Headache from Kohner (1968)
Released by Kohner in 1968, Headache featured the company’s signature Pop-O-Matic bubble in a game that emphasized direct pursuit rather than a traditional race to the finish.
Vintage Toys & Games
Mr. Rembrandt from Ideal (1970)
Artistry met robotics in Mr. Rembrandt from Ideal. Released in 1970, the battery-operated toy inspired by the Dutch Golden Age painter drew geometric patterns on paper.
Whiplash from Lakeside (1966)
Released in 1966, Whiplash was a double-action Skee-Ball game for two players from Lakeside.
Polly Pocket The Wizard of Oz Playset from Mattel (2001)
Released by Mattel in 2001, the Polly Pocket Wizard of Oz playset reimagined the fantastical story in miniature Polly Pocket form.
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers (1994)
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers was a “gravity-defying challenge of skill and speed.”
Unboxed Origins: How Sequence Evolved from a Dream to a Board Game Classic
Sequence began as an idea born from a dream. Explore its inspired origins and the prototype collection now preserved at The Strong National Museum of Play.
Big Max and His Electronic Conveyor from Remco (1957)
Released by Remco in 1957, Big Max and his Electronic Conveyor used an electromagnetic robot and moving conveyor belt to introduce children to automated material handling.
The Incredible Crash Dummies Crash ‘N Bash Chair from Tyco (1991)
“These guys really take a beating.”
Yipes! from Ideal (1983)
Released by Ideal Toy Company in 1983, Yipes! used the spooky backdrop of a haunted castle and secret laboratory to transform a simple race game into a monster-themed pursuit.