Mattel Toy Factory in the 1950s

1950s Mattel Jack In The Music Box toy

by Mattel

Mattel Toy Factory in the 1950s

This is a 1950s film that shows the inside work involved in the planning, design and manufacture of Mattel’s Jack-in-the-Music-Box toy. This film depicts how it was in the days when simple things like this were made in

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Happy Apple

Fisher Price Happy Apple

‘A roly-poly chime toy that floats.’ The Fisher Price Happy Apple was first produced in 1972. Many are still in use and circulation today. The Happy Apple is a toy that, when pushed, makes a chiming noise. The Happy Apple may also be played with in the bath…

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Jukebox (Cylinder Record Player)

Kenner Jukebox Cylinder Record Player

Let’s play the Jukebox! Although the idea of a musical player for kids is not unique, Kenner released this decidedly unique musical toy in 1971. This music machine came with over 30 minutes of music — ready to play. Although additional cylinder records were available, there were 14 hits of childrens’ favorites included in…

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