Toys that mimic body functions and fluids have enjoyed popular – albeit sometimes controversial –…
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The original 2-XL talking robot from Mego offered a myriad of educational programming on a…
In the late 1970s, the availability of low-cost microprocessors from Texas Instruments helped usher in…
“Pieing” – the act of throwing a pie at a person – has been a…
In 1966, Topper Toys introduced the Suzy Homemaker line of toy appliances. The line included…
Released in 1969 by Whitman Publishing, Humor Rumor was an over-the-top take on “The Telephone…
Released in the 1960s by Hasbro, the Frosty Sno-Man Sno-Cone Machine allowed children to beat…
How do you measure success? Answering this ambitious question is the object of Careers, a classic…
In 1962, Kenner released a toy musical instrument called the Banjo-Matic. According to ads from the…
In 1978, Playskool introduced a small toy robot with soft-touch input buttons and interchangeable cards. Running…
The Sound-A-Round Talking Puzzle combined puzzle building and storytelling for kids ages 3 to 7. Released…
Released in the late 1950s by Rainbow Crafts, the Magnajector was a kid-friendly opaque projector.…
In 1971, Mattel released Instant Replay Record Player, offering sports fans a new way to re-live…
In the late 1950s, Remco released a hand-held toy radio that needed no batteries. The…
In 1947, General Mills’ KiX cereal brand offered the Atomic “Bomb” Ring as a premium…