1971 Newspaper Article on Toymaking
I ran across a 1971 newspaper article, “Toy-Making Involves a Lot of Team Effort”, that’s…
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“Manglord Action Alien” in 1983
This 1983 newspaper ad for Ideal’s Manglors was an unexpected find. The Manglors (see Wikipedia…
“Ride Into Adventure with Evel Knievel” in 1976
I shared a 1973 advertisement for Ideal’s Evel Knievel toys last month (posted here), and…
“Toys for Girls and Boys” in 1976
Every now and then, a newspaper discovery shows me something I’d never seen before. For…
“Ideal Presents the Exciting Adventures of Evel Knievel” in 1973
I’ve posted very little about Evel Knievel toys over the years. Despite being a kid…
1977 Newspaper Ad Featuring Mattel’s Pulsar and Ideal’s Electroman
The success of Star Wars in 1977, combined with the lack of official action figures…
Robo Force Figures on Sale in 1984
I’ve reviewed a couple of the Ideal Robo Force toys here at battlegrip.com (Hun-Dred review…
Ideal’s Hulk Smash-Up Game in 1979
According to the back of the box (posted at BoardGameGeek) the object of the Incredible…