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Toys from back in the 1960s Trivia Quiz

These toys are a blast from the past. Back in the 60s, every kid wanted one. I hope this quiz brings back memories.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
bigjohnsludge

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
378,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1194

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Question 1 of 10

1. This toy is a mechanical dinosaur with a round target disc on the end of its tail. It comes with a dart gun, and when you shoot the tail target, the dinosaur turns toward you and fires a small plastic ball in your direction. What is the name of that toy? Hint

Robo-Godzilla

Megaraptor

King Zor

Dino-Blaster

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Question 2 of 10

2. This fat toy gun shoots nothing. Well, nothing but air anyway. It comes with a thin hanging flag as a target, but kids found lots of other things to shoot at. What is the name of that toy? Hint

Bazooka

Sonic Air Blaster

Mark 5

Hurricane Pistol

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Question 3 of 10

3. This tiny little white jeep was all the rage. It could tow a pop bottle, go through puddles, and climb over books placed in front of it. It was modeled after a real military jeep. What is the name of that toy? Hint

Mighty Mike

Terminator

G.I. Jeep

Jeeper Creeper

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Question 4 of 10

4. This toy is a voice activated automaton that rolls along hurling, little round balls with its arms and has a missile launcher in the top of its head. What is the name of that toy? Hint

Robbie the Robot

Lunatron

Zurg

Robot Commando

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Question 5 of 10

5. This toy is a machine that makes toys. It comes with molds of airplanes, boats, racecars, noses, mustaches, etc. You take small thin sheets of plastic, heat them on one side of the machine, flip the softened plastic to the other side of the machine, and with an air pump handle, suck the softened plastic down around whatever mold you choose. What is the name of that toy? Hint

Toy Maker

Fantastic Plastic

Forever Toys

Vac-u-Form

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Question 6 of 10

6. This toy is another machine that makes toys. It comes with bottles of "Plasti-Goop" and various molds. You squeeze the goop into the molds, heat the mold till the goop turns clear, then cool the mold and remove the newly rubberized piece. Sometimes the pieces need to be connected to other pieces in order to construct the desired creature. What is the name of that toy? Hint

Thing Maker

Plasti-Monster

Copy Cat

U-Make-It

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Question 7 of 10

7. This is a toy that every kid in the 60s had. It looks like a TV screen with two white knobs at the bottom. You turn the knobs to make pictures and when your picture is done, you shake the screen and draw again. What is the name of that toy? Hint

Etch A Sketch

Pretty Printer

Win Lose or Draw

Laugh Lines

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Question 8 of 10

8. This toy is a collection of gears, wheels, nuts, bolts, flat arms, flat head with top hat, bell, spring, and a big wind-up key. You put the toy together to watch it roll along, and then take it apart and put it back together again and again. What's the name of that toy? Hint

Man Thing

Erector Set

Mr. Machine

Thingama Bob

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Question 9 of 10

9. This toy is a plastic container that is half filled with a colored powder. When you add water to the powder, and let set over night, the powder turns into a stretchy rubbery goop that you can play with. What's the name of that toy? Hint

Stretch-n-Pull

Super Stuff

Slime Time

Slither Goo

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Question 10 of 10

10. This girls' toy is a classic still made today. It consists of a stove, cooking pans, cake and cookie mixes, and a light bulb. Every little girl had to have one. What's the name of that toy? Hint

Easy Bake Oven

Cup Cake-o-Matic

Cathy's Cooker

Simmer Time

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: King Zor

King Zor was introduced by Ideal Toys in 1962. Just before it fires back at you, its jaws go up and down and it growls.

2. This fat toy gun shoots nothing. Well, nothing but air anyway. It comes with a thin hanging flag as a target, but kids found lots of other things to shoot at. What is the name of that toy?

Answer: Sonic Air Blaster

The Sonic Air Blaster was introduced by Whamo in the early 1960s. It shot a pulse of air that could be felt 10 feet away.

Answer: Mighty Mike

Mighty Mike was introduced by Remco in 1966. It was modeled after the M422 "Mighty Mite" military jeep.

4. This toy is a voice activated automaton that rolls along hurling, little round balls with its arms and has a missile launcher in the top of its head. What is the name of that toy?

Answer: Robot Commando

Robot Commando was introduced by Ideal in 1961. While it rolled along, its spiral painted eyes would spin.

Answer: Vac-u-Form

Vac-u-Form was introduced by Mattel in 1961. The toy came with a basic set of molds, but you could buy different molds at toy stores and hobby shops.

Answer: Thing Maker

Thing Maker was introduced by Mattel in 1963. In 1967 Thing Maker came up with "Gobble-De-Goop" which was an edible goop poured into molds to make what was called "Incredible Edibles".

Answer: Etch A Sketch

Etch A Sketch was introduced by the Ohio Arts Co. in 1960. It is filled with aluminum powder that sticks to the inside of the screen. The two knobs control a stylus that displaces aluminum powder on the back of the screen, leaving a solid line.

Answer: Mr. Machine

Mr.Machine was introduced by Ideal Toys in 1960. The most interesting thing about the toy is that you are able to see all the parts and gears move as the toy strolls along.

Answer: Super Stuff

Super Stuff was introduced by Whamo in 1966. When gelled, it had a consistency similar to that of today's "Gak" by Mattel. Because it was made with water, the problem with Super Stuff is that it dried out and shrank after a few days and couldn't be played with anymore.

10. This girls' toy is a classic still made today. It consists of a stove, cooking pans, cake and cookie mixes, and a light bulb. Every little girl had to have one. What's the name of that toy?

Answer: Easy Bake Oven

The Easy Bake Oven was introduced by Kenner in 1963. It used a light bulb as the heat source for the cooking. It is one of Kenner's most successful toys ever.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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