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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.

Mystery Maze from Marx (1976)

Released in 1976 from Marx, Mystery Maze was advertised as “the inscrutable game of skill and luck.”

Barbie Sunsailer from Mattel, Vintage Barbie

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.

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Monogram Catalogue (1981)

This 1981 catalogue presents Monogram’s entire line of model kits, including a mix of old favourites and new products.

Little Miss No-Name from Hasbro (1965)

“Have you ever wanted someone to take care of?”

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, Kohner

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 Toy Ads, Vintage Toy Print Ads, Vintage Christmas Ads

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.

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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.