70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

“Turn her rocker into a stroller.” Today’s quartet of ancient commercial fun features Kenner’s Baby Alive doll, an ABC promo for the premiere of the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and two spots for Eveready batteries starring tough guy, Robert Conrad. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mego Micronauts Toys & Kenner Girder & Panel Playset (1977)

“All have interchangable parts!” Let’s spill out the toys on the living room floor and get to playing. We’ll start with Mego’s Micronauts. After that, it’s Kenner’s Girder & Panel Bridge & Skyscraper Action Building Set. Whew, what a mouthful. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sit ‘N’ Spin & Holly Hobbie Toys (1977)

“Some kids go…when they Sit ‘n’ Spin!” Another pair of awesome toy commercials from 1977 today. First, Kenner invites you to Sit ‘n’ Spin. Dizziness is so much fun isn’t it kids? Second, we’re having Colorforms fun with the Holly … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Snoopy makes it fun to brush your teeth!” This one goes well with the TV commercial I posted in June – “70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush.” Daily 70s Ad #230: Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush originally appeared in the December, … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush & Fisher-Price Kitchen Set (1974 & ’79)

“Good grief, it’s fun to brush your teeth!” Welcome back, 70s surfers. Our theme for Sunday is kid’s products and I’ve got two fun commercials lined up. First, one from Kenner featuring the Snoopy battery-operated toothbrush. The spot aired in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ doll (1978)

“I can really hear your heartbeat!” Daily 70s Spot time. Today we have a commercial for Kenner’s Baby Heartbeat doll. Yes, it’s slightly creepy. It’s not just you. Spot aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #155: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ Doll … Continue reading