Vintage Toys & Games

“Look, a secret compartment.”

Released by Gilbert in 1972, Potterycraft was a plastic tabletop pottery wheel that encouraged experimentation, discovery, and creativity among children interested in ceramic arts.

Released in the early 1960s by Wham-O, the Slip ‘n Slide transformed an ordinary backyard into a summertime playground.

Released in 1964, Kar-Zoom from Whitman was a dexterity game that challenged players to score points by “racing” their cars through a series of underpasses.

Navy Blinker Code Lites were originally introduced by Hasbro in 1961 as part of a naval-themed toy line.

“The Romper Room Talk About has pictures that talk, and talk, and talk, and talk.”

Published by Ravensburger in 1987, The Squirrel Game cast players as squirrels racing to gather enough pinecones to survive the winter.

Released by Ideal in 1976, Tin Can Alley was an electronic target game for ages 9 and up that challenged players to knock over miniature soft-drink cans with a beam of light rather than bullets.

To launch Twist ‘N Turn Barbie in 1967, Mattel offered the new doll for $1.50 with the trade-in of any old Barbie.