Released in 1976 under Hasbro’s Romper Room brand, the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse playset invited children into the world of the Mickey Mouse Club television series by mirroring the variety show’s characters and environment.
Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. evolved from distribution to manufacturing and battled a video game giant along the way.
Released in 1966 from Mattel, Flea Circus was a three-dimensional skill game where players score points by making magnetic fleas perform a series of circus tricks.
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Released by Milton Bradley in 1963, the Patty Duke Game challenged players to match cards illustrating the activities of identical cousins, Patty and Cathy.
In 1968, 25 years before Jurassic Park hit cinemas, Mattel introduced Strange Change Machine, a clever toy that allowed children to “magically” create their own prehistoric creatures.
Aurora Plastics Corporation seized the burgeoning hobby market in 1950 and captivated model makers for decades to follow.
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“What do you do when it’s all up to you?”
Released in 1972 by Milton Bradley, the Happiness Game was a throwback to the days of flower power and hippie love culture.
In 1964, with an Easy-Bake hit on their hands, Kenner released their first major accessory for the oven, the Easy-Pop Corn Popper.
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Fright Factory was another addition to Mattel’s Thingmaker line that allowed children to create horror movie-esque props at home.
