by Wham-O
Wham-O Water Wiennie
Creative Toys
by Ideal
Zerak, the original Commander
Zerak, the blue robot, was originally the “commander” of the three robots.
The ads boasted, “Moving across the landscape, overrunning all obstacles as inexorably as the Future itself, these amazing, efficient and powerful automatons have but one purpose – to serve their masters at work and play!”
by Mattel
Major Matt Mason was an action figure created by Mattel, an astronaut who lived and worked on the moon. When introduced in 1966, the figures were initially based on design information found in Life Magazine, Air Force Magazine, Jane’s, and other aviation- and space-interest periodicals. Later, the line would attempt to transition into the realm of science fiction.
by Ohio Art
What can you say about the Etch A Sketch® that hasn’t already been said? There are Etch A Sketch® websites, Etch A Sketch® drawing contests and Etch A Sketch® clubs. There’s Etch A Sketch® pop art, Etch A Sketch® reminiscing, Etch A Sketch® history and Etch A Sketch® reviews. There’s Etch A Sketch® classic and Etch A Sketch® modern and even an Etch A Sketch® comic strip. There are giant Etch A Sketches and mini Etch A Sketches and Etch A Sketches on YouTube.
by Kolner Prameta
One of the nicest collectible car toys from the 1940s-1950s is a diecast wind up car by Prameta Kolner. The car was made in occupied West Germany Brit Zone, after World War Two. These wonderful toys came in a shiny chrome finish or black, as well as yellow, red, blue, cream and green, with differing shades and tones of these colors. Some of the uniquely awesome features of these cars is their front turning wheels and front turn signals that “light up”.
by Davis Publishing Company – copyright 1948
For boys and girls. Fun for parties, prizes, holidays and all year ’round! Series 201. Trade Mark Sid Davis. Copyright 1948, Davis Publishing Company, Incorporated – Los Angeles, California.
by Kenner
In 1975, Kenner introduced the somehow cool and very creepy Hugo, Man of a Thousand Faces. Born with a base face only a mother – or a 5-11 year old child – could love, Hugo was popular in the mid ’70s. To say he grows on you would be stretching it. Some think a relationship with this bald-headed, barefaced, bland, bad boy is a love him or hate him proposition. BLiPPEE is glad that Hugo comes with something to cover his face.
by Blue Chip Stamps
Front cover of a 1973 Blue Chip Stamps catalog.
There was a catalog lying on coffee tables throughout America back in the 1970s. Children around the country would pick up the catalog and browse through the toy section. Imaginations ran wild with thoughts of, “If I had a million dollars…” “For Christmas…” “I’m getting this for my birthday…” “I want…” and “Can I have…” The Blue Chip Stamp catalog was used to redeem the popular trading stamps for TOYS (if you were a kid) and lots of other stuff if you were an adult.
by Kenner
In 1971, Kenner introduced us to Madcap Molly, the Do-It-All Dolly.
Merriam Webster dictionary defines “madcap” as, marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness. The key word here is “or” because Madcap Molly is neither reckless nor foolish. She’ll graciously accept the label, “capricious”, thank you vey much. “Impulsive”, “unpredictable”, “changeable” or “volatile” – this girl knows who she is and where she’s going. Molly is a girl on a mission.
by Marx
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