ICBM Missile Launching Station from Kohner (1950s)
The ICBM Missile Launching Station was a mechanical playset produced by Kohner that appealed to children’s curiosities about Cold War-era military technology.
Vintage Toys & Games
Flip Through Time: Vintage Christmas Toy and Game Print Advertisements
Long before the internet and influencers shaped children’s desires, printed toy ads ignited imaginations. Browse a selection of vintage toy advertisements that inspired children’s wish lists.
Barbie, Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Barbie’s Keys to Fame Game from Mattel (1963)
In the Barbie’s Keys to Fame Game from Mattel, players explored career aspirations.
Loony Links from Kohner (1963)
Introduced in 1963, Loony Links was a simple construction toy from Kohner.
Donald Franklin Duncan Sr.: Breakaway Entrepreneur
With a keen eye and mind for business, Donald Franklin Duncan Sr. brought yo-yos to the masses and inspired a new pop-culture craze.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Heckle and Jeckle’s Ski Trail Game from Whitman (1971)
Published in 1971 by Whitman, Heckle and Jeckle’s Ski Trail Game was a spin-and-move race in which players competed to be the first to reach the finish line at the bottom of the ski hill.
V-RROOM Guide-Whip Racer from Mattel (1964)
Released in 1964, Mattel’s V-RROOM Guide-Whip Racer (#0589) was a manually powered vehicle designed to simulate the sound and feel of real speedway racing without batteries.
Fencing Swords Set from Wham-O (1958)
Wham-O’s Fencing Swords set let wannabe Fencers practice sword fighting.
The Game of Yertle by Dr. Seuss from Revell (1960)
Released in 1960 from Revell, The Game of Yertle used the turtle character created by Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) as the central figure in a simple balancing game designed for young players.