A look back at past old newspaper ads reveals toy trends and the buying frenzy some of them created. Here are a few of the biggest-selling toys of the Christmas season in the 1960s and 1970s.
The original Chatty Cathy doll was introduced in 1960; now the dolls are collector items. Postmedia archives.Finding the perfect toy for kids at Christmas isn’t always an easy task, especially when the “it” toy of the season can change from year to year. While there are some toys that are always a hit, a look back at past December issues of the Calgary Herald reveal toy trends and the buying frenzy some of them created.
1964: G.I. Joe was introduced to the world; this ad in the Herald appeared Dec. 4, 1964, from Simpsons-Sears. 1968: The following year, 1968, saw Hot Wheels hit store shelves. More than half a century later, Hot Wheels are still around. This is a Zeller’s ad for the toy cars from Dec. 5, 1968.
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