Toy’s of the 50’s

Lincoln Logs Created by John Lloyd Wright Since released over 100 million sets were sold world wide Originals made of red wood Reached height of success with Davey Crocket craze in the 50’s Named after president Abraham Lincoln

Etch-a-Sketch Invented by Arthur Granjean Changed very little since the 50’s Controlled by a right and left knob which drags a stylus that makes lines

Matchbox Cars Invented in 1950 Invented by Jack Odell Original made to fit in a matchbox for his daughters use at school Over 100 million sold each year

Silly Putty Sold since 1950 More than 230 million putty eggs sold since the 50’s Apollo 8 astronauts took it to space with them Its recommended by therapists as a stress reliever

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