Daily 70s Ad: MPC ‘Star Wars’ Model Kits (1979)

“Hey kids! Enter Star Wars Super Stakes! You could win $5,000!” May The Force Be With You! Daily 70s Ad #272: MPC ‘Star Wars’ Model Kits originally appeared in the October, 1979 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: LEGO Expert Builder Series (1979)

“You’ve got to build ’em to believe ’em!” Series includes; Auto Chassis, Farm Tractor, Go-Cart, Model Crane, Fork Lift and Bulldozer. Daily 70s Ad #267: LEGO Expert Builder Series originally appeared in the October, 1979 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Monogram Model Ships (1977)

“Right. Down to the last detail.” The Cutty Sark, U.S.S. Constitution and U.S.S. United States. Bottles not included. Daily 70s Ad #262: Monogram Model Ships originally appeared in the October, 1977 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Monogram Model Kits (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Monogram Model kits are wild.” Here’s the final Mattel spot for the week. This one features “Fun & Games” like Snoopy’s Sopwith Camel model and the Mirror Mania board game. Daily 70s Ad #27: Mattel – … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Hot Wheels Sizzlers (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “This is the fastest car in the world.” I had plenty of slick-looking Hot Wheels in my collection as a kid. And those flexible, orange plastic tracks were everywhere too. The cars were great but those … Continue reading