70s Spots: Skittle Bingo (Don Adams) & Aurora Xlerators Race Cars (1973)

“Who asked ya?” Two commercials from Aurora are on display today. First, we find Don Adams as a gangster and Joey Forman as the Bingo Master in A Skittle Bingo commercial from September 1973. Second, an October 1973 spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: AFX Racing (1979) & Merry-Go-School Bus Toy (1977)

“The closest thing to real racing!” Let’s sprawl out in the living room and play with some toys. First out of the box, a commercial for Aurora’s AFX Data Race model cars set. This one features a nifty computerized track … Continue reading

70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

“Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down!” It’s playtime with a pair of toy commercials on display. A 1977 spot for Romper Room’s Weebles Circus followed by a September 1979 spot for Fisher-Price’s My Sleepy Baby doll. Don’t have too … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sit ‘N’ Spin & Holly Hobbie Toys (1977)

“Some kids go…when they Sit ‘n’ Spin!” Another pair of awesome toy commercials from 1977 today. First, Kenner invites you to Sit ‘n’ Spin. Dizziness is so much fun isn’t it kids? Second, we’re having Colorforms fun with the Holly … Continue reading

70s Spots: Suzy Homemaker Doll & Rock ‘N Roll Stroller (1977)

“A doll you can cuddle up to.” A pair of Coleco toy doll and stroller commercials from 1977 today. First, the Suzy Homemaker doll and her stroller. After that, the Rock ‘n Roll Stroller with its very own music box … Continue reading