This book looks interesting. I’m sure I’ll be reading it soon!

I researched the toy you are describing and found it. It was called the Shirley Temple Magnetic TV Theater. It was produced by a Pennsylvania firm called American Metal Specialties Co. Wow, an oldie but a goodie!

I had a toy in the early seventies that was a robot (probably about 18 inches high).

It actually had a little elevator where a smaller size robot went inside and looke liked it controlled the bigger robot (smaller robot did not move at all).

Does anybody know what this was?

The most knowledgable guy I know regarding toy robots is Mark Bergin. He helped clear up some confusion for me when I wrote about Mr. Machine in The Playmakers. His website is awesome and I bet you could find your robot there or at least get its name so you can search for it on ebay. Try www.bergintoys.com.

Does anyone know where i could get a Shirley Temple Magnetic TV Theater? (made by Pennsylvania firm called American Metal Specialties Co. that was
posted by “Tim at July 23, 2004 06:16 AM”)

I think your best bet is going to be ebay, but here are two other good vendors that I know.

Keystone Toy Trader (724) 583-8234 (no website)

www.serioustoyz.com

The 1950s children’s television show, Windy Dink and You. Classic. In the ovens you had Little Lady Electric Range and Betty Crocker Junior Baking Kit(1950s), Easy-Bake by Kenner came out in 1964. A firm called American Metal Toys, Inc. made 3” metal soldiers. Of course the days of kids making their own metal soldiers by pouring molten lead into molds is long gone. Ebay is your best best to find some of these old toys, and O’Brien’s Collecting Toys would be a good reference for more information. Happy Hunting!

MY NAME IS ERIC MOODY. IM SURE EVRYONE REMEMBERS CLACKERS FROM THE 70S. I HAVE THE ORIGANL SETS. THE GLASS SEE THROUGH TYPE. I HAVE 10 SETS FOR SELL. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFO. PLEASE EMAIL ME @ ESEE4@AOL.COM

I have the Shirley Temple Magnetic TV Theatre for the person interested in buying it. You can reach me at Mickmo67@hotmail.com

Looking for a doll that was out in the 6o,s called Susie or Suzy Smart. It had a desk and chair combo, chalk board,she wore a plaid skirt and black tam with a red ball on top. thanks

I had a doll around 1965 or so, If I remember correctly, her name was “Magic Wanda.” She came with this little magnetic wand, and when you waved the wand over her eyes, it would make them close. I have searched for her all over the Internet, to no avail! Does anyone recall this doll?
Peace,
Julz

Does anyone still have one of the Shirley Temple Magnetic TV Theaters?

Does anyone know what the picture was on the original 1966 box of Twister? Was it a “cartoon” drawing or a photograph of sixties “hipsters” playing the game…..

It was a cartoon drawing of adults playing. Guys in jackets and ties! Here it is: http://www.theplaymakers.com/welcome/archives/Twister.html

I’m also looking for a Shirley Temple Magnetic TV Theater. Does anyone have one I could buy outright? I’m tired of losing at Ebay! Purely sentimental. Had one as a child. Parent must have tossed it.