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.
Released in 1978, Kenner’s GyroMaze gave new meaning to the term “rock and roll.”
Nicolas Ricketts of The Strong highlights classic games that include marbles as an integral element of gameplay.
In the afterglow of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Hasbro released Get in Shape, Girl!, a line of fitness-in-a-box sets aimed at young girls ages five and up.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Mattel Electronics’ 1979 catalogue featured the nascent company’s line of handheld electronic games.
In the late 1960s, Dinky released new Speedwheels models to compete with Mattel’s Hot Wheels, which were then gaining a foothold in the UK Marketplace.
Released in 1972 by Parker Brothers, Boggle challenged players to unleash their inner wordsmiths in a race against time to score the most points.
In 1981, Mattel released A Bad Case of Worms, a novelty toy that appealed to children who enjoyed disgusting the people around them.
An inspired idea from two New York City artists became one of the best-selling playthings of all time.
