Making a List, Checking it Twice

As St. Nicholas' day approaches, see if you remember some of the toys and games, we wished for under the -All the rage back in the 1960's, a reflection of modern times and a salute to the space age!
Lincoln Logs originally came with instructions on how to build Uncle Tom's Cabin and Lincoln's log cabin.
SLINKY debuted in 1945.This original spring toy is famous with children all over the world. It stretches, snaps back, and makes a "slinkity sound."
First introduced in 1960, Ideal's Mr. Machine was a one-of-a-kind high-tech toy wonder. This walking, ringing toy was so popular it became a part of Ideal Toy's corporate identity.
"I am Robert the Robot, the Mechanical Man. Drive me, steer me wherever you can." In ‘54 caught America by storm. He not only walked but included the "sensational new patented talking device", better known today as a phonographic record.
Sputnik Blast Off.....

each astronaut blasts a colored rocket off to an adjacent uninhabited "galaxy".

Spin the dial. It lands on….Fall down or let your knee touch the ground, and it's over for you!

With Cootie you can just build bugs, or play a game alone or with friends.MENTAL FLOSS....
Prod your left brain with sciency stuff, nudge the right side with cultural topics, and do your best to sniff out The Big Fat Lie.

With Operation, you can become a world class surgeon in no time! Grab a hold of the tweezers and carefully remove the Charlie Horse, Funny Bone, or Adam's Apple. Steady hands-- and heads!-- required.

In ‘62, the Candy Fashion Doll sold for the relatively high price of $12.95
Buffy’s best friend of the ‘60’s the Mrs. Beasley Doll from Family Affair.
BOZO - This fun classic from 1965 features 3D hair, squeaky 3D nose, a bop zone, and a sand-filled base for bounce-back action.
Planet Robot in the 1950's model was the precursor to the ’60’s “Lost in Space” robot. “Sparks” fly inside his face mask when he rambles on. One of the many sought-after pedal cars of the '50 and environmentally ahead of its time, Sky King Pedal PlaneAND our favorite puppet..
Lamb Chop ‘75, OR Zippy the Chimp, ’50’s, -60’s
Modeled after the real Zippy who appeared on Ed Sullivan, The Today Show and with Alan Moore.
Gumby first appeared on the '50's Howdy-Doody Show. Years later SNL would revive a similar character, "Mr. Bill".

These and more are available from catalogs or the net. Bring back memories, or make new ones and share them with your kids and grand-kids. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!