Vintage Toys & Games

Ringa-Majigs from Molenaar Inc. (1960s)

In the 1960s, Willmar, Minnesota-based Molenaar Inc., released Ringa-Majigs, a construction toy for children ages 3 and up.

Viceroy Manufacturing Company

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Rubber and vinyl dolls and toys were the name of the game for Viceroy Manufacturing Company of Toronto, Ontario. This Dolls, Playthings, and Disneyland Character Merchandise catalog from 1956 illustrates the depth and breadth of the company’s licensed and non-licensed product offerings.

Super Skittle Bowl from Aurora (1973)

“Olympic-size skittle bowl, it’s like having a bowling alley in your backyard or playroom.”

Hey Pa! There’s a Goat on the Roof from Parker Brothers (1966)

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Jumping goats were center stage in Parker Brothers’ whimsical Hey Pa! There’s a Goat on the Roof.

Junior Chef Tasty Custard Maker from Coleco (1973)

After they acquired Argo Industries, Coleco continued to market toys from the company’s line of Junior Chef “See-It” toys, including the Tasty Custard Maker.

Ravensburger

The German company’s brand is based on the exceptional quality of its books, toys, and games.

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Care Bears Warm Feelings, Parker Brothers

Care Bears Warm Feelings from Parker Brothers (1984)

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Released by Parker Brothers in 1984, Care Bears Warm Feelings was a spin-and-move board game that had players collaborate to achieve a common goal before they could compete to win the game.

Vintage LEGO Trains

All Aboard!: When the LEGO Group Got Serious About Trains

Graham Hancock, toy collector and editor of Blocks magazine, examines LEGO’s foray into rail-running train sets.