Here are pix of some of the vintage dimestore toys I’ve collected over the past several years.
I remember vividly being allowed to buy one such toy if I was a “good boy” during a trip to the doctor or dentist or some relatives.
Usually, I’d get a car or a truck, but sometimes, I’d get a magic trick or a puzzle or a toy musical instrument. This would be early 1960s.
And even back then, I would obsess on the cool graphics on the headers!
What do you think?
Rob C
USA
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Another great collection of rare survivors. It is the vintage artwork which makes old toys so magical. For me, it is kit box art - as you may have noticed from the number of my articles on the subject. Great fun.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, the toy is one thing, but those little pictures on top - wow! I’ve mentioned it before, but I often liked the package better than the toy! SFZ
DeleteSentiments completely shared Rob. Some real gems there like the X-ray Gogs and those clueless little piggies.
ReplyDeleteFunny how these little trinkets were everywhere in my childhood but now quite rare to come by bagged, at least in here.
Exactly! Ubiquitous at the time - some stores couldn’t give this stuff away - and now, priceless heirlooms of a world gone by. SFZ
DeleteI think you can still get X ray Gogs in joke shops. A great collection Rob! The goody teef were used by monsters in horror mags. Those toy peanuts are just beyond belief! So dangerous! Still, different times!
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I didn’t manage to save was the ever-popular “Joy Buzzer,” wherein you “shocked” a pal when you shook his hand! SFZ
DeleteThe X-Ray Specs are a classic
ReplyDeleteI remember the ads from old comics. An ace nostalgic collection.
Actually, the X-Ray Specs shown are a 1990s reissue, but I think they caught the classic illustration vibe of the original. SFZ
DeleteThe X-Ray Specs are a classic
ReplyDeleteI remember the ads from old comics. An ace nostalgic collection.