“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
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“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
“Push the button she sheds a tear.” Today, we’re playing with dolls. First, we’re taking Remco’s Sweet April for a walk in October of 1973. Second, it’s time to remember that Mego’s Baby Needs You in 1977. Sweet April Doll … Continue reading
“Who asked ya?” Two commercials from Aurora are on display today. First, we find Don Adams as a gangster and Joey Forman as the Bingo Master in A Skittle Bingo commercial from September 1973. Second, an October 1973 spot for … Continue reading
“Its fun for a girl and a boy!” Two 1977 commercials now for James Industries’ Slinky toys. The first features the traditional Slinky toy but in colored plastic versions rather than the original metal. The second spot focuses on pull-toys … Continue reading
“The closest thing to real racing!” Let’s sprawl out in the living room and play with some toys. First out of the box, a commercial for Aurora’s AFX Data Race model cars set. This one features a nifty computerized track … Continue reading