“Hey, who’s in there?” Bionic friends! I’ve uncovered a real nugget of nostalgic gold today. A commercial for Mattel Electronics Pocket Football. This was one of my favorite games through 1977 and into 1978. That little white handheld went everywhere … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Toys
“The average Tonka family owns seven Tonka toys.” Here’s a find! Tonka toys were a favorite of my much smaller self. They looked great and were built tough. I really adored those toys – especially my ’73 Winnebago. The spot … Continue reading
“The Champagne Of Beers!” Two cool spots for you from September of 1970. First up, trumpet player & bandleader Al Hirt, for Miller High Life beer. After that, Aurora model cars have some headlights installed for the Day and Night … Continue reading
“Where fun is the name of the game.” Welcome to 2017! Now, let’s get rolling, back into the vintage fun. There’s no time to waste! My favorite commercials tend to be the ones for toys and candy. The things I … Continue reading
“You start the action!” Raise your hand if you remember NFL Electric Football by Tudor games. Now raise your hand if you remember the disappointment that set in after your first 10 minutes playing with it. Sigh. I had one … Continue reading
“Don’t give your children anything less than your father gave you.” Today, let’s peek at a Lionel Trains commercial with a Christmas theme. Grandpa’s hobby is pretty impressive. I wonder how grandma feels about all of this. The spot aired … Continue reading