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Superstition from Milton Bradley (1977)

In Superstition, players raced through a haunted graveyard to reach the Wizard’s Tomb and escape before anyone else.

Hop ‘n Stomp from Kenner (1971)

The Hop ‘n Stomp offered kids an “indoor game with outdoor action.” After all, we could all use a little “hopping, stomping, romping fun” from time to time!

Li'l Winking Herby Hippy, Remco, Vintage Doll

Li’l Winking Herby Hippy from Remco (1968)

In 1968, Remco released Li’l Winking Herby Hippy, a male doll that evoked the hippy culture of the 1960s.

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Aurora 1967: The World’s Largest Collection of Scale Model Hobby Kits Catalogue

For almost three decades, Aurora Plastics Corporation was a prolific manufacturer of scale model kits. This 44-page catalog from 1967 highlights the various lines that captivated model makers during the company’s heyday.

Thingmaker Creepy Crawlers from Mattel (1964)

“Make charming lizard pins or spider rings.”

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Shrieks & Creaks from Golden (1988)

In the Shrieks & Creaks board game, players attempted to escape a haunted mansion by navigating 12 haunted rooms and avoiding misfortune.

Super Jocks from Schaper (1976)

In the mid-1970s, Schaper released a series of sports action games called Super Jocks.

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.

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.

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.