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If you were born in the late 80s or early 90s, or you know someone who was, or if you had ...
DEC
2016
If you were born in the late 80s or early 90s, or you know someone who was, or if you had ...
Introduced by Mattel in 1971, Baby Play-A-Lot plays. A LOT! Here’s another fully functional, playing doll from Mattel that actually ...
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.
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From American Character, these action figures are based on Bonanza, an American western television series that aired on NBC from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. The show ran for 14 seasons and 431 episodes. Bonanza is second only to Gunsmoke, as the longest running western television series. Still in syndication, it stars Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon and David Canary. ...
Here it is! It’s a real soda fountain to make your own sodas, sundaes and other recipes. This is the Cocoa Marsh toy Soda Fountain. Distributed by Super Syrups, Inc., this very cool toy originally included a free jar of Cocoa Marsh packed inside the box.
Continue Reading →On April 30, 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy ever advertised on television. In just the first year, over one million kits were sold. Since its invention, Mr. Potato Head has been on television, in movies, and has had his own comic strip. Mr. Potato Head has also acted as spokesperson for a number of causes.
Mr. Potato Head was originally called “Funny Face Man” by his inventor George Lerner. It was in 1949 that ...
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