing Company of Toronto, Ontario. This Dolls, Playthings, and Disneyland Character Merchandise catalog from 1956 illustrates the depth and breadth of the company’s licensed and non-licensed product offerings.

“Olympic-size skittle bowl, it’s like having a bowling alley in your backyard or playroom.”

Jumping goats were center stage in Parker Brothers’ whimsical Hey Pa! There’s a Goat on the Roof.

After they acquired Argo Industries, Coleco continued to market toys from the company’s line of Junior Chef “See-It” toys, including the Tasty Custard Maker.