Classic Toys
A loose spring that can walk down stairs.
What is a Slinky?
This cereal featured a tricky rabbit who never got away with the cereal.
What are Trix?
Everyone's favorite "wascally wabbit".
Who is Bugs Bunny?
This plastic flying disc got its name from a pie tin from a baking company.
What is a Frisbee?
All the parts come in a box, you just needed a tube of glue and some patience.
What is a plastic model kit?
A stretchy, rubbery substance that can transfer pictures from the comics or be made into a super-bouncy ball.
What is Silly Putty?
This cereal's ads feature an Irish sprite who kept his "treasure" at the end of a rainbow.
What are Lucky Charms?
He's strong to the finish, 'cuz he eats his spinach.
Who is Popeye the Sailor Man?
This backyard summertime favorite upped the fun factor from running through the sprinkler.
What is a Slip N Slide?
The most fun you could have in your car without driving.
What is a drive-in movie?
A wheel on a string that can be made to do tricks like Walk the Dog and Over the Falls.
What is a yo-yo?
This noisy cereal features three little elves named after the cereal's sounds.
What is Rice Crispies?
This large dog almost talks and helps four teenagers solve spooky mysteries.
Who is Scooby Doo?
You can use this to take a ride down a snowy hillside.
What is a sled? (toboggan, snow saucer)
The cardboard covers were as much reason to collect these as having the music whenever you wanted to hear it.
What are vinyl record albums?
A fashion doll who can be anything from a doctor to an astronaut.
What is Barbie?
A jungle cat thinks this cereal is "grrrrreat!"
They're the modern stone age family.
Who are the Flintstones?
A sixties kid was extra cool if their bike had this kind of seat.
What is a banana seat?
Rent your wheels and take a few tours around the floor to the popular tunes being played by the DJ.
What is a roller skating rink?
A tuber with facial features, body parts, and accessories that can be interchanged in several ways.
What is Mr. Potato Head?
This cereal requires some chomping and might be delivered by a kooky ship's chief officer.
What is Cap'n Crunch?
The classic cat and mouse team.
Who are Tom and Jerry?
You could add to your collection if you were particularly good at "shooting" these little glass spheres.
What are marbles?
Mostly filled with the adventures of superheroes and their foes, these weekly publications added up to some huge collections.
What are comic books?