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KISS Love Gun Jigsaw Puzzle

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: January 2, 2012
When I was in 3rd and 4th grade (back in the mid-70s), I remember all the boys were gaga over KISS. They ate out of KISS lunch boxes, swapped KISS trading cards and gazed longingly at the record covers. The girls in class didn’t understand the boy’s fascination with the band, but that was okay. [...]
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Weebles Wobble TV Commercial

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: September 8, 2011
Weebles entered the Hasbro Playskool family in July 1971. According to the official Weebles price guide, 116 Weebles were born between 1971 and 1983. And more continue to enter the world every day. Enjoy this week’s My Vintage Video as we salute the toy that won’t fall down!
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The Lionel Toy Train & the Midnight Flyer Set from 1979

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: August 15, 2011
Lionel trains were invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen in 1900, but they weren’t designed as toys. Instead, they were meant to be used as props in window displays! Shoppers loved what they saw in the windows and kept asking shop owners if they could buy they display trains. It didn’t take long for Lionel to [...]
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1970s Sea Monkey Commercial

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: July 21, 2011
I don’t recall seeing this ad on TV back in the 1970s. Do you? And did you ever own a Sea Monkey? I wanted to, but I never did. If you have memories of Sea Monkeys, then let us know! And enjoy this week’s My Vintage Video.
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Rubik’s Cube 1981 Commercial

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: June 3, 2011
Are you a Master of the Rubik’s Cube? If you are please let us know! I’ve never been able to crack the code, but my mom claims she has. However, I’ve never seen one in her hands. Anyway, her curious comment made me seek out this week’s My Vintage Video. It’s a commercial from 1981.
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Aunt Jemima Oil Cloth Doll

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: January 5, 2011
This oil cloth doll features one of the most beloved advertising figures — Aunt Jemima! She and three other family members were offered as product premiums in the 1930s and 1940s (maybe even earlier). Collectors would send in box tops from Aunt Jemima pancake mix along with a small amount of money. This doll is [...]
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1982 E.T. Atari Christmas Commercial

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: December 17, 2010
If you can’t get home for the holiday’s, you can always phone home! Enjoy this week’s My Vintage Video.
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Bizzy Andy Jr. Tin Toy

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: December 1, 2010
Recently, I was looking through my great aunt’s trunk and came across this tin toy. It’s a “No. 58 Bizzy Andy Jr.” The patent date is Jan. 22, 1918. At the time I’m sure many kids found the Bizzy Andy a fun and entertaining toy; These days I’m not so sure.
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Easy Bake Oven commercial 1972

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: November 26, 2010
Enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers by reheating them in an Easy Bake Oven! It’s this week’s My Vintage Video!
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Alice in Wonderland Chess Set

By MyVintageGeneration | Published: November 1, 2010
Here’s a great chess set featuring characters from Alice in Wonderland. The pieces are made of pewter. The board is handmade. This set once belonged to a good friend of mine. It now sits on an end table in the office. To learn more about collectible chess sets click here. Listen to a recent BBC [...]
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