The Atari could be argued as the granddaddy of all gaming systems. Safe to say it was a wildly popular platform that inspired the future of video games.
Tag Archives: Christmas Toys
Vintage Christmas Toy Series #8
This is a handheld electronic game called Merlin. I don’t remember how to play this but it was a cool looking game with buttons and lights.
Vintage Christmas Toy Series #7
We recognize these toys. Star Wars toys have been around since the 1970s and I had some just like these. I also had an X-Wing Fighter, Millennium Falcon, and a Tie Fighter among other things.
Vintage Christmas Toy Series #6
The first-generation Nintendo Entertainment System. An iconic gaming platform that inspired millions to game.
Vintage Christmas Toy Series #5
Rubik’s Cube is one of the most popular toys ever. It was first invented in the 1970s but seemed to get really popular in the 1980s. Many of us had one and it seems to be a toy that transcends age and era.
Vintage Christmas Toy Series #4
This is a Fisher-Price toy farm set. I remember playing with this as a kid.
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