Funny Bones from Parker Brothers (1968)
Released in 1968 by Parker Brothers, Funny Bones was an interactive card game that challenged adult couples to score points by holding oversized cards between two body parts without dropping them.
Vintage Toys & Games
Shrink Machine from Wham-O (1968)
Several years before Shrinky Dinks hit the scene, Wham-O unveiled Shrink Machine, a creative toy that allowed children to create “shrinkies” out of plastic.
Mystery Maze from Marx (1976)
Released in 1976 from Marx, Mystery Maze was advertised as “the inscrutable game of skill and luck.”
Starsky and Hutch Detective Game from Milton Bradley (1977)
Released in 1977 at the height of the show’s popularity, Milton Bradley’s Starsky & Hutch Game translated the hit television series’ street-level crime drama into a roll-and-move board game format.
Barbie Sunsailer from Mattel (1975)
Released by Mattel in 1975, the Barbie Sunsailer was a large-scale playset that placed Barbie in a recreational sailing setting.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Monogram Catalogue (1981)
This 1981 catalogue presents Monogram’s entire line of model kits, including a mix of old favourites and new products.
Ants in the Pants from Schaper (1969)
Released in 1969, Ants in the Pants is a simple action game designed for young children.
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.
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.