Can You Identify These Toys and Games From the '50s?
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Today we are going to help you relive your childhood by giving you the ultimate quiz on ‘50s and ‘60s toys! We’ll show you a picture of each popular vintage toy and you’ll be tasked with naming them all! Ready? Let’s go!
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Were you a child of the Baby Boomer Era? Did you grow up during the Seismic Sixties? If you did you were probably pretty lucky. It was an era of amazing, All-American toys and kids who really appreciated them. Today we are going to help you relive your childhood by giving you the ultimate quiz on ‘50s and ‘60s toys! We’ll show you a picture of each popular vintage toy and you’ll be tasked with naming them all! Ready? Let’s go!
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Question 1
This toy is so popular that it became the generic name for every other toy like it!
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AHula Hoop
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BHoolie Hoop
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CDancing Ring
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DHip Hoop
Hula Hoop
Hula hoops were re-popularized in the 1950s, but have existed in various forms for thousands of years.
Question 2
This doll brought balance to the boy/girl dynamic of the doll world.
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AMan from U.N.C.L.E. Doll
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BKen Doll
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CG.I. Joe
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DHe-Man
Ken Doll
Barbie's male counterpart, Ken, has held at least 40 different jobs since his introduction in 1959.
Question 3
If you had this doll you could make him get into all sorts of trouble!
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AYoung Roy Rogers
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BDennis the Menace Doll
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CRichie Rich Doll
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DCircus Boy Doll
Dennis the Menace Doll
Dennis the Menace began life as a comic strip character in 1951, later expanding to a series of toys, TV shows and movies.
Question 4
Whether you were watching the cartoon or playing with the toys, any cool kid had a couple of these figures around the house.
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AG.I. Joe
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BReal Soldiers
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CArmy Guys
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DMacho Men
G.I. Joe
The Hasbro-produced classic G.I. Joe have been produced since 1963 and was one of the first toys to use the word "action figure" instead of "doll".
Question 5
Don Rickles voiced this toy in the legendary Toy Story films.
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AMr. Spuds
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BSpud-Head
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CSuper Potato
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DMr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
The legendary insult comic that voiced the toy was nearly as old as Mr. Potato Head himself, which was invented in the late 1940s.
Question 6
If you liked finger painting then this little artistic toy was probably on your Christmas List!
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AEtch-A-Sketch
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BPocket Sketch
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CMagnet Sketch
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DPocket Artist
Etch-A-Sketch
Invented in 1960 by Frenchman Andre Cassagnes, the Etch-A-Sketch was manufactured by the Ohio Art Company for over 50 years.
Question 7
These toys are produced in Mound, Minnesota and are made completely out of metal!
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ATonka Trucks
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BMatell Trucks
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CTonka Automobiles
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DMatchbox Trucks
Tonka Trucks
One of the few toys on this list still being produced by its original manufacturer, Tonka today is a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.
Question 8
This ultra-popular toy was initially created as a tension spring for battleship engines!
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AOriginal Slinky
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BMagic Metal Coil
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CSlink-n-Slide
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DSpringy
Original Slinky
Originally created during World War II by Richard James, the Slinky has sold over 300 million units.
Question 9
This squishy little toy was made out of silicone polymers. It can bounce, rip apart, flow, and conform!
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AGoop
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BSilly Putty
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CGak
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DCrazy Putty
Silly Putty
Crayola owns the trademark for Silly Putty, which was first discovered in the early 1940s.
Question 10
These little creatures were created in 1959 by a woodcutter named Thomas Dam. They still haunt our dreams today.
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ALittle People
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BTroll Dolls
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CSmurfs
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DVillage People
Troll Dolls
Troll dolls are now in their seventh decade, spawning fads for generation after generation through shows, books, and movies.
Question 11
A steady hand and a focused mind could lead you to victory. Be careful, don’t touch the sides!
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AOperation
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BConcentration
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CBeat the Buzzer
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DDr. Doctor MD
Operation
Operation, a game of dexterity and physical skill, was invented by a university student in the 1960s and sold to Milton Bradley for just $500 and a job offer.
Question 12
This game could single-handedly bring a family together or leave them bickering by the end of the night.
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APursuit of Life
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BParker Brothers
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CMonopoly
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DErie in a Box
Monopoly
Invented during the depths of the Great Depression in 1935, Monopoly has been produced in 103 countries and in more than three dozen languages.
Question 13
Produced by Kenner in 1963, this little toy used a light bulb to cook edible food! Sure, it mighta been your sisters but you still snuck in and played with it.
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AQuick-Cook Stove
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BEasy Cooker
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CQuick-Bake Oven
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DEasy-Bake Oven
Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven was produced by Kenner Products in Cincinnati, OH beginning in 1963, eventually being purchased by Hasbro.
Question 14
John Lloyd Wright invented these toys due to his father’s profession – an architect. Originally these toys were made of actual redwood.
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AFrontier Logs
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BBuild-A-Block
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CLincoln Logs
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DMaxim Tumble Tree Timbers
Lincoln Logs
John Lloyd Wright was the second son of the famous Frank Lloyd Wright, and he invented Lincoln Logs over 100 years ago in the 1910s.
Question 15
What could be more fun than watching two robots beat each other up? Nothing!
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ARock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
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BRobot Rumblers
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CBattle Bots
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DTransformers
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
First produced in 1964 by the Marx toy company, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots is still produced today by toy giant Mattel.
Question 16
The concept of this fast paced game dates back to 1888 but it was made popular in the 1950s!
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AQuarters
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BPog
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CFlippy Puck
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DTiddlywinks
Tiddlywinks
Tiddlywinks was a children's game for over half a century before the British spearheaded a more adult, competitive version of the game in the mid 1950s.
Question 17
This toy features thin cardboard ‘reels’ that allowed you to get an up close look at all sorts of crazy things!
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AMagic Viewer
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B3D Reader
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CView-Master
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DView-Finder
View-Master
The View-Master was invented back in the 1930s, with the toy version entering production in 1962.
Question 18
Created in 1967, you could make any number of neat pictures with this glow in the dark toy.
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ALight Bright
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BLight Up Board
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CLite Brite
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DGlo-Brite
Lite Brite
The Hasbro-produced Lite-Brites have eight different colors and are still for sale as of 2017.
Question 19
Shake the ball and have an answer to any question you dare to ask. What's the name of the company that made these?
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AMattel
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BHasbro
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CLeapFrog
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DTinytoys
Mattel
Invented by Albert Carter and Abe Bookman, the Magic 8-Ball has been manufactured by Mattel since 1950.
Question 20
Who knew tiny metal filings could be so fun?
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AWild Billy
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BWooly Bill
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CMagnetic Beardo
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DWooly Willy
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy was first produced by a Pennsylvania company in 1955, and is still in production today.
Question 21
In the war for toy car superiority, these guys ultimately won out.
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AHot Wheels
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BMatchbox Cars
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CTonka Trucks
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DFire Wheels
Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels and Mattel 'won' the toy car war with their 1997 purchase of Tyco, who owned Matchbox Cars.
Question 22
This game was made in 1964 and then renamed to ‘Mouse Trap’ in 1970. What was its original name?
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ACrazy Clock
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BParcheesi
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CKill the Clock!
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DTriplica
Crazy Clock
The current Crazy Clock Game is not the same as Mouse Trap due to rule changes, but the games were originally quite similar.
Question 23
Overshadowed by her famous competition, kids everywhere still fell in love with this cute little doll. You probably used it for pitching practice, much to your sibling's chagrin.
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ABetsy McCall Doll
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BLittle Miss Betsy
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CBarbie Doll
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DLifelike Barbie
Betsy McCall Doll
The result of a McCall magazine storyline, the Betsy McCall doll became a feature of magazine storylines for over 40 years.
Question 24
If you wanted to capture the moment in 1952, you would need this handy little camera.
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AHappi-Time Camera
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BMagic Pocket Camera
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CMr. Camera
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DJoy-Camera
Happi-Time Camera
Happi-Time cameras retailed for less than $2 and took 12 pictures on 127 film.
Question 25
Life sized, this branded guitar gave you the chance to rock out like your favorite character.
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ALone Ranger Guitar
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BZorro Guitar
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CTonto Guitar
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DRoy Rogers guitar
Lone Ranger Guitar
The Lone Ranger debuted as a character on the radio in 1933 and on TV in 1949.
Question 26
The harder you threw this toy, the higher it bounced. What was it called?
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AThe Original Bouncy Ball
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BSuper Bouncer
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CWham-O Super Ball
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DBouncer 5000
Wham-O Super Ball
Constructed of high-strength synthetic rubber, the Wham-O Super Ball was invented in 1964 by Norman Stingley.
Question 27
If you wanted to fix your swing, all you needed was this capable training toy.
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AElectric Pitching Machine
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BPitch-Bot
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CBatters R Us
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DBabe Ruth's Batting Box
Electric Pitching Machine
For only $7.97 you could own an Electric Pitching Machine that would make shagging flyballs a thing of the past.
Question 28
If you want to head to the moon then you are going to need a vehicle. What famous toy set captivated children of all ages back in the 1950s?
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AOriginal Space Ship Set
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BRed Rocket Express Set
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CDisney Rocket Ship Set
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DDisney Space Ship Set
Disney Space Ship Set
The iconic Disney Space Ship Set featured three separate models and could be had for just $2.79.
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