Toys From the 50s and 60s: Do You Remember?

very interesting,i remember some of them thru revival,thanks Darlene

Darlene, most of my childhood was without tv because my dad thought tvs were sinful and promoted laziness. I remember some of the toys you mentioned though. How many kids play with slinkys now adays? Well put together article. Thanks, Darlene.

Oh I miss my mr Potato head...forget Barbie I loved Tressie, the doll with the growing hair (you pushed a button on her tummy)
Great memories in your article, thanks Darlene

Yes, Darlene, I remember most of the toys you show on your pictures. TV on my town had not come yet in the early sixties. I was eleven at that time. My parents bought our first family TV in 1968, when we moved to another city. Thank you, it was really a treat for memories.

I remeber most of these, Darlene. I never liked dolls very much but hoola hoops and telephones were two of my favourites.

A great collection of toys from the past..I only remember the telephone..

Thank you all for your comments.

nobert, they do bring some of the old toys back occasionally. About 12 years ago they brought back many of the board games and I still see the slinky in stores. It isn't made from the same material but younger kids still have fun with them.

Judy, I knew many people who thought the same as your dad. In some cases I agree. There are some kids who would split their time between the TV and electronic games or the computer.

Glynis, I remember Tressie. My sister had one and she too loved hers too.

Hugo, our first TV was bought when I was three years old (in the early 50s) The concept was so new to my parents that after it was delivered, mom couldn't wait to turn it on. The picture rolled but mom didn't know anything about TVs, she thought that was the way it was supposed to be so she watched it like that. When dad came home from work mom had a terrible headache from watching the rolling picture screen. Dad fixed it with a turn of a dial.

Hi Louie, I never liked dolls much either. I had them but I didn't play with them. I loved the Hula hoop, roller skates, and bicycle.

Hi Icy, I remember when the telephone came out. I thought it was such an ingenious idea. To be able to talk to someone in the other room was amazing! Now we are into cell phones, computers, and xbox and we just take them for granted.

I had a lot of fun with this article. It sure shows the dramatic changes we have seen.
We've some a long way.

Darlene

those are awesome!

A very heartwarming and nostalgic article. Even the non-contemporaries will enjoy this IMO.

The only thing I can add is that the hula hoop, GI Joe and all types of small cars and trucks were played with as much as any other toys available in the late '50s and early '60s. But it was a stroll down memory lane.

I grew up in South America, but still came into contact with some of these toys. An original article.

Thankfully, my mother kept so many of these toys throughout the years so I had the pleasure of playing with them when I was old enough.

I'm 30 now and I still like Mr. Potato Head. He's too funny!

Thanks Darlene for the great collection of toys from the past.

What a fun look at the past!
That swing wing was one strange toy:)

Wow! Talk about a blast from the past! I had a Gaylord dog and had forgotten all about him until now!
I had a lot of the toys you mentioned...loved them all...
What wonderful memories...thanks so much Darlene!

Hi, Alexa. I guess all of these toys were way before your time. I'm glad you enjoyed it though.

Unofre, thank you for your comment. It is appreciated very much.

Chuck, thanks for your input. It was a nice stroll gathering information for this one too.

Anne, thanks for your positive feed back.

Valli, your welcomed...

Karen, The Swing Wing WAS strange. If I remember right, it wasn't on the market long.

Hey, Nick. Gaylord was state of the art at the time. My sister loved him too.

Thank you all for taking time to stop and watch. Most of us can remember at least some of the toys if not all. I am not going to give up any secrets by telling which category I fall under.
Darlene

Very interesting.. specially the Gaylord dog epi.. very good collection !~

Great collection of toys. I never really learned the hula hoop.

Darlene,
I remember the Tommy Burst machine gun. My brothers and I had GI Joe's, pogo sticks, roller skates that clipped to your shoes, and stretch armstrong. I enjoyed your article and added you as a Triond friend.
Thanks for sharing the memories.
Chris

Does anybody know the name of the toy that was like a frisbee and you twirled it on a stick? It's driving me nuts !! I loved that toy.

Excellent! Very attractive and informative article..must read.I really enjoy reading your work....You\'re my good gurus!

Mr Ghaz, thank you for your flattering comment.

Candy, I also count the "frisbee on a stick" as one of my favorites. I'm not positive, but I think it was called a "Whirly-Twirl" and probably was made by Wham-O like the Frisbee and Hula Hoop.

Both me and my sister had MR AND MRS POTATOHEAD eith a body and there was also a MRS CARROTHEAD as well and had one of the origional GI JOE