Bee Gees Rhythm Machine by Mattel
This 1978 keyboard has a whole octave and a half and 3 rhythms to choose from (Disco, Latin, Pop). Kraftwerk put it to good use… Read More »Bee Gees Rhythm Machine by Mattel
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American Flyer, Estes Model Rockets, Frederick’s of Hollywood
Three great things that go great together.Photo by Gold Coast.
Toy version of Tipu’s Tiger
Wow! This is a cardboard toy version of Tipu’s Tiger, which was a musical automaton from the 18th century made for Tipu Sultan, “the Tiger… Read More »Toy version of Tipu’s Tiger
I guess they’re all Disney now
Photo by Aversa.
Talking Robo Bank from Radio Shack
Apparently it announced the total in the bank. Lots more photos at the Old Robots.Photo by Grasons.
Rock Flowers On Stage Case: Where Lilac, Heather and Rosemary Make Swingin’ Music!
Toy Tales has the scoop:“Now you can get your own rock scene together with the groovy new Rock Flowers from Mattel.” Released in 1971 by… Read More »Rock Flowers On Stage Case: Where Lilac, Heather and Rosemary Make Swingin’ Music!
Lucky Charms Funko Pop
I think I’ve said before that I don’t get the Funk Pop aesthetic. In this case, it’s not even really a head, it’s a breakfast… Read More »Lucky Charms Funko Pop
Funny Tricycle Windup Toy
Doesn’t seem that funny really. Appears to be a plastic Chinese knockoff from a tin toy. Photo by Johnevieve.
Gorgeous Creatures : Ms. Heavenly Hippo
In 1979, Mattel put out a line of 4 animal-headed dolls, the Gorgeous Creatures. In addition to the hippo, there were a horse, a cow… Read More »Gorgeous Creatures : Ms. Heavenly Hippo
Marbles
I promise a curious marble segue tomorrow.Photo by Sandy.