1960s Fads & Fun

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	Cool Stuff Fads Recreation & Fun Places Social Life Toys

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Cool Stuff Peter Max artwork The colorful creations of Peter Max could be found on posters, clocks, scarves, throw pillows and all sorts of decorative items. Official Peter Max Website buttons Have something to say? Say it on a button, and let the whole world know where you're coming from! Effete Snobs For Peace We Shall Over Kill Suppose They Gave A War & Nobody Came Great Society Abominable Snow Job Black Is Beautiful LSD: Legalize Spiritual Discovery collectibles media superstars: In the 1960s, fans could support their favorite rock stars, TV programs and models by purchasing toys, collectibles, cosmetics, lunch boxes and comic books sanctioned by the celebrities themselves. nationality dolls: The native costumes of the world, on display in your own home! tacky travel: There's always room for one more souvenir plate, shot glass or set of salt & pepper shakers. Twiggy Collectibles Beatles Collectibles Lunch Boxes Nationality Dolls "Bewitched" Collectibles		Nationality dolls from Switzerland

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Fads monsters The movie monsters of the 1930s and 1950s enjoyed renewed popularity in the 1960s. Many TV stations aired old horror movies as Creature Features, complete with corny hosts dressed up like Dracula. Bobby "Boris" Pickett had a major hit with The Monster Mash, and both The Addams Family and The Munsters had legions of fans. Famous Monsters Of Filmland was one of the most popular magazines of the 1960s. Famous Monsters Of Filmland The Monster Mash Freaky Monsters Classic Monster Trading Cards Mad Monsters secret agents Was it the Cold War? ...the Lounge Lifestyle? Combine these two experiences, and you have the secret agent! James Bond thrilled us on the big screen, while TV shows like The Avengers and Get Smart entertained us at home. Novels, comic books and an abundance of spy toys inspired kids to embark on their own mysterious adventures. Secret agents definitely had the best toys, the prettiest women and the coolest cars! Real Life Spy Gadgets James Bond Spy Stuff Holy Batmania, Batman! When Batman made its television debut in 1966, it spawned Caped Crusader craziness. College students gathered in dorm lounges to watch the show, and hairstyles like the Batcurl and the Batflip were inspired by the series. The Batusi was the latest dance craze. Batusi Fever The Batmobile Peanuts In the 1960s, a daily comic strip known as Peanuts evolved into a merchandising empire. Fans of all ages bought Peanuts books, toys and collectibles. We loved everything about that round-headed kid and his beagle! Charlie Brown and his friends became multimedia stars in the 1960s, thanks to an award-winning Broadway musical and several popular TV specials. In 1967, Snoopy's frequent battles with the Red Baron earned him a position as NASA's official mascot. The choice was obvious, since he was the only dog with flight experience! The Peanuts characters were also the occasional targets of jokes. In the mid 1960s, Johnny Carson published two humorous parodies of the bestselling book Happiness Is A Warm Puppy. The July 1963 issue of Mad Magazine also included a spoof of the book entitled Misery Is A Cold Hot Dog. Snoopy's Gallery & Gift Shop Official Peanuts Website Peanuts In "Mad" Magazine Happiness Is A Dry Martini Misery Is A Blind Date		Happiness Is A Warm Puppy made the best-seller list in 1962

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Recreation & Fun Places active fun The ancient sport of surfing was born in the South Pacific and developed in Hawaii. In the 1930s, new methods of surfboard construction helped to popularize the sport in North America and Australia. The surfing boom of the 1960s began in 1958 when a new lightweight resin and fiberglass board was introduced. Surfers had their own slang, customs and fashions. California surf music and films like Beach Blanket Bingo made it cool to ride the waves. The rest of us watched from afar and wished we could have an endless summer, too. surfing bowling skiing roller skating boating frisbee water-skiing baton twirling skateboarding hobbies collecting: ----• matchbooks ----• coins ----• stamps embroidery yarn crafts sewing		Surfer Slang Cowabunga! Surf's Up! Surf Sites Bowling was a wholesome activity for the entire family

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Social Life gracious entertaining Homemakers took great pride in hosting elegant dinner parties, memorable holiday parties and informal gatherings. teen parties When the young folks arrive, make sure you have plenty of sodas, snacks and records for dancing! record hops A record hop is a teen dance party hosted by a radio station. Kids gathered in the high school gym to hear the latest hits, win prizes and see their favorite radio DJs in person.		Giving away albums at a record hop, 1969

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Toys Toy Encyclopedia Pop Culture Toys Virtual Toy Shop Sam's Toy Box Time Warp Toys dolls Barbie Chatty Cathy Liddle Kiddles Fingerdings Tiny Tears Mrs. Beasley Tressy Walk-a-Bye Doll Betsy Wetsy Poor Pitiful Pearl Twiggy Candy Fashion 1960s Dolls paper dolls Betsy McCall Jackie & Caroline Kennedy Tricia Nixon The Lennon Sisters games The Game Of Life Twister Mystery Date Cootie Electric Football Spy's-a-Poppin Don't Spill The Beans Password Yahtzee Don't Break The Ice Ants In The Pants What Shall I Be? "Cut Up" Shopping Spree Game TV Board Games action figures & playsets Major Matt Mason Fisher-Price Play Family People plastic army men G.I. Joe Marx Dollhouse colorful wooden blocks Jane & Johnny West Marx Service Station Tinkertoys Stony Smith Lincoln Logs Remco Movieland Drive-In Theater Legos Erector Sets Marx Action Figures Marx Toy Museum 1960s Dollhouses Travel & Business Playsets		vehicles & action toys Hot Wheels pedal cars slot cars punch balls go-karts paddle balls Tonka trucks Super Balls art & science Etch-a-Sketch Mr. Machine Spirograph crayons & coloring books Magic Slates Play-Doh paint-by-number kits Chemcraft chemistry sets Virtual Etch-a-Sketch Virtual Spirograph role-playing kitchen sets spy toys doctor kits Johnny Seven O.M.A. cash registers & play money just like mom & dad Easy Bake Oven Sno-Cone Machine Kenner Easy Curl Freeze Queen Ice Cream Maker Suzy Homemaker Appliances Give-a-Show Projector other toys Colorforms Mr. Potato Head monster toys magnetic letters See 'n Say Trolls model kits Silly Putty View-Master Fisher-Price TV & Radio Slinky Gumby & Pokey Fantastic Modeling Aurora Models Aurora Monster Models

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