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Candyland 1960s

Look back at Candy Land, the vintage board game that made millions of kids dream of an ice cream & lollipop world

Say, say, oh playmate Look back at the history of this old song and clapping game

Say, Say, Oh Playmate: We traced the story of this old song and hand clapping game, and have the lyrics

Vintage magic slate toys Donald Duck, Huckleberry Hound and Tom and Jerry

See the vintage Magic Slate paper saver toys that almost every kid used to have – with characters like Donald Duck, The Incredible Hulk, Tom & Jerry and more

Brach's candy for Halloween 1984

Have a safe, kid-friendly Meet ‘n Treat Halloween party! An alternative to trick-or-treating for Halloween from the 1970s

Toys and games for kids in the 1981 Sears Catalog Wishbook

What were the most popular toys in the early ’80s? See toys, games & fun for kids in the 1981 Sears Catalog Wishbook

The ultimate over-the-top Strawberry Shortcake room makeover An explosion of pink and cute from 1982

See the ultimate over-the-top Strawberry Shortcake bedroom makeover: An explosion of pink and cute from 1982

Vintage Toys R Us catalog: ’80s Out of this World Toy Book (1986)

Hula Hoop revival 1972 woman with toy

The ’50s Hula Hoop fad gets millions twirling and whirling (1958)

Hello Halloween! Party food & fun for teens (1963)

Pinball wizards: Vintage pinball machines of the 1940s

What is Pickleball? (1976) - Paddles and ball

What is Pickleball? (1976)

The Sunshine Family Home (dollhouse) - Vintage toyts

The Sunshine Family dolls & vintage playsets (1974-1978)

In the ’70s, it wasn’t a party until someone started spraying Silly String

Toys R Us catalog: ‘You’ll never outgrow us’ (1987)

Bannercatch & Agent USA computer games from Scholastic (1984)

Make costumes & have Halloween fun with crayons (1957 & 1958)

Computer sports challenge players (1978)

The picture jigsaw puzzle fad (1908)

Rolling hoops

Rolling hoops: The coolest toys around in the Victorian era

The Rubik’s Cube delights – and frustrates – America (1981)

The hottest Parker board games from the '60s Sorry, Risk, Clue, Monopoly other classics

The hottest Parker vintage board games from the ’60s: Sorry, Risk, Clue, Monopoly & other classics

Hula hooping in the 50s (1)

How to Hula Hoop: The basics

Old-fashioned games: Small ideas, big successes (1910)

Inside the Dragon’s Den: Dungeons & Dragons game play (1982)

Latest Mattel toys & games for Christmas (1966)

Clever crafts for kids with crayons & paper (1959)

Star Wars video game cartridges from Parker Brothers (1982 & 1983)

Vintage Christmas postcards - children (2)

How to choose Christmas gifts for kids (1930)

Sorry, Qubic, Risk and Spill & Spell games (1969)

Cuber’s Thumb: A uniquely 80s injury (1981)

Santa’s Preview: Toys & dolls at the hardware store (1972)

The daily fun hour: Follow-ball race (1922)

Briarwood home pinball machines: You’ll flip for it! (1977)

Etch-a-Sketch & Ohio Art toys give happiness (1972-1973)

FAO Schwarz catalog of toys & togs (1967)

Fortress America, Axis & Allies, Conquest of the Empire (1986)

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