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Totally Hilarious Incredibly Neat Games of Skill (T.H.I.N.G.S.) from Milton Bradley (1986)

In 1986 and 1987, Milton Bradley introduced a line of one-player action and puzzle games called T.H.I.N.G.S., short for Totally Hilarious Incredibly Neat Games of Skill.

Steve Scout High Adventure Scout Base from Kenner (1975)

Kenner’s Steve Scout High Adventure Scout Base was a 28-inch tall log-constructed lookout tower, proportioned to the size of the company’s Steve Scout action figure line.

Peg Craft from Milton Bradley (1970)

Released in 1970, Milton Bradley’s Peg Craft was a colourful construction kit that let kids build creations using a single peg shape.

Pizza Party from Milton Bradley (1987)

“…you better be sharp, you better be quick.”

Sealab 2020, Milton Bradley

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Sealab 2020 from Milton Bradley (1973)

Released in 1973 by Milton Bradley, the SeaLab 2020 board game immerses players in underwater missions to explore the depths and retrieve research samples.

Lost in Space Helmet from Remco (1966)

Kids of the 1960s could “try on” space exploration with the Lost in Space Helmet from Remco.

Deluxe Susy Goose Housekeeping Set from Kiddie Brush & Toy Co. (1965)

In the mid 1930s, the Kiddie Brush & Toy Co. of Jonesville, Michigan, released a line of housekeeping toys under the brand name Susy Goose that remained on store shelves through the late 1960s.

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Lollypop Game from Colorforms (1981)

Published in 1981 by Colorforms, Lollypop Game was a journey along Gum Drop Avenue to Candy Castle, with plenty of sweet surprises and colourful obstacles along the way.

KliKiT Build n’ Play Sets from Ideal (1969)

In the 1960s, Ideal released KliKiT, a line of Build n’ Play sets designed to encourage creativity and help young builders develop construction skills through a unique interlocking system called “Press-Fit Assembly”

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65 The Year to Go Gilbert! Catalogue

Two years before The A.C. Gilbert Company closed its doors in 1967, it released 65 The Year to Go Gilbert, a catalogue showcasing its active toy lines.