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FAO Schwarz – the unique toy store, 1981/1982 catalogue

Cover. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue. US.

FAO Schwarz was established in 1862 in New York and is one of the oldest toy stores in the world, in a spirit similar to that of the UK’s Hamleys.

FAO Schwarz (FAO = Frederick August Otto) offers children and parents a choice of quality and long-lasting toys, games, hobbies, books and crafts. The company continues to operate to date.

Thanks to a very kind donation by our friend Anna (thank you Anna), TVTA is pleased to acquire a number of vintage FAO Schwarz catalogues spanning the 1960s to early 1980s.

Today we present selected scans from the 1981/82 fall/winter catalogue.

Enjoy the toy goodness!

Space toys and costumes. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Space Activity Center Children’s Playhouse. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Playmobil. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Disney toys. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Snoopy toys. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Strawberry Shortcake watch and record. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Madelman action figures. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Fischertechnik. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.

Sindy dolls and Pipilon dolls. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.



Cover rear. FAO Schwarz 1981 / 1982 catalogue.


Thanks for looking. Join us again soon as TVTA showcases more FAO Schwarz toy goodies!