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Product People Cereal Character Squeezables

February 18, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

Using characters from commercials like Charlie the Tuna and Count Chocula just goes to show how influential advertising is on us as kids. Man, I need to hunt me down a Boo Berry.

Mighty Mego Men

February 17, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 1 Comment

Toy Fair 1974 saw the introduction of the Mego Superfoe figures and my obsession with the Riddler was born. For more Mego action figure goodness check out the Mego Museum (whose members have already seen this, it was too good not recycle).

Child Guidance Sesame Street Finger Puppets

February 17, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

ToyFair 1974: There is no limit to the amazing amount of Sesame Street products made in the 1970s, these puppets were some of the more memorable items.

Evel Knievel is #1

February 17, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

Toyfair 1974: Ideal’s Evel Knievel was one of the hottest action figures going as this less than subtle ad from Ideal suggests, if you grew up in suburbia chances are you knew at least one kid with this thing.More Fun: 1975 Evel Knievel Catalog

Mason Reese endorses Matchbox Fighting Furies

February 17, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 5 Comments

Toyfair 1974: Deviled ham pitchman Mason Reese does a little moonlighting to support the new line of pirate action figures. The Matchbox Fighting Furies were one of the nicest made action figure lines of the 1970’s.

Retro Toy Fair :1974

February 17, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 1 Comment

We begin our coverage showcasing some of the news and advertising Toy Fair 1974, which was held from February 17 to the 20th of that year.First up, the latest addition to the Colorforms Team.Check back for updates from 1974 all day long

Coming Attractions: Retro Toyfair

February 10, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized No Comments

We’ll leave the new Toyfair news to other sites (like AFI) and focus on news coverage of Toyfairs past, staring with 1974 next Sunday and ending with 1977 on the 20th.Be there for regular updates on the first appearances of classic toys, toy industry ads and a whole lot more. Our first annual Retro Toy […]