View-Master titles. France. Pif Gadget. 1984.
The View-Master stereoscopic viewer was originally produced by the Sawyer’s company. It was introduced at the 1939 New York World’s Fair as an alternative to the scenic postcard, with images set in cardboard reels that could be inserted into the viewer. In 1966 the GAF company (General Aniline & Film) took over responsibility and began producing reels aimed at the children’s market such as cartoons, TV shows and film. View-Master continues to be produced to date and is currently owned by Mattel. In 1999 it was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. There is a nice little write-up about it here: View-Master Toy Hall of Fame
View-Master The Muppet Show. France. Pif Gadget. 1979.
View-Master titles. France. Pif Gadget. 1982.
Sesame Street, Star Trek, Snow White
View-Master reels in their original packets.
Dutch catalogue, 1970s
1951 View-Master
1951 Sawyer’s View-Master and Gaf Mail Order booklet.
Early Heroes World advert featuring the GAF View-Master Good Guys Gift Pack. US. The Superhero Book of Goodies. 1977.
View-Master rear image of packaging, 1980s.
View Master advert. 1965. France.
Assorted reels and gift sets
Masters of the Universe gift set, 1983
Mickey Mouse 50th Anniversary gift set, 1978
Peanuts, 1966
The Flintstones, 1962
Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales, 1958
Flash Gordon, 1976
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1954
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Post updated May 2022 with one new image.
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