Madcap Molly, the Do It All Dolly

Madcap Molly, the do it all dolly, by Kenner

by Kenner

 

In 1971, Kenner introduced us to Madcap Molly, the Do-It-All Dolly.

Merriam Webster dictionary defines “madcap” as, marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness. The key word here is “or” because Madcap Molly is neither reckless nor foolish. She’ll graciously accept the label, “capricious”, thank you vey much. “Impulsive”, “unpredictable”,

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Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure

Kenner Six Million Dollar Man Toy Steve Austin

by Kenner

 

Kenner Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure, Steve Austin Released in 1975, the rugged Steve Austin Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure stands a tall 13”. Recommended for ages 5

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Crumpet, the Tea Party Doll

Crumpet by Kenner, close up

by Kenner

 

Have a party with Crumpet!

Released in 1971 by Kenner-General Mills, Crumpet is the perfect hostess for every little girl’s tea party. She turns and bows to greet her guests, pours the tea and serves it, too. Crumpet comes dressed in a gorgeous red velvet dress with matching red

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The Outer Space Men

by Colorforms

Colorforms Outer Space Men graphic novel

One of the coolest sets of action figures to hit toy stores in the 1960s was Colorform’s Outer Space Men. This badass set of extraterrestrial beings was designed by toy inventor

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Carry-All Action Play Set

Marx Carry-All Action Play Set TV Ad

by Marx

It’s the Action Kids. What in the world are they up to now?    Watch the video here!

The leader of the Action Kids gazes ominously at his gang. “Let’s get right down to business.”

“Business? What business?”

The Action Kids lift their rugged steel Carry-All Action Play

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Bonanza Action Figures

American Character, Bonanza Action Figures

From American Character, these action figures are based on Bonanza, an American western television series that aired on NBC from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. Yes, it’s the action men from Bonanza – the Cartwrights! The television commercial says they’re the greatest western toys ever.

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Cocoa Marsh Soda Fountain

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Here it is! It’s a real soda fountain to make your own sodas, sundaes and other recipes. This is the Cocoa Marsh toy Soda Fountain. Distributed by Super Syrups, Inc., this very cool toy originally included a free jar of Cocoa Marsh packed inside the box.

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Mr. Potato Head

Hasbro Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head was originally called ‘Funny Face Man’ by his inventor George Lerner. It was in 1949 that Lerner got the idea of inserting prolonged body and face parts into fruits and vegetables. At first, Lerner’s toy idea didn’t go over too well. After several years of trying to sell ‘Funny Face Man’ to toy companies with no luck…

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Trik Trak Dare Devil Stunt Car Set

Transogram Trik Trak Dare Devil Stunt Set 1a

The original 1960s Transogram Trik Trak playsets required patience, planning, creativity, dexterity, physical movement and participation from the user. The playsets boasted of a ‘variety of layouts for play all over the house’ and…

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