The 1980 Trampline catalogue – how much toy goodness can you take?

Posted on March 2, 2023 by The Vintage Toy Advertiser

Cover. Trampline Catalogue. 1980. France.

The 1980 French Trampline catalogue features some well-known toys that were sold around the world during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. With products on offer such as French-licensed versions of Etch A Sketch, Action Man, Star Wars, Strawberry Shortcake, the Magic Treehouse toy, Evel Knievel, Lego, Lundby and Merlin, and including brands like Mattel, Revell, Ideal, Smoby, Joustra, Playskool and Miro-Meccano… the 1980 Trampline catalogue would have been a must-have publication for parents seeking to delight their children with a special gift!

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Lego and Playskool. Trampline Catalogue. 1980. France.

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Evel Knievel toys

Posted on September 8, 2017 by The Vintage Toy Advertiser

Based on American daredevil stuntman Robert Craig “Evel” Knievel, the Evel Knievel toyline was released by the Ideal toy company and became one of the most popular toys sold throughout the 1970s. The line featured an Evel Knievel poseable figure with outfits, accessories, play-sets and a wide range of impressive stunt bikes and vehicles.

US. Ride into adventure. Kull 19. 1976.

US. The exciting adventures of Evel Knievel. Weird Mystery Tales. 1974.

US. The continuing adventures of Evel Knievel. Justice League of America. 1975.

US. The further adventures of Evel Knievel. Superman. 1976.

US. Evel Knievel Miniatures. The Witching Hour. 1977.

France. Trampline catalogue. 1980.

Viva Knievel! 1977 film. Japanese Chirashi

Super Bionic Robot Stunts!

Posted on February 22, 2017 by The Vintage Toy Advertiser

It’s a fantastic plastic bionic daredevil stunt riding robotic fantasy lazer taggin’ bonanza of retro fun at TVTA this week as we share some vintage ads fresh from the scanning room.