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- Colorforms, "Batman Cartoon Kit," 1966-1968 - When comic book superhero Batman came to life in a live action television series that aired from 1966-1968, the crime fighter took America by storm. Fans of the program eagerly spent $150 million for Batman-related toys, clothing, and food products in 1966. These Colorforms, pieces of vinyl on laminated paperboard, could be used and reused to recreate scenes from the show.
- 1966-1968
- Collections - Artifact
Colorforms, "Batman Cartoon Kit," 1966-1968
When comic book superhero Batman came to life in a live action television series that aired from 1966-1968, the crime fighter took America by storm. Fans of the program eagerly spent $150 million for Batman-related toys, clothing, and food products in 1966. These Colorforms, pieces of vinyl on laminated paperboard, could be used and reused to recreate scenes from the show.
- Toy Car and Camping Trailer, 1954-1955 - Toymakers began producing toy automobiles and automobile-related vehicles around 1900. This mid-1950s toy car and trailer let children image they were driving off to some vacation getaway.
- 1954-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Car and Camping Trailer, 1954-1955
Toymakers began producing toy automobiles and automobile-related vehicles around 1900. This mid-1950s toy car and trailer let children image they were driving off to some vacation getaway.
- Toy 1910 Cadillac Car, 1950-1960 -
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Toy 1910 Cadillac Car, 1950-1960
- Sears Roadmates Auto Test Center Play Set, circa 1970 - By the early 1960s, Sears, J.C. Penney's, Montgomery Ward, and other large department stores offered basic auto maintenance and repair services to their suburban customers in buildings adjacent to their stores. Customers could shop while having their car repaired. For children playing with this toy version, a real-life trip to Sears to have the family car fixed may have been a familiar experience.
- circa 1970
- Collections - Artifact
Sears Roadmates Auto Test Center Play Set, circa 1970
By the early 1960s, Sears, J.C. Penney's, Montgomery Ward, and other large department stores offered basic auto maintenance and repair services to their suburban customers in buildings adjacent to their stores. Customers could shop while having their car repaired. For children playing with this toy version, a real-life trip to Sears to have the family car fixed may have been a familiar experience.
- Hot Wheels Dragster, 1975-1980 - Mattel introduced its Hot Wheels line of diecast cars in 1968. Race cars were a source of design inspiration for these toys from the start. This Hot Wheels car was based on a drag racer from NHRA's Top Fuel competition class. "Top Fuel" refers to the special nitromethane fuel used by these dragsters.
- 1975-1980
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Hot Wheels Dragster, 1975-1980
Mattel introduced its Hot Wheels line of diecast cars in 1968. Race cars were a source of design inspiration for these toys from the start. This Hot Wheels car was based on a drag racer from NHRA's Top Fuel competition class. "Top Fuel" refers to the special nitromethane fuel used by these dragsters.
- Hallmark "Hot Wheels: Sooper Loop" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2006
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Hallmark "Hot Wheels: Sooper Loop" Christmas Ornament, 2006
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Toy Limousine, 1910-1930 - Toy companies began making small, inexpensive, yet colorful, tin toys in the late 19th century. Over the years, toymakers stamped tin into shapes of animals, soldiers, boats, trains and even automobiles -- like this coach-like limousine. Children could purchase these low-priced toys from shopkeepers or street vendors. These mass-produced toys -- though not meant to last -- provided fun for just a few pennies.
- 1910-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Limousine, 1910-1930
Toy companies began making small, inexpensive, yet colorful, tin toys in the late 19th century. Over the years, toymakers stamped tin into shapes of animals, soldiers, boats, trains and even automobiles -- like this coach-like limousine. Children could purchase these low-priced toys from shopkeepers or street vendors. These mass-produced toys -- though not meant to last -- provided fun for just a few pennies.
- Toy "Tootsietoy" Sedan, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Toy "Tootsietoy" Sedan, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Toy "Tootsietoy" Roadster, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Toy "Tootsietoy" Roadster, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Toy "Tootsietoy" Sedan, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Toy "Tootsietoy" Sedan, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946