UNSCRAMBLE
(Vintage Toys)
(Vintage Toys)
UNSCRAMBLE
(Vintage Toys)
(Vintage Toys)
TRUE OR FALSE
Name the Toy
Other
100
LSINKEI
SLINKIE
100
Sea monkeys are real, alive, breathing pets.
TRUE!
Yes, Sea-Monkeys are real. They are brine shrimp, a type of crustacean that are often used in scientific research
100
What was the name of America's first working toy oven, introduced by Kenner Products in 1963?
Easy Bake Oven
In 1963, Kenner (now Hasbro) came out with its first Easy-Bake Oven. Created by Ronald Howes, who was inspired by NYC street vendors, the original yellow or turquoise toy resembled a conventional oven and used two 100-watt incandescent light bulbs as a heat source.
Hasbro initiated a massive recall after burns required a 5-year-old girl to get her finger amputated
In February 2007, Hasbro recalled 985,000 Easy-Bake Ovens after receiving 29 reports of children getting their fingers stuck in the door. By July, the number of reports had reached 249, forcing Hasbro to issue a second recall for another 1 million units. One 5-year-old child sustained burns so severe that part of her finger had to be amputated.
100
Which of the following toys is the oldest:
A) Mr. Potato
B) Slinkie
C) Jump Rope
Jump Rope!
There is not much written history of the sport, but it can be traced back as far as the 1600s in China (Rope Skipping History, 2015). It was a pastime that many of the children took part in during the Chinese New Year's Festivals. Jump rope came across the Atlantic with the Dutch in the late 1600s.
200
RM. OTPATO
MR. POTATO
200
Raggedy Anne is based off of a real person.
True!
Yes, Raggedy Ann was based on Johnny Gruelle's daughter, Marcella. Gruelle, a cartoonist and illustrator, created the character after Marcella brought him an old rag doll
If you happen to own a doll with dark brown hair produced by Volland with a mark reading “Patented September 7, 1915,” you've got a treasure that could be worth more than $1,000. This is a very early Raggedy Ann example coveted by many ardent doll collectors.
200
This vintage doll is called a...
A) Cabbage Patch Doll
B) Polly Pocket
C) Bratz Doll
Cabbage Patch Doll
A Cabbage Patch doll is named so because the marketing story behind the toy is that the dolls are "born" in a magical cabbage patch, where "Bunnybees" sprinkle magic dust on cabbages, causing babies to grow inside them, essentially creating a folklore-like origin story for the dolls; this ties into an old folk belief that babies can be found in cabbages.
The cabbage patch myth possibly originates in various beliefs and practices around the world. In Scotland, it was common for children to place cabbage leaves outside their homes if they were asking fairies to bring them a new sibling, says Quinn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiuqkhAQQKU&list=PLuKKJ5FR6_i9H1c8fGCDoTK73B3TxYdJe&index=3
200
Where does Yoyo come from? Choose 2
A) Anicent Greece
B) China
C) Mexico
The yo-yo is believed to have originated in China or ancient Greece, but the modern yo-yo was popularized in the United States in the 1920s
It is believed that the yo-yo most likely originated in China. The first historical mention of the yo-yo, however, was from Greece in the year 500 B.C. These ancient toys were made out of wood, metal, or painted terra cotta disks and called just that, a disc. It was customary, when a child turned of age, to offer toys of their youth to certain gods. Due to the fragile nature of the material, it is presumed that the disks made of terra cotta (clay) were used for this purpose rather than for actual play. A vase painting from this time period shows a Greek youth playing with a yo-yo. Such vases, as well as an actual terra cotta disk can be found in the National Museum of Athens, Greece.
300
EAS ONKMEYS
SEA MONKEYS
300
Jack in the box got it's name from a mime named Jack known for hiding in boxes and jumping out at unsuspecting passerbys.
FALSE.
The name "jack-in-the-box" comes from a combination of the term used to describe conmen and a legend about Sir John Schorne
- In the 1500s, the term "jack-in-the-box" was used to describe conmen who would trick people by exchanging empty boxes for boxes that contained money.
- Sir John Schorne was a 14th-century English prelate who was often depicted holding a boot with a devil inside.
- According to folklore, Schorne trapped the devil in the boot to protect the village of North Marston.
300
These little stuffed animals are called:
A) Cabbage Patch Dolls
B) Stuffed Buddies
C) Beanie Babies
C) Beanie Babies
The Original 9
The original nine Beanie Babies were introduced at the World Toy Fair in New York City in 1993, and included Legs the Frog, Patti the Platypus, Spot the Dog, Squealer the Pig, Brownie (later called Cubbie) the Bear, Chocolate the Moose, Pinchers the Lobster, Splash the Whale and Flash the Dolphin. To remain in the ever-popular, limited-edition collecting realm, Ty Inc. offered only 50 official Beanie Babies to be sold in one calendar year. Splash and Flash were retired in May of 1997, Legs and Spot in October of 1997, Cubbie in 1997 and the others in 1998.
300
What are Mr. Potato head's kids names?
A) Spud and Yam
B) Mash and Fry
400
CKSO ONKMEY
SOCK MONKEY
400
TCHE A SKTCHE
ETCH A SKETCH
400
A kaleidescope is an optical illusion
TRUE!
A fun fact about the kaleidoscope is that its name comes from Greek words meaning "beautiful form to view," with "kalos" meaning "beautiful," "eidos" meaning "form," and "skopein" meaning "to view" - essentially describing the mesmerizing patterns it creates when you look through it.
400
This vegetable toy comes with lots of silly facial hair, glasses, and hats.
Mr. Potato head
The Original toy was created by the American inventor George Lerner, who gained inspiration from his own childhood, when he was making dolls from potatoes with his younger sisters. Apparently, he used to use other fruits and vegetables, including grapes and carrots, to create funny facial features
400
This vintage pull dog toy was which staff members favourite as a little girl?
A) Julia
B) Madison
C) Nikki
Madison!
500
LIPS'N LISDE
SLIP'N SLIDE
500
KADEILSCPOE
KALEIDESCOPE
500
Matryoshka dolls are Russian dolls that fit inside of eachother
TRUE!
Although we think of Matryoshka dolls as purely Russian, they were actually inspired by Japanese dolls. In the late 1800s, a Russian artist named Sergey Malyutin saw wooden Japanese dolls that represented the Seven Lucky Gods. These Japanese dolls could also be nested inside one another, and Malyutin liked this idea.
https://www.workandmoney.com/s/most-valuable-russian-nesting-dolls-8a78435c791047ab
500
What is the name of the popular military action figure that was a 'real American hero' and a hit starting in the 1964 holiday season?
A) Captain America
B) G.I Joe
G. I JOE
Hasbro marketed the first G.I. Joe as a lifelike “action soldier,” consciously eschewing the word doll despite the fact that the original G.I. Joe was 12 inches (30 cm) tall, was poseable, and featured interchangeable outfits and accessories—all traits consistent with Mattel’s popular Barbie doll. G.I. Joe was at first a great commercial success, but sales declined as support for the Vietnam War waned. In 1969 Hasbro responded by reimagining “America’s Movable Fighting Man” as “G.I. Joe Adventure Teams.” During the 1970s, various other attempts were made to keep the franchise in step with popular culture, but sales declined and the toy line was discontinued in 1978.
500
Which staff member loved to play with Matryoshka dolls when she was little?
A) Julia
B) Madison
C) Nikki
A) Julia
600
ACKJ NI HET OXB
JACK IN THE BOX
600
EAYS AKEB OVNE
EASY BAKE OVEN
600
TRUE OR FALSE:
Etch a sketchs use magnets to create the images.
FALSE!
Inspired by the ability of aluminum powder to stick to glass, French electrician André Cassagnes had an idea for a new toy. He produced L'Ecran Magique (The Magic Screen) in 1955, known today as the Etch a Sketch.
600
This toy was tiny and came with a tiny carry along house to go with it. They came in many themes and can be found under the "doll" category in a toy store. The main character had blonde hair. What was her name?
Hint: P...
Polly Pocket!
How Polly Pocket Got Its Start
In 1983, Chris Wiggs was looking to create a new toy for his daughter Kate, who was then young enough to enjoy the imaginative world you can build with dolls. He had a burst of creativity and came up with an idea to make a doll small enough to fit into your pocket. In a truly ingenious move, he used a cosmetic compact to design a tiny house that the even smaller doll could fit inside.
600
Which staff member loved these funny looking dolls:
Nikki!
Monchhichi is a brand of Japanese stuffed monkey toys that were first released in 1974. The toys are designed to suck their thumbs.
The name Monchhichi is a combination of the French word mon, which means "mine", and the English word monkey.