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through this unique catalog. It is a result of months and years of search in Play Sculptures, award-winning slides, climbers and abstract outdoor
and research for toys that have meaning and usefulness far beyond most equipment used by parks, playgrounds, and schools all over the world.
of the gimmicks and gadgets you find piled high on toy counters. Creative Periodically, we conduct a nationwide "Discovery Toys Competition."
Playthings' toys have educational values that have been tested for years Many of the toys in this catalog are the prize-winning creations of top
in thousands of nursery schools, child care centers, and kindergartens. designers, craftsmen, artists and educational innovators. Our famous
Many, particularly the infancy items, are relatively new and are designed Creative Toys Exhibit is displayed in fine museums and art centers all
to provide the environmental stimuli psychologists claim are critical to over the United States. Perhaps you have had the thrill of visiting this
the very early years. Ail of these toys are designed to enrich the experi¬ exciting showing of the old and new, as well as enjoying the craftsman¬
ences of children in school and home so that the full mental and ship, artistry and beauty of good toys. Our attractive school catalog of
physical potential of the child can be achieved. almost 200 pages is used in thousands of schools and institutions.
What kind of a company would dare to suggest to you the proper toys Teachers, administrators, and colleges and universities find it a primary
for children? Only Creative Playthings, Inc., with its unique concern for reference source in early childhood educational theory, materials and
quality, value, durability and “meaningfulness" in toys. techniques. We are glad to send free copies to interested professionals.
Founded by educators, we have been serving parents and schools for As you read this catalog you will be impressed by our unique approach
more than two decades. During all this time our company has had an to the selection of toys. We have incorporated in each of them a feeling
unusual pioneering orientation that has led to the creation of many of the for both play and educational quality. We do this through good design,
early childhood innovative practices in education considered so im¬ materials that last, and careful consideration of the values of the toy
portant today. Creative Playthings, for example, helped develop the in terms of the child's mental and physical development.
“discovery" approach to learning. The “desk top laboratory,” now basic The variety we present is large. The age recommendations will help you
in so many schools, was originated through Creative Playthings work¬ find items that are closest to the child’s abilities and interests. The wide
shops and seminars more than eight years ago. Our Learning Center, a selection, we are certain, will make toy-giving a pleasant and meaning¬
pioneer in the concept of learning by “doing," has long been identified ful experience. Above all, we hope you will take time to select toys
as a leading force for research in American education. with care. You can rely on the judgment and experience of parents,
The list of “firsts" by Creative Playthings, Inc., is long. In the mid-1950's, educators and psychologists. The proper selection of toys for young
we joined with the Museum of Modem Art in a nationwide contest for children is an important responsibility, but it can be a most enjoyable
imaginative and safe playground design and equipment. This resulted experience for the giver, as well as fun for the child.

The contents of this catalog are organized Irish Mail P. 10 Blocks & Block Accessories P. 3, 20, 21
into general age groupings and into types of Super Punch Bag P. 11 Books P. 23, 30, 36, 40, 46, 47, 48, 52
play materials for those ages. For ready ref¬ Skate Skis P. 11 Books, Music P. 39
erence, and as a further aid, we are including Hideaway HouseTM P. 13 Building Sets P.8 ,9, 20,21,53
a general Subject Index, supplemented with a Dolls: Little Brother and SisterTM p. 14 Cars, Trucks, Planes P. 4, 10: 17-19;
listing of Special Features, and New-for-1968-69 Gregor P. 14 48, 49. 50
Items. Sasha P. 14 Climbing Equipment P. 10, 11,31
Rubber Farm Animals P. 16 Community Play P. 16, 17
General Age Groupings
Highways ’n Byways™ P. 17 Crafts P. 34, 35; 42, 43, 50,51,54,55
Birth to 11/2 yrs. P. 25-31 Lotto Games P. 37 Discovery Toys P. 30-32; 40, 48
1 y2 to 2Vz yrs. P. 3-4, 30-31 Picture Dominoes Dollhouse Play P. 13
2V2 to 7 yrs. P. 5-23; 33-38 Playroom Furniture P. 56 Dolls and Doll Play P. 14, 15
7 to 12 yrs. P. 39-46 Hermit Treecrabs P. 56 Drawing, Painting P. 34, 35, 49, 50, 51
All Ages P. 47-56 Dress-up Play P. 22, 23
For Grade-Schoolers
Special Features Family investment P. 52-55
Puppet Stage™ P. 22 Farm Play P. 16
Block Subscription Program P.21 Superwood P.42, 50 Figures: Animals, People P. 13, 16,47
Gift Certificate P. 23 Nina Guitar P. 39 First Fitting Toys P. 4, 30, 31
Retail Store Listings P. 24 Fossil Dig Kit P. 40 Furniture P. 52, 53, 56
Infancy Section, in Full Color P. 25-31 Arrow Ski-board™ P. 41 Games, Pre-School to 1st Grade P. 36, 37, 51
Animal-of-the-Month P. 32 Connect-A-Card P. 42 Games P. 44, 45, 46, 54
Discovery-of-the-Month P. 32 Turn-A-WordTM P. 48 Housekeeping Toys P. 12
Christmas Stocking Stuffers P.48 Canned Movies P. 48 Infant Toys P. 25-31
Ordering Information P. 32 and reverse Bag 0’ Balsa P. 49 Learning Aids P. 36, 37, 40, 54
side of order form Super Speedsters P. 53 Magic P. 52
Six-Packs P. 50-51 Lectron LC MITM P. 54 Magnetic Toys P. 9, 17,48, 50,51
Some Outstanding New Hermit Treecrabs P. 56 Music and Rhythm P. 38, 39
Creative Playthings for 1968-69 For Teens and Adults Novelties P. 47-51
For Infants to 2 years Swinging Wonder P. 55 Physical Activity, Indoor P. 3, 10, 11,41,44
See-Through Crib Bumper P. 26 Mental Blocks P.55 Physical Activity, Outdoor P. 10, 11,41,51
Crib Canopy P. 26 PsychepathsTM P. 54 Physical Activity, Infants P. 27, 28, 29
Gum YumsTM P. 27 Christmas Stocking Stuffers P. 47 Puzzles, 214-7 yrs. P. 5,7
©1968 CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

JackpopTM P. 28 Hermit Treecrabs P. 56 Puzzles, 10 yrs.-adult P.46, 49, 51,54,55

Portable Playfence P. 29 Records P. 3, 28, 39
ubjecf Index Ride ’em Toys F\ 3, 10, 11, 19
Wagon Wheeler™ P.31
Vari-Peg PounderTM P. 31 Adult Toys P. 42; 44-49; 51-56 Rocking Toys P.3, 10, 29
Arts, Crafts, Design P. 7, 34, 35; 42,43; Rubber Figures P. 13, 16
For Pre-Schoolers to First Grade 50,51:54,55 Science Toys P. 32, 33, 40, 49,51,52, 54
SplashtimersTM P. 6 Baby Toys P. 25-31 Teddy Bears P. 30
Bambino Building Sets P. 8 Bathtub Toys P.6,48 Trains P. 3, 6, 17, 18, 19, 49

Notice
Each year, many persons who enjoy this catalog ask us to send We hope you will understand our problem of eliminating all dupli¬
copies to friends and relatives. Often, we receive these names cations, and, if you should receive more than one copy, we would
and addresses too late to check our lists for duplication. Similarly, be grateful if you would pass this catalog on to some other person
names resulting from our advertisements or submitted to us by who might be interested.
our store customers arrive too late for checking. Other sources
of duplication are the lists made available to us by fine profes¬ For information on how to order, see page 32 or the reverse side
sional or commercial organizations whose patrons or customers of the order form bound into this catalog.
are interested in our products.

Because of this, it is possible that your name may appear on more

than one list and you may receive more than one copy of this For details on Creative Playthings’ new Infancy toys, see pages
catalog. 25-31.
i/4-2/4 YEARS crawling, rocking, riding
1. Rocking Beauty tm 2. Rocky Board 3. RoHickingTM Rocker 4. Ride ’Em Choo-Choo
He’s a vivacious horse, and children As a rocking board, this popular toy Straight from the space capsule, it Nothing can take the place of a
love him! He’s two pieces of curved provides a happy outlet for exuber- tips and twists and turns and rocks, train, in a child’s world. No train
plywood, one that forms his rock¬ ance and excessive energy. Re- and its modern design is as corn- engine can compare to this one!
ers, the other his body — a well- versed, it becomes a bridge or fortable as it is fun. It won’t mar It’s beautifully simple and massive
thought-out design that has won tunnel; on its side, a useful hide- floors, it makes little noise, it travels and rugged. Two swiveling casters
many plaudits. Sturdy, safe, easy to behind wall. We make it of espe- easily. Made of almost indestructible in front, 4 wood wheels in rear, take
mount and dismount. Length 2514 ". daily durable molded plywood, with polypropylene plastic, bright red it in any direction. Maple and pop¬
11/2-4 yrs. nylon hang-on ropes. 14" x 28". with white seat. 1-6 yrs. lar, 173/a"; seat, IIV2". IV2-6 yrs.
KP492M (9 lbs.) $16.50 1 Vi-5 yrs. KQ979M (4 lbs. 2 oz.) $10.00 KQ796M (13 lbs. 6 oz.) $25.00
KQ778M (5 lbs. 12 oz.) $6.50

5. Giant Foam Blocks 6. Woolly Lamb 7. Double-Wheel Tot Car 8. Tunnel of FunTM
These blocks of colorful, practical Next best thing to a real pet is this Whether on sidewalk, lawn, or rug, Ants make tunnels. Muskrats make
foam are iarge, lightweight, bouncy, delightful lamb with its luxuriously this pre-trike rides safely and tunnels. People make tunnels. Chil¬
soft to handle. There are 17 in all, thick coat of fleecy lambswool. He’s smoothly. Easily steered, not easily dren now have their own ready-made
from a 4" cube to one 4" x 4" x 16", for sitting on and riding, for hug¬ tipped, it is a sound investment for tunnel. This is a most successful toy
and roof shapes to top them off. We ging, for crying on, for unlimited exercise and fun. Hardwood seat, because it is so basic and so sim¬
suggest them for first experimental pretend play. His body is a solid metal axles, heavy-duty plastic ple. You’ll be surprised at how many
building, preceding wood unit block of beautifully grained poplar. wheels, tubular metal steering post. children, of varying ages, will share
blocks, (see p. 20) 1-3 yrs. He rides easily on swivel casters. Seat height 7Vfe ". 11/2-3 yrs. this, and play together amicably.
KQ388M (3 lbs.) $8.00 19" x 9". 11/2-4 yrs. KP367M (6 lbs. 8 oz.) $9.95 They use it in many imaginative
KB835M (16 lbs.) $35.00 ways — perhaps as a hideaway, a
runway for pets, a passageway be¬
tween rooms, or a bowling alley for
balls. Durable stretch jersey covers
the slinky-like coil frame. The tunnel
comes to you flat, with ends tied
together. Untied, it springs out dra¬
matically to be the longest of all,
an impressive 10'. 2-9 yrs.
KQ578M (6 lbs. 4 oz.) $9.95
I'A-TA YEA«S handling, sorting, fitting

77*/$ play period from 7V2-2V2 Bottle Carrier Nesting Wood Boxes
years /s an awkward time of trans¬ These solid bottles of beautifully Children are challenged to fit one
formation from "infancy-toddler" finished hardwood are handsome inside the other, or to reverse them
discovery into the broader pre¬ in design, simple in concept. They and pile them high. These Creative
school world. It brings with it a will become orange drinks, colas, Playthings blocks, with peek holes
desire to walk, ride, move further grape soda, whatever the real or for added see-through fun, are built
than ever before, and to handle imaginary customer requests. Bot¬ to last. %" hardwood, natural and
“things" in the surrounding en¬ tles are 414 " high. 114-6 yrs. orange finish, corners dovetailed;
vironment more expertly than in the KB640 (2 lbs. 5 oz.) $5.00 largest cube 514". 114-4 yrs.
past. Creative Playthings has se¬ KQ810 (2 lbs. 8 oz.) $7.75
lected — on pages 3 and 4 of this
catalog - those toys we feel will
best help your child bridge this
period: Playthings that encourage
imagination and at the same time
test and develop newly discovered
physical powers.

Shape-Sorting Box MinicarsTM Magic Mirror Movies

Each of the five different holes in Small boys treasure hand-sized Seeing is believing. Children of all songs in all. 114-8 yrs.
the top accepts only blocks of cor¬ and pocket-Sized cars, for taking ages are enraptured as they listen KR454 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $5.00
responding shape. Children sort everywhere. This colorful fleet is to records and at the same time
Magic Mirror Records
and choose, and enjoy their suc¬ made of flexible vinyl that defies watch the songs come to life in
cess when they learn to differenti¬ destruction, with firmly attached movie-strip fashion. The secret is Four additional records include such
ate the ten blocks included. Solidly wheels. Sixteen sedans, sport cars, in the many-faceted mirror that re¬ tunes as Happy Birthday and Hey
built of 14" birch; clear lacquer trucks, jeeps, will fit into any play volves as the turntable does, re¬ Diddle Diddle. 114-8 yrs.
finish; orange top hinged for ready situation, are perfect for party flecting the full-color drawings from KR458 (12 oz.) $3.00
access. 7" x 7" x 7". I1/?-3 yrs. favors, stocking stuffers, shared the record label; and turning them
play. From Norway. Cars average into animated sequences. The cyl¬
3V2". (for roadway, see Highways inder fits any record player. Five
’n Byways, p. 17). 2-6 yrs. quality records (78 RPM) are in¬
KB985 (1 lb. 11 oz.) $5.00 cluded, with a variety of children's
favorites: On the Merry-go-round,
Old MacDonald had a Farm, 10

Color Top Visi-TuneTM Hurdy-Gurdy Zoo Box Jigsaw Cone

Chief among traditional toys that Children can hear the music, as Once children have mastered sort¬ This variation of the time-tested
continue in popularity year after well as watch the playing mecha¬ ing out and distinguishing geomet¬ stacking toy originated in nursery
year is the humming top. This one, nism, as they turn the crank forward ric shapes, they’ll love the fun and schools in France. It’s intriguing;
from W. Germany, is classic in or backward at any speed. Don't learning possibilities in handling square shapes instead of round,
design, with broad bands of colors worry; the crank can’t overwind! these slightly more complicated each jigsawed into two contrasting
that blend together as it spins, and Beautiful wood, with plastic see-in animal forms, 12 in all. Not only will colored pieces. Children must inter¬
with an accompanying hum that top. 18-note Swiss unit. 3V2"x5/8". they use them in their imaginary lock the individual pieces, then
changes tone with the speed and 2-6 yrs. zoo, but they will put them away stack them in proper size sequence.
position of the top. It invites child KM924 (8 oz.) $5.00 through the proper “entrances” on It’s a task they enjoy, and love re¬
participation in pumping the han¬ either end of their cylindrical home. doing, once mastered. Wood, nicely
dle, in making the tone change. Sturdy, soft plastic. Box is 55/s" finished. 2-4 yrs.
1-3 yrs. high, with removable ends. 2-4 yrs. KE307 (1 lb. 8 oz.)
KE306 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $5.00
 shape and size discrimination
2 %-j YBAIS
FIRST PUZZLES Transportation KT501 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $2.50 toys in themselves, thick enough so they stand
Set of 3 alone to be incorporated into imaginary play,
Rubber Fit-In Puzzles KQ746 (2 lbs. 14 oz.) $6.75 and with brass knobs to facilitate removal and
These excellent first puzzles consist of flat rub¬ replacement. Fitting them back is the real chal¬
ber objects that fit loosely into wood frames. “Things”TM Puzzles lenge, the serious pattern learning. Made in Hol¬
Each puzzle has few pieces, so the youngest Made of brightly colored rubber, coaster size, land, each approx. 8" x 11".
puzzler can soon succeed; he will enjoy repeat¬ with familiar objects to be punched out and Vehicles
ing his success again and again. Wood frames refitted. 18 puzzles, plenty for easy sharing, Exciting fleet of 14. 2V2-5 yrs.
are 4V2" x 11". 2-4 yrs. plenty for novel party favors. 2-4 yrs. KT736 (1 lb.) $2.50
Animals Set of 18
KT503 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $2.50 Objects
KT672 (1 lb.) $3.95
Family 15 familiar objects, identifying names printed
KT504 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $2.50 Lift-Out Puzzles beneath each. 2-3Y2 yrs.
The separate pieces of these wood puzzles are KT747 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $2.50

NURSERY SCHOOL PUZZLES they’re made). They are cut so that each animal working. Plywood, 91/2" x 11", 10 to 15 pieces
and building can be removed separately for each. 3-6 yrs.
Differences Puzzles other play, and they stand alone. As puzzles, Firehouse
Each apple, house and chicken, will fit only its these are a real challenge, especially if the two KT270 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $2.50
own space, so children must learn to differen¬ are intermixed. Plywood, 7Vz". 3-6 yrs. Train (not illustrated)
tiate size and form to complete these plywood Set of 2 KT267 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $2.50
puzzles — a step toward increased awareness KT748 (1 lb. 2oz.) $3.00
and readiness for reading. 21/2-5 yrs. Truck
See-Inside Puzzles KT269 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $2.50
Set of 3
With pieces removed, the interior is revealed: Set of 3
KT749 (t lb. 2 oz.) $4.00 KQ429 (3 lbs. 8 oz.) $7.00
beds and sliding pole in the FIREHOUSE; cargo
RoundaboutTM Puzzles in the TRUCK; engines in the TRAIN. These story
One is a farm, one a village in Holland (where pictures add dimension and interest to puzzle-

RoundaboutTM
Puzzles
Puzzles
See-inside Puzzles

KINDERGARTEN—1ST GRADE PUZZLES cleanliness and long wear. 4-7 yrs. Alice In Wonderland Puzzles
Building A House Two storybook favorites — Alice and The Mad
Sequence Puzzles KE647 (1 lb. 5 oz.) $3.50 Hatter — now in puzzle form. Reproduced from
These new puzzles encourage young children the original Tenniel drawings, they are printed in
Mailing a Letter
to recognize sequence in events and to think luscious shades of pink and lavendar, on heavy
KE648 (1 lb. 5 oz.) $3.50
in logical order. The starting picture is perma¬ board, each jigsawed into 42 pieces, and each
nently fastened to the circular background. From Tree to Table in its own plaque frame. They are a great big
Seven removable wedge-shaped pieces are KE649 (11b. 5 oz.) $3.50 12" x 18", for real puzzling pleasure. 4-7 yrs.
mixed at random, and the child is asked to Milk Production Set of 2
arrange them to complete the story. Extra heavy KE650 (1 lb. 5 oz.) $3.50 KT764 (2 lbs.) $3.00
cardboard, 12" in diameter, plastic coated for

See pages 25-31 for special Infancy toy section.

 manipulative and practice toys
2/4 7 TEAKS
Put together piece-by-piece, buf- Interlocking Trains
ton-up and zip tight, lock and un¬ There is nothing more satisfactory
lock, maneuver in and out, and for preschoolers than these solid
balance — these are the key block trains. They fasten together
activities that challenge and offer easily, fitting in jigsaw-fashion.
loads of fun to the early pre¬ Their front car (engine or tug) is
schooler. The toys on these pages readily grasped and held to guide
offer him or her such activities the train on its course across the
aplenty. This is the age when prac¬ floor. The pivoting dump car, tanker,
tical everyday chores such as and barge are grooved out to hold
dressing him- or herself for the small cargo, conducive to loading
first time, putting toys away, fitting and unloading activity. And—there’s
household items in properly sized nothing to break, no wheels to come
spaces and taking a bath challenge off. If you’ve watched nursery
his or her new growing mental and school children “at work,’’ you will
physical capabilities. Make it easy have noticed their preference for
to learn by making it fun! floor toys like these. 2-5 yrs. .
Tug Train
KR008 (1 lb. 9 oz.) $3.75
Freight Train
KR009 (1 lb. 9 oz.) $3.75

Jr. Lock Box Roll-A-WheelTM SplashtimersTM Tub Toy Rack

A coordination skill toy that doubles This simple rolling and retrieving Boats, balls, sponges — suddenly Whaf to do with the children's bath¬
as a useful tote box. This masculine game has built-in fascination for they’re “old hat.’’ What’s replaced tub toys between baths? How to
carry-all will hold everything small curious, active two and three-year- them? SplashtimerTM toys — the keep them all together, have them
boys accumulate, from tiny cars to olds. They start the bright wood newest for all kinds of water play. dry off, yet be out of your way? An¬
live frogs, all carefully contained be¬ rollers at the top of the runway, fol¬ Just cylinders, tubes, and caps, but swer: the same as you do with your
hind 4 locked doors, each of which low their unpredictable course thoughtfully designed to be fitted dishes — drain them in a rubber-
has a different kind of hardware across the floor, run to get them, together in countless ways for pour¬ covered wire rack. This one fits
fastener. Maple, each compartment and repeat the race again and ing, squirting, blowing bubbles, si¬ neatly across the top of any tub and
3" x 3%". 2-5 yrs. again. Fun to play alone, but it’s phoning. Their nylon net bag is per¬ holds a multitude of toys or other
also an activity that two or three fect—for safe keeping, for drying, bathtime, *splashtime needs. Tur¬
KT737 (3 lbs. 2 oz.) $8.95
children will enjoy together (a rarity for carrying. 11 pieces, longest quoise; 26" x 45/a"; 3" deep. 1-4yrs.
at this age). Smooth wood runway, 9V2". 2-6 yrs. KR315 (1 lb. 3 oz.) $1.95
14"; six bright wheels. 2-4 yrs. KE308 (11 oz.) $3.50
KR011 (1 lb. 2oz.)

Miniature Toys By The Pound Paddle Boat Noah’s Ark

We offer 1 lb. of brightly colored, pieces of assorted people, farm and A few turns of the paddle, and away Our version of this classic toy is on
beautifully finished miniature wood zoo animals, trees, buildings. A fine the boat goes through the water. wheels for the toddler to pull. It has
toys for countless hours of play, on collection, a good investment. 3- Today’s children may never see a a full complement (13 pairs) of tiny
floor, table, in the doll house. In¬ 10 yrs. real riverboat in action, but they’ll colorful wood animals, plus the
cluded are approximately 100 KB103 (1 lb. 5oz.) $6.50 know how it works with this small Noahs. Its roof is removable for
pool or bathtub version. Wood, easy access, and its end piece
beautifully finished in orange and slides out to become the necessary
clear lacquer, with strong replace¬ gangplank. Orange and natural lac¬
able rubber band belt. 5V2" x 11". quer finish. 8V2". 3-8 yrs.
2-8 yrs. KB580 (1 lb. 5 oz.) $7.75
KR035 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $3.00

TM designates the particular trademark used on or in connection with the item described.
 /

manipulative and practice toys

2/4-” YEARS
Birds-On-A-TreeTM Puzzle WhimsicalsTM
This unique and decorative Creative tended limbs. An exercise in fitting Remarkable is the word for these to stand on each other’s shoulders,
Playthings puzzle is ingeniously de¬ and balance, and a work of art! The acrobats because they can do so they can carry one another by
signed so that as a puzzle, eleven tree is stained wood, the birds are many things, yet each of them is hands and feet. They have special
imaginative birds fit snugly between finished in pleasing orange, yellow exactly like the other. They fit into wood play accessories: a 10y2"
tree branches to form a rectangle. and ochre enamel. 8V2" x 12". 5- one another’s arms, they interlock flagpole to climb, a pivot rod for
Or, with the tree upright on a table, 10 yrs. balancing. They’re a great team!
the birds may be perched on ex¬ KT650 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $7.95 Six colorful sturdy performers, 4"
tall. 4-8 yrs.
KR246 (8 oz.) $5.00

Wood Acrobats Sew-SoTM Boards Farm and Barn Puzzle Play-Ful PuppyTM

Similar to their German counter¬ An all-time favorite now made of Although it may seem unlikely, all Learning to master buttons and
parts, known to generations of chil¬ durable Masonite. On one side, of the 25 colorful block shapes that snaps is eased greatly with this
dren throughout the world, these children thread long-tipped colored form the farmyard will fit neatly into practice dog of brown felt. He has
men are cut from a single piece of laces through holes to outline pic¬ place under one roof to make a button-on legs, snap-on ears and
hardwood. They are cleverly de¬ tures. On the other side, they create wood barn 9V4" x 414" x I1/?". A tail, buckled red collar, and carries
signed to fit together as a puzzle, to their own designs, learn sewing unique three-dimensional puzzle a zippered bag with hidden whistle.
stack one on top of another, to build stitches, or (as boys often prefer) that helps children learn size and He’s also a snuggle dog, who fits
up and out like the acrobats they outline block letters. Four 9" x 12" space relationships. 4-7 yrs. comfortably in small arms, at bed¬
are. They can be made to balance boards, plenty of colorful laces. 4- time and other times. 11". 2V2-
KE052 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $3.00
in many ways. Separately, they make 7 yrs. 5 yrs.
ideal people for block play. 8 sturdy KT226 (2 lbs. 1 oz.) $4.95 KR068 (6 oz.) $5.00
men, each 4" high. 3-6 yrs.

Totem Pole Dress-Me Doll Design Cubes

The Indians of the American North¬ An old-fashioned soft rag doll, now A time-tested toy, fondly remem¬
west are best known for their huge in a new guise to play a new role — bered by many parents and grand¬
totem poles. We recreated these to help children learn how to dress parents who themselves spent fun-
mysterious signposts to the past as themselves. He wears corduroy filled hours with them. 1-1/6" wood
an intriguing stacking toy 16" high. slacks to be zipped, snapped, cubes, with surfaces painted in
The features come apart, slide over belted, and with a back pocket to solid primary colors and two-color
a base-mounted dowel. The six cy¬ be buttoned. His durable cotton triangles for combining into an end¬
lindrical parts may all be inter¬ jacket has eyelets and laces for less number of striking patterns and
changed to make many different learning to master that task. And he designs, or even colorful buildings.
totem poles. Like the true one, this still plays his real role — that of a 25 cubes in hinged-cover wood box.
is solid wood, painted in bright soft, floppy, constant companion to 4-8 yrs.
colors. 3-8 yrs. drag by an arm or leg. 2V2-5 yrs. KT746 (2 lbs.) $6.00
KB648 (3 lbs.) g* $7.75 KD312 (14 oz.) $6.95
 first building, construction and design

Nothing builds a child’s ego like Hollow Blocks

building a thing of his or her own. Standard equipment for schools; Introductory Set
Whether it be large hollow blocks consider their advantages for your 4 units, 2 double units, 2 quadruple
that offer both exercise and fun, or home. Their jumbo size and weight units, 2 playboards. Express.
small intricate parts that, once put force the child to use all his arm KP132E (45 lbs.) $29.00
together are a workable and and back muscles to carry them.
uniquely “his” tractor, building Intermediate Set
The larger ones require the coop¬
and construction toys are a boy’s eration of several children, teach 4 units, 8 double units, 4 quadruple
or girl’s very first “job”. They put teamwork. They convert quickly into units, 4 playboards. Express.
him or her on a plane with “daddy” tables, chairs, a house, a train. Built KP131E (96 lbs.) $61.00
— his own tool set for helping for rugged indoor and outdoor use,
daddy on a Saturday afternoon, of hard maple with weatherproofed
with his own special wood, nuts, plywood ends, and metal reinforce¬
bolts, snaps, catches and notches ments inside. Unit is 5V2" x 514" x
that he knows how to manipulate. 11"; double unit, 514 " x 11" x 11";
And when these toys teach a spe¬ quadruple unit, 514" x 11" x 22";
cial personal sense of design, the playboard, 3A" x 514" x 44". 3-8
child comes away with that extra yrs.
pride that only Creative Playthings
materials can offer! (See also
unit building blocks, pages 20 and
21)

Play-CoreTM Hollow Blocks Two-To-DoTM

For those who find school hollow Beginner Set 20 units A colorful tractor and a large hand¬ is 12"; tractor, 8". For the mechan¬
blocks (see above) too expensive KP494M (14 lbs.) $8.75 some truck — not just one or the ically-inclined boys who delight in
for home use, we have reproduced Intermediate Set 16 units, 12 other, but both can be made from building their own playthings. Soft
them in heavy-duty corrugated double units. the parts included in this set: base sturdy plastic in bright orange, blue,
board. These blocks have a strong KP500M (22 lbs. 6 oz.) $14.50 plates, cab, engine, tractor seat, and yellow, with compartmented
inner core to support even an connecting parts are all there to be box for storage. From West Ger¬
Half-School Set 16 units, 16 double
adult’s weight. Shipped flat, easily assembled with nuts and bolts and many. 5-8 yrs..
units, 8 quadruples Express.
assembled, but allow time. (Unit the wrench supplied. Finished truck KB983 (2 lbs. 2 oz.) $5.50
KP501E (38 lbs. 6 oz.) $22.50
block, 5Y2" x 514" x 11"; double
unit, 514" x 11" x 11"; quadruple
unit 514" x 11" x 22".) 2-8 yrs.

Geo-D-Stix Bambino Builder Sets

This polyhedron and sphere are Instead of small bricks of hard Holland, Included are bricks, win¬
only two of the building possibilities plastic, the parts in these sets are dows, chimneys, bright red roof
afforded by this collection of wood 23A" tong, and a soft polyethylene, tiles, and even a spire. 3-8 yrs.
rads in different lengths and colors, in most attractive colors. Fitting Bambino Builder #1 90 Pieces
and their many-sided vinyl connec¬ together easily, they make tall KB656 (3 lbs.) $5.50
tions—370 pieces in all. Start chil¬ buildings that go up quickly and Bambino Builder #2 180 Pieces
dren with Geo-D-Stix when they are readily; or, more spacious ones KB657 (5 lbs. 6 oz.) $9.50
five or six when it is an excellent that are not so tall. The youngest
play tool for making things within builders, especially, as well as
their capabilities. But remember— older ones who like to achieve and
their interest will grow and the set’s see results immediately, but may
full potential be realized a few years be short on patience and concen¬
tration, will take great delight in
later, when it becomes a helpful
these exceptionally fine blocks from
instrument for burgeoning mathe¬
matical or architectural interests.
5-12 yrs.
KS167 (1 lb. 1 oz.) $5.00
 YBAItSS ^ding, construct'on anc* design

Peg and Pull Blocks Creative Snap Blocks Bolt-Tight

As their name implies, these hard¬ them. 4 to 8-year-olds can also Snapped together in one combina¬ Give a small boy a screw driver,
wood blocks may be pegged to¬ make things — more sophisticated tion, they may becomes car or some real hardware (nuts, bolts,
gether, pulled apart, rebuilt — to items that fit into their expanding train; in another, a dog or man, for washers), some wood with pre¬
make many interesting play "props,” world of play. And they all love example. These wood blocks and drilled holes, 4 wheels, and you
such as houses, tunnels, bridges. doing it! Unit block is 1V2" cube. wheels, with strong metal fasteners, won’t hear from him again until he
Adding to the set’s versatility are 3-8 yrs. provide many possibilities, many proudly shows you what he’s made.
wheels and axles for making cars Set No. 1 hours of constructive play. Cube is 3-6 yrs.
and trucks. 3-year-olds do very well KT745 (2 lbs. 8 oz.) $6.00 IV4". 28 pieces. 3-6 yrs. KT740 (2 lbs.) $3.95
with this — they can easily make KR015 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $5.00
Set No. 2 (Ulus.)
something from all these pieces —
KT744 (4 lbs. 8 oz.) $8.95
something that’s meaningful to

Hammer & Nail Design Kit Junior Handyman Wood Nuts & Bolts
A supply of varied, intricately cut Our wood tool box, for carrying to The exciting thing about this con¬ sive combinations with just the ac¬
steel shapes, in many colors, allows and from the job, has real working struction set is that even the very companying screw driver and
children, especially pounding- equipment, not toys: 20" handsaw, youngest can use it successfully. A wrench. 3-8 yrs.
minded boys, to create imaginative lightweight hammer, 6' folding rule, variety of large and colorful nuts KT742 (2 lbs. 4 oz.) $5.50
designs and collage pictures while metal square, supply of large¬ and bolts, holed strips, and wheels
learning to use hammer and nails. headed nails. A worth-while invest¬ can be joined together in impres¬
Includes soft-core board, 11" x ment. Sturdy maple. 20". 4-8 yrs.
I6V2", hammer and nails. 4-8 yrs. KR054 (6 lbs. 2 oz.)
KT741 (2 lbs. 2 oz.) $5.00

Rising TowersTM Wood Construction Set Magnastiks

There is just one shdpe —.but over The tumbler, shown in the photo One of the simplest toys, hence
80 pieces of that. Children will build below on his' gymnastic bar, was among the best, involving the basic
them up and up and up to incred¬ built from the wooden blocks, flat and universally fascinating principle
ible heights. Or, they’ll build them strips, dowels, and wheels included of magnetism. Highly polished steel
out onto either side for modern can¬ in this fine kit from Austria. Holes parts, in many forms and shapes,
tilever effects. A great new building in all pieces, properly spaced, per¬ can be arranged on magnetic base
set in bright colored durable plas¬ mit pegging parts together with plates to build up and out for bal¬
tic. Each tower is 2" in diameter. dowels to make working models of ancing acts, for sculpture effects,
3-8 yrs. things all boys, like — engines, for endless experimentation. 100
cranes, pulley systems, even a pieces, 4 base plates. 4-10 yrs.
KR255 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $3.00
swing bridge! Made of smoothly KR613 (2 lbs. 12 oz.) $7.95
finished hard beech, with a beauti¬
ful grain. Over 350 pieces. 5-10 yrs.
KT739 (3 lbs. 2 oz.) $8.00

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See page 24 for stores featuring toys by Creative Playthings, Inc.
 physical activity and body control
2/4-7 TEAKS
Feeling adequate in the active Dome Climber Fireman’s Gym
world of childhood requires an Simple, strong, attractive, its geodesic-type construction Lots of children can play amicably together on this
ability to control one’s body — to makes an exciting and safe climber with many play sturdy V high all wood gym. With a bar across the
run, jump, climb and keep up with possibilities. With a sheet of plastic or cloth added, top, 6 cleated boards for many uses (platforms, walk¬
others. Given proper equipment, it becomes a playhouse, a tent, an igloo, perhaps. All ing planks, slides), it boasts a center fireman’s pole
space, freedom and encourage¬ steel construction with safety tipped bolts. 51" to cen¬ that gets constant use and attention. Weather-protected
ment, your young child will gain ter; 8' base diameter. Shipped unassembled. 3-9 yrs. finish. Requires 40" x 60" space. 3 sections, easily
mastery of heights, enjoy rocking assembled. Express 3-9 yrs.
KP364M (52 lbs.) $29.95
and swinging motions, and handle KP109E (166 lbs.) $135.00
himself well in balancing and leap¬
ing. He will learn to express his
frustrations — on a punch bag
rather than a sibling. He will learn
to master fear, to use his body as
a beautiful means of self-expres¬
sion that is essential to the learn¬
ing process.

Ride ’em Tractor and Trailer Stair Slide Spring-O-LeneTM Rider-Roller

Put him . in the driver’s seat! This Wherever there are steps, this port¬ Children jump with joy on this wood Children’s own two feet seesaw
rugged toy rides smoothly on the able bedway becomes a slide. Sim¬ trampoline! Mounted on 4 rugged back and forth as they shift their
porch or sidewalk. It carries loads ply place its rubber friction pad on coil springs, it supports any child’s weight from one to the other, at¬
or a friend, thus generating impor¬ an upper step, and the slide rests weight,-has lots of bounce, will pro¬ tempting perfect balance. Great fun
tant give-and-take play. With trailer securely on the lower ones. It’s up vide a maximum of continuing fun and sport, and developer of quick
detached, it becomes two toys for and out of the way as quickly and and exercise at a modest price. reflexes. Serious skiers use a larger
two children. Hard maple, treaded easily as it is put into action. Our Made of strong Vfe " plywood for out¬ version to get in trim for the season
rubber tires, heavy swivel casters. own design, sanded and finished door, as well as indoor, use. 22" — a testimonial to its worth! 5-ply
44". 2-8 yrs. for smooth rides. 64" long. Express square. Easily assembled. 4-10 yrs. board, 22Va " long. 5-10 yrs.

KB153M (26 lbs.) $29.50 2-9 yrs. KP503M (17 lbs.) KR111 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $5.00

Irish Mail Rocking Boat

This traditional 4-wheeled car, hard It provides one of the very few ac¬ This is basic equipment for nursery alone. Turned over, its seats be¬
to find in recent years, has always tivities for pre-schoolers that schools and kindergartens, and be¬ come steps for all kinds of physical
been a special favorite, fondly re¬ develops back, shoulder, and arm longs in every home, especially activity and imaginative games.
called by all who had them as chil¬ muscles, and expands the lungs for apartments or ranch houses that Heavy-duty plywood. 4' x 2' x 14"
dren. It is propelled by pushing and full and proper breathing. And ,it’s don’t have all-important stairs. Sev¬ high. Express 2-8 yrs.
pulling with the arms, steering with great to ride! We consider it a very eral children may use it as a teeter- KP140E (38 lbs.)
the feet — the reverse of the tricycle. important toy, and are happy to pre¬ totter, or one can rock happily in it
sent this new model made for Cre¬
ative Playthings in West Germany.
Made of tubular steel, in auto-finish
red. Chain driven, with solid rubber
tires. Handbrake and adjustable
seat. 3-6 yrs.
KP536M (18 lbs. 4 oz.) $28.95
 I

2%-> YEARS physical activity and body control

In-DoorTM Exerciser Skate Skis Super Punch Bag
Be ready when your children yearn Double-duty beauties from England, A few left hooks, a few right jabs,
for something active to do indoors. (exclusive with us). They are skis and aggressions will have been
Swing, rings, and trapeze bar, with when snow’s on the ground, skates dissipated, mounting tensions gone.
ropes and chains for height ad¬ when ice is on the pond. Children From England, made especially for
justment, are readily suspended will slide and skate, having the us, this sturdy unit boasts a heavy-
and equally readily removed, from time of their lives, getting sure¬ duty coiled spring and rod mounted
any convenient doorway, using footed for the transition to real securely on wood base, topped with
either a gym bar (see below) or skates and skis. Two screws make a high quality bag and bladder, to
the screw-eye hooks included. Buy the conversion from skates to skis take many a hard work-out. Height
it for' preschoolers who need this and back again. Made of highly adjusts from 39"-49". 3-8 yrs.
kind of activity for healthy mus¬ polished non-rusting steel, adjust¬
cular and postural development; able for size, with toe and heel
they’ll still be using the rings and. straps. High in quality, low in cost.
bar when they’re high-schoolers. 4-8 yrs.
It’s an investment in continuing KR612 (2 lbs. 10 oz.) $3.00
physical fitness that will pay high
dividends. 2-16 yrs.
KR241 (8 lbs.) $15.95
Doorway Gym Bar
See full description on page 42.
KQ554M (3 lbs. 6 oz.) $8.95

Skate Scooter Rope Ladder

This we make for the youngest Suspended from a tree limb, or cel¬
scooters; it is just their size. The 4 lar or porch beam, this provides
roller-skate wheels and wide 8" swinging and climbing fun, as well
base make it stable and easy to as body building exercise. Stout
use. Hardwood, rounded corners, rope, maple rungs, with hardware
clear lacquer finish, 17" long, han¬ included. 10' length. 4-10 yrs.
dle height, 22". 4-7 yrs. KP090 (4 lbs. 12 oz.) $13.75
KQ802M (6 lbs.) $8.00
Swing-AboutTM
One rope instead of two, and young
swingers go back and forth, side¬
ways, ’round and ’round — a new
swinging experience. Lightweight
but strong plywood seat is attached
to durable 10' rope. 4-10 yrs.
KR110 (2 lbs.) $5.00

Climbing Rope
Children soon learn how to climb
hand over hand, grasping the prop¬
erly spaced wood dowels as they
go. As they develop the skill, they
acquire that all-important poise and
self-confidence. 10'. 4-10 yrs.
KP091 (3 lbs.) $8.00

Activity Dollies Ladder Exerciser

Children will burn up lots of excess metal legs with rubber casters. 2- We designed this exerciser to fill top makes it a playhouse or hide¬
energy on these untippable dollies. 8 yrs. the needs of the earliest climbers, away. Made of natural finish hard¬
They scoot easily and in any direc¬ One Only and also to last through their early wood rungs, painted uprights, and
tion, whether ridden on a knee, a KP220M (4 lbs. 8 oz.) $7.00 school years. Its rungs are spaced metal braces for non-tipping stabil¬
tummy, or a fanny. Triangular ply¬ for short legs; its ladders slanted ity. Needs 4' x 5' of floor space,
Set of 3
wood seats 12" on a side, 6V2" to give young climbers confidence. indoors or out. 44" high. 2-8 yrs.
KP221M (11 lbs. 4 oz.) $19.00
A sheet or blanket thrown over the KP509M (41 lbs.) $39.95

11
See page 41 for outdoor equipment for the 7-12 year old.
 homemaking toys
TA1 YEARS
Every nursery school and kinder¬ Child-Sized Pots and Pans Child-Sized Tea Set
garten has its doll and housekeep¬ Rust-proof, school quality, utilitarian It won't rust, it won’t bend; it will
ing corner. Extensive and varied in size, these five double-gauge serve children and their friends.
activity takes place there. Family spun aluminum utensils, with strong Double-gauge aluminum, school
roles are recreated, with much bakelite handles, are excellent for quality. Service for 4. 2-8 yrs.
talking about meals, about chil¬ both imaginary and real cooking. KQ712 (2 lbs.) $7.50
dren, about clothes. Young girls We know many a one that serves
become “mommy”, young brothers the family daily along with regular Aluminum Cutlery Set
“daddy”, if just for the small cookware. Saucepan, 4" x 2" deep. Sturdy aluminum, in handy plastic
drama of having pretended after¬ 2-8 yrs. tray. 18-piece set, appropriate for
noon tea. Mores and patterns of KQ710 (2 lbs. 10 oz.) $7.50 use with tea set. 2-8 yrs.
family behavior are tested and KH330 (9 oz.) $1.75
developed. Just as schools have
done, every home should aim to
provide this kind of equipment and
space for its use. By doing so an
important dimension is added to
children’s play.

Mini-Kitchen Housecleaning Set Child-Sized Housekeeping Toys Child-Sized Cupboard

Playing house is an integral part Has hinged double doors, large
Our new sink-stove combination will Child-sized and made especially
of childhood. Children universally area for storage. Overall size 12"
stimulate much domestic activity. for Creative Playthings, Inc. to our
imitate their elders in creating a x 18" x 37", counter height 24"
Stove has silk-screened burners, exacting specifications: corn broom
playworld replica of the adult Express 2-8 yrs.
hinged-door oven with magnetic (38"), wet mop, metal dustpan, hand
brush with nylon bristles, and most world. Child-sized toys help them KH291E (39 lbs.) $35.00
catch. Sink has serviceable counter
top, removable pan for dishes, stor¬ popular of all, a push broom. Each achieve mastery and security in
Child-Sized Refrigerator
age area and shelf below. 30" x 12" has metal loop for hanging. Each is that world. All our housekeeping Has freezer compartment above,
x 23". Birch plywood, varnish finish top quality, for long use. 2-8 yrs. toys fit children’s needs, children’s shelves below, for daily food needs;
Express 2-8 yrs. $6.50 sizes. Our kitchen equipment is
KH300M (4 lbs. 1 oz.) sturdy hinges on doors for much
non-warping plywood with white opening and closing activity. 12" x
KH406E (33 lbs.) $39.00 lacquer finish; counter tops have
18" x 37". Express 2-8 yrs.
serviceable plastic-impregnated
KH293E (39 lbs.) $35.00
surfaces; all hardware is cadmium
plated to make it rust-proof. This Child-Sized Stove
equipment will withstand years of Painted burners. Securely fastened
use in home or school. black plastic knobs turn easily.
Generous storage compartment.
Child-Sized Sink
Sized for use with our KQ710,
Removable water tray, simulated
cooking utensils (see above). 12"
faucet, large storage area below.
x 16" x 24". 2-8 yrs.
121/2" x 27%" x 23". Express
2-8 yrs. KH290M (25 lbs.) $25.00
KH294E (39 lbs.) $36.50
Table-Top Ironing Board
and Iron
Simple, sturdy, and practical, with
no fragile parts. 3' cord plugs into
wood iron to add realism. Hardwood
board is 31" long, 4%" high. 2-
8 yrs.
KH315M (5 lbs. 10 oz.) $10.00

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2<4-7 xmmdo11 house play
Folding Doll House
When little girls are ready for that important real
doll house, with lots of furniture, this is the one
they’ll choose.' They can rearrange the rooms
easily from the open top, and move their doll
people from place to place as they play. They
can see and be inside. Developed especially
for us, the house has movable partitions fitting
into grooved slots to form 5 rooms; it is hinged
at corners and sides to fold into compact pack¬
age for storage or travel; its exterior sides are
5/s" plywood blue outside, white walls within.
Size in use, 30" x 30" x 77/e". Dolls shown not
included; see below. 4-8 yrs.
KD100M (17 lbs. 7 oz.) $25.00

Solid Block Furniture

Scaled for this Folding Doll House (1" = 5 Bathroom (3)
1'). these beautifully designed pieces are KD106 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $4.00
solid wood, cherry or maple, lacquer fin¬ 6 Kitchen (4)
ished, virtually unbreakable. Notice the real
drawers, the workable, hinged doors, 214- KD101 (3 lbs. $7.00
8 yrs. Complete Set
1 Bedroom (4 pcs.) 27 pieces, listed above, packaged as a unit
KD103 (2 lbs. 2 oz.) $6.00 at a saving. 214-8 yrs.
2 Living Room (6) KD108M (14 lbs. 8 oz.) $34.00
KD102 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $7.00 /Bendable Rubber Families (5)
(See description on page 16)
3 Nursery (4)
White
KD105 (2 lbs.) $5.75 KB292 (12 oz.) $9.50
4 Dining Room (6) Negro
KD104 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $7.00 KB492 (12 oz.) $9.50

PlaytownTM HideawayTM House

Furnished Doll House It’s a four-story town house, com¬ ness. Made of corrugated board,
This excellent first doll house is one is 1114" deep and 1514" wide. The plete with attic. It has a checker¬ 19" x 1414" x 2614" to roof top
spacious room with full access at peak of its removable roof is 11" board roof, a different decor and Accepts doll house furniture and
the front, as well as from the top, high. We recommend our Bendable color scheme on each level, and dolls scaled %" to 1'. Shipped
with the roof removed. It is the basic Rubber Family for use with this a delightful dream-world character. unassembled. 3-8 yrs.
unit of which our PlaytownTM com¬ house; these dolls are scaled to fit, When it’s not a doll house, it be¬ (Toys shown not included.)
munity is built (see p. 16). The fur¬ and are shown above. (See p. 16 comes the coolest hideaway imag¬ $8.95
nishings are selected from our solid for full description.) 214-8 yrs. inable—for the very furniture and
block doll house furniture sets: table dolls it housed, for the many toys
KB088M (13 lbs. 12 oz.) $18.50
and 4 chairs, bed, dresser with pull¬ that need safe storage, for jewels
out drawers, and a stove. The house and treasures, even for socks and
sweaters. All its 5 drawers permit,
even encourage, organized neat¬
 2% 1 YEARS d0"play
Historically, dolls are the most Sasha Dolls
popular of playthings. Victor Hugo Three years ago we introduced the
explained why many years ago: then revolutionary Sasha doll to
“In the same ways as birds make the U. S—a doll with a dark “skin"
a nest of anything, children make representing no particular nation¬
a doll of no matter what . . ” We ality, but a composite of many.
at Creative Playthings, Inc. have She is somewhat sad, somewhat
made a concerted effort in the wistful — not at all like other dolls.
past few years to offer not quantity Children relate to her readily and
nor gadgetry, but uniqueness of have taken her to their hearts. Now
quality, to this vital area of child we have added Gregor, a boy in
play. Our Little BrotherTM doll — sweater and jeans, and Sasha in a
this year accompanied by a brand crisp new checked gingham dress.
new Little Sister TM doll — offers a Of course, we still love Sasha Anne
simple, direct and normal approach (shown right). The dolls are 16"
to a child’s understanding of sex¬ tall, have rooted hair that can be
ual differences. Our new Sasha and washed and combed, wear attrac¬
Gregor dolls are universal in color, tive outfits. 4-10 yrs.
filling the identification needs of SASHA, blonde only
all children. We offer these and KD341 (2 lbs. 12 oz.) $15.75
other quality dolls for you to eval¬
GREGOR, brunet only
uate, along with clothes, beds and
KD342 (2 lbs. 12 oz.) $15.75
other accessories to make doll play
fully rewarding. Sasha Anne™ Sasha AnneTA
An original Sasha in corduroy dress
with pinafore. 4-10 yrs.
KD291 (2 lbs. 2 oz.) $14.75 SASHA

Little BrotherTM This year Little SisterTM joins him. KD434 Playsuit — Rompers & Shirt Baby Doll Wardrobe
And Little SisterTM She is like a real baby girl, with the (Cotton) (6 oz.) $3.25 Yellow pajamas, red snowsuit, blue
We achieved a “first” in 1967 by same almost human qualities of the KD435 Snowsuit and Hat hat and coat are well made, wash¬
introducing Little BrotherTM to the boy. She wears diapers, yellow lace- (Corduroy) (6 oz.) $4.50 able, and easy to put on and take
American public. He is a quality trimmed panties and matching slip. off. For Bendi-Baby and other 18"-
KD436 Sleeper (Flannel)
doll, modeled after a famous statue Both are made of top quality soft 20" dolls. 2-8 yrs.
(not illustrated) (6 oz.) $2.25
in Florence. He resembles a real vinyl, have washable, combable KD315 (6 oz.) $5.50
baby boy, not just a neuter doll hair, are 21" tall. 216-10 yrs.
Bendi-BabyTM
dressed as a boy. And, he is very 16"-18" Doll Clothes
Little BrotherTM, Blond What doll do you know who can be
baby-like — in size, weight, body What every well-dressed young lady
KD334 (4 lbs. 2 oz.) $17.95 posed and put in any position?
contours, even the feel of his hands
Bendi-BabyTM can. She is made on doll wears: a cotton skimmer at
and fingers. Girls adore him be¬ Little BrotherTM, Brunet home, a suit (skirt, blouse, vest) for
a wire frame covered with molded
cause he is an actual little brother. KD335 (4 lbs. 2 oz.) $17.95
foam rubber wtih a protective fab¬ school, a red nightie for sweet
They all accept his body features
Little SisterTM, Blonde ric “skin.” She has rooted blonde dreams. Handsomely styled, nicely
naturally, just as children accept
KD344 (4 lbs. 2 oz.) $17.95 hair, wears attractive and practical detailed, made of sturdy material.
differences among themselves, and
play-clothes: a patterned blouse These are just right for Sasha — and
within their families. He is dressed
in diapers with Velcro fastenings,
Little Brother™ Outfits with snap fasteners, button-on-over¬ other slim dolls. 4-10 yrs.

rubber pants, nylon baby shirt. Specially designed for rugged wear, alls with back elastic. 18". 2-8 yrs. KD316 (6 oz.) $4.50
and easy on-and-off dressing. KD340 (4 lbs. 6 oz.) $9.50
Color - coordinated, in shades of
green. Ail will also fit Little SisterTM

Little SisterTM

Bendi-BabyTM

Little BrotherTM
in Playsuit

Little Brother™

Little BrotherTM Baby Doll

14 in Snowsuit and Hat Wardrobe 16"-18" Doll Clothes
 T/i-1 YI2AKS d0"play
First Carriage height, 22". Shipped unassembled. Child-Sized Doll Bed Doll Bunk Beds
For that important first doll car¬ 3-8 yrs. Large enough and strong enough If you need 2 doll beds for 2 chil¬
riage, this has no peer. With its KP222M (26 lbs. 12 oz.) $27.50 for a girl’s biggest doll, her baby dren, or a- double decker for one,
large solid wheels, its rubber tires, sister, even herself. Plywood, solid there’s no need to look further. Our
its extra heavy axles, and its single¬ panel bottom. Inside size, 14" x hardwood bunks, with solid bot¬
piece molded plywood body with Rock-A-ByeTM Cradle 2914 ". 2-8 yrs. toms, are so rugged and handsome
strong maple sides, it is a carriage Doll mothers love our unique cradle they can’t be beat! Each 814" x
KH311M (13 lbs. 6 oz.) $14.50
that will serve its owner well, and for putting their babies to bed and 1914 ". 2-8 yrs.
will last for others to enjoy in later rocking them to sleep. It’s roomy Double
years, inside measurements, 10" x and solid, will hold one doll or a Doll Bedding KQ716M (13 lbs. 2 oz.)
19". Handle height, 23". A “Good family of dolls; it will even hold Vinyl-covered mattress and pillow,
\ Single
Design” winner. 2-7 yrs. the smallest girl herself when she drip-dry dacron sheets, pink and
KH404M (7 lbs.)
KH401M (20 lbs.) c $24.50 chooses to try it out. Formed from blue machine-washable thermal
a single piece of curved plywood, blanket — the ultimate in elegance,
with solid maple end pieces for a comfort, practicality! Mattress 14" Honey Bears
Push-Me Doll Carriage long life. 11" x 22" x 7" deep. x 2914 "2-8 yrs. Top quality wool mohair, fully
Definitely a fun carriage, as well as 2-8 yrs. KD097 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $5.95 jointed legs and arms. See P. 30
a practical one. It will transport a KH403M (7 lbs.) $9.95 for full description. 6 mos.-8 yrs.
whole family of dolls, a friend,- or
even a pet dog. Because it’s heavy- Brother
based and non-tipping, it has (12") KD320 (1 lb.) $6.50
proved invaluable for use with Mama
handicapped children. All hard¬ (14") KD321 (1 lb. 4oz.) $7.50
wood, rubber-tired wheels. Inside Papa
dimensions, lOIA" x 24"; handle (16") KD322 (1 lb. lOoz.) $8.50

Rock-A-ByeTM Cradle

Child-Sized Doll Bed

First Carriage

Push-Me Doll Carriage Doll Bunk Beds

r
community awareness: people and animals
2!4-7 YEARS
Children build their city, re-create PlaytownTM PlaytownTM stable Foldaway Barn
the countryside. As they do so, Community Buildings Horse lovers will love this stable Easily accessible from the top,
they become a vital part of it all. Children do exciting things with with its two horses, pony, and colt, hinged on each side to fold for
They make it into their world as it these. They make them into ranch of rubber, realistically detailed, and convenient storage. It’s barn red,
is or appears to be, or as they houses, apartments, grocery stores. with stable boy in attendance. Barn has swinging doors, partitioned
wish it to be. To do so, they de¬ They furnish them. Their dolls or is maple, 111/2" x 1514" x 14" to stalls, is scaled for our Rubber
mand a realism and durability no people live in them. They make top of removable roof. 2-9 yrs. Farm Animals (see extras below).
less than the real world in which them an integral part of their com¬ KB094M (14 lbs.) $23.00 Hardwood, 30" x 16" x 8". 2-9 yrs.
they live. We feel that Creative munity play. Maple, with plywood KB090M (12 lbs. 6 oz.) $20.00
Playthings, Inc. is unique in offer¬ floors, hardboard roofs, open fronts.
ing this much needed realism and Each unit 11 Vs?" x 15" x 11" high, PlaytownTM Farm
durability. Here are farm animals, plus roof. Sold in sets of 2 or 4. Here are essentials for full-scale Bendable Rubber Families
integrated people, farm buildings, 2-9 yrs. farm play: a barn with stalls; the Realistic people, formed of rubber
stacking units for constructing farmer and his wife and tractor; over a wire frame so they will stay
Two-Unit
taller city apartment dwellings - the animals that live there: horse, put when children position them.
KB092M (20 lbs. 6 oz.) $22.00
all the components for building an cow, 2 pigs, and 2 marvelous sheep Scaled 1" to 12-10 yrs.
Four-Unit Express
ego-satisfying toy world that will with coats of real lambswool! All Rubber Family, Negro (5)
KB096E (40 lbs. 8 oz.) $42.00
last throughout a child’s learning. wood for years of play. Barn 111/2" KB492 (12 oz.) $9.50
x 15" x 14". 2-9 yrs. Rubber Family, White (5)
KB091M (16 lbs.) $22.50 KB292 (12 oz.) $9.50

Rubber Farm Animals Rubber Zoo Animals Sculptured Wood Family Rubber Community Workers,
A perfectly scaled farm animal set Authentic, jumbo-sized rubber wild There is Mother with Baby cradled Integrated
with complete body features au¬ animals, with amazingly realistic in her arms, Father, two older chil¬ Set of 6: laborer, captain, police¬
thentically painted. They range details hand painted by our own dren, and the family cat and dog. man, mailman, conductor, and fire¬
from an 8" horse to well fed 3" craftsmen. Range in size from 12" Designed especially for us by Vitali, man. The same construction as
pig, also including a colt, sheep, elephant to 9" lion. Also includes a gifted Swiss sculptor, they are Rubber Families, above. 2-10 yrs.
bull, cow, and calf. II/2-6 yrs. giraffe, zebra, hippopotamus. Set of carved out of hardwood and fin¬ KB319 (1 lb.) / $12.00
5. 2-10 yrs. ished in clear satin lacquer. They
KB988 (3 lbs.) Set of 7 $11.50
KQ748 (2 lbs. 8 oz.) $14.95 are exhibited in museums as good
Rubber Horses art forms, as well as good toys.
Mare (8"), and Colt. 114-6 yrs. Father, 6". 2-10 yrs.
KB989 (11 oz.) $4.50 KB060 (1 lb.) $8.50

Rubber Cows
Bull (814"), Cow, Calf. 114-6 yrs.
KB990 (1 lb.) $6.50

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 jj community awareness: building a town

1. PlaytownTM Marina 4. PlaytownTM Airfield

Activity galore for the boating set! gauges; attending tank truck; lubri¬ All flights of imagination begin at x 54" heavy vinyl landing area.
Two 11" docks, 71/4" hydroplane, cation rack; crank-operated elevator this airfield with its plane, glider, 3-9 yrs.
6" cabin cruiser, 4" rowboat, gang¬ for roof-top parking; and a solid jeep with baggage trailers, I6I/2" KB584M (4 lbs. 14 oz.) $15.00
way and gas pump. Auto, with wood car to be serviced and parked. molded plywood hangar, and 34"
special hitch, has trailer for trans¬ 15V2 " x 111/2" x 9V2". 2-9 yrs.
porting the boats or the plane. KB083M (17 lbs.) $21.95
Made entirely of sturdy birchwood.
3-9 yrs.
KB069 (4 lbs. 12 oz.) $12.00

2. PlaytownTM Firehouse
This fully equipped 2-story station
has two beds in open-top sleeping
quarters, the important sliding pole,
fire chief car, and 14" fire engine
with ladder, hose, hydrant, all in
beautifully finished hardwood to
spark the interest of junior fire
fighters. Station, 151/2" x IIV2" x
14" high. 2-9 yrs.
KB081 (18 lbs.) $19.95

3. PlaytownTM Garage
There’s lots to play with: a two-
pump bay, with hoses and rotating

Trains 5n TracksTM Highways *n BywaysTM

This basic train-play equipment (important!), even an under-or-over With more and more cars these connections, are straight and curved
allows boys to make and vary their bridge. Made of beautiful hard days, including miniaturized ones for making bypasses and access
own layout, run their own railroads. beech, with easily managed track like Corgis and Dinkys, the public routes. 31 sections in all, 1.14"
Result: they’ll go back to it time connectors, solid cars with wheels clamors for new highways. This wide, with 6 sturdy wood autos
and again with a sustained interest that stay on, plus unusual acces¬ one, built for us, having in mind and trucks included. Don’t overlook
few other toys command. Our spe¬ sories to be added later (see Add- small boys with small cars, is colorful MinicarsTM (p. 4) for use
cial set, from West Germany, has Ons, below). 3-8 yrs. smoothly finished natural beech. on this roadway. 3-8 yrs.
37 sections of track, five cars with KB943 (6 lbs. 4 oz.) $14.95 The roadway sections fasten to¬ KB945 (5 lbs. 12 oz.) $12.95
two engines for two engineers gether readily wtih ball and socket

Add-Ons For Trains ’N TracksTM Our Town Magnetic Sandbox

An ample supply of needed signs With so much attention being fo¬ skyscrapers, railroad station); and a Children become giants when they
and signals for safe railroading, 5 cused on urban renewal these days, bountiful collection of trees and ve¬ operate this, their own lilliputian
extra cars and tracks, and dips and it’s little wonder that children’s play hicles. 36" x 41", large enough for world. Holding a magnet from be¬
rises in mountain bedway sections reflects this interest. This kit, ours several children to work together, low, they maneuver a bulldozer
with 43/4" stanchion supports will alone, features a vinyl layout either independently or coopera¬ that clears paths through the sand,
carry Trains ’N Tracks to even more brightly colored to suggest residen¬ tively. Our Town is all hardwood, a truck that travels over roads,
exciting heights! 22 pieces in all. tial, commercial, and recreational distinguishing it from others. 4-8 through tunnels. A transparent dome
3-8 yrs. areas, but abstract enough for a yrs. covers the 12" x 16" simulated
KB944 (2 lbs. 4 oz.) $6.95 child to vary as he prefers; 33 in¬ KB659 (7 lbs.) $9.00 town, safely containing everything.
dividual buildings (houses, stores, Rests on supporting legs. 3-10 yrs.
KR457 (2 lbs.) $3.00
 community awareness: providing transportation
2% ~ YEARS
The early childhood years are a Sculptured Transportation Set Town And CountryTM Play
time of keen interest in the child’s Nothing comes apart, nothing is apt We’ve been hesitant in accepting And, some pieces stack so simply
immediate environment. Much of to break, because our own special plastic toys. But we’ve succumbed that big and little builders can play
children’s play will center about sculptured toys are carved from one to this unbreakable, glorious-col¬ together with a minimum of con¬
trains, planes, trucks, buses and piece of wood. Solid and hand¬ ored set from West Germany. One flict. Train car length, 25/e". 50
boats. Transportation toys give the some, they have won international box-like piece becomes a train, a pieces, plus 10 sets of wheels and
child a means of exploring and recognition at museums and trade wagon, a garage, a bridge. Other axles, in compartmented box for
conquering the outside world. They fairs, and acclaim by small boys. shapes make houses, silos, barns. neat storage. 4-8 yrs.
must, at the same time, fit the Car, bus, truck, plane — a set of 4, KB 982 (2 lbs.) $4.50
child's developing skill. Small toys 4" to 7". 2-5 yrs.
permit large layouts of cities and KB045 (3 lbs.) $10.50
farms with bodies of water, moun¬
tains, and roads. Larger toys en¬
courage active and group play.
Study your children and adopt the
scales which best meet their needs.

Construction Vehicles Work Train Farm Vehicles and Animals Transportation Vehicles
Watching huge cranes and shovels Sturdy wood trains, with functional This folksy farmer and his wife have This basic set of natural finished
is fascinating to boys, small and moving parts, have virtually disap¬ a tractor and a stake truck with hardwood takes care of many small
large. Operating their own equip¬ peared from the American scene. hook-on trailer: also, a full comple¬ boy needs: there is an 1814" train,
ment becomes engrossing work. But this beautifully designed Ger¬ ment of barnyard animals: two wool- a functioning fire ladder truck, a
These toys will spark many a block man version has the traditional covered sheep, two pigs, three stake truck and trailer for hauling,
building or sandbox project. Made locomotive bell, swinging gondola cows, and a horse. Hardwood, un¬ a bus to take him cross-country.
of unpainted hardwood, they ace de¬ car, and moving crane. Hardwood, painted, beautifully designed. Stake These will add meaning and impor¬
pendably mobile. Set of 3. Steam metal couplers, firmly secured truck and trailer, 13". 2-8 yrs. tance to his blocks, his towns, his
Roller, 6". 3-8 yrs. wheels. Engine and 5 cars, 21" KB832 (4 lbs. 2 oz.) $12.00 play life. 2-8 yrs.
long. 214 -6 yrs. KB830 (4 lbs. 12 oz.) $13.00
KB940 (1 lb. 2 oz.)

Single Transportation Toys BlockomobilesTM

In response to many requests for Helicopter Every blockbuilder needs lots of orange, yellow, green, and black)
separate units of our Vehicle Sets 6" KE003 (1 lb.) $2.25 cars and trucks and people, in make our transport fleet of 10 cars,
for Playtown Units, we offer these Airplane proper scale. To provide the biggest 2 trucks, bus, boat, car, and snap-
four most popular ones. Natural value in these accessories, we elimi¬ together train, several trees, and
8" KE004 (1 lb.) $2.25
wood, simple in design, sturdy. 2- nated expensive wheels, axles, and 30 peg-in riders for the vehicles.
Auto Even non-blockbuilders will be ec¬
6 yrs. other superfluous detail; but we left
5" KE022 (1 lb.) $1.50
in the important extras: drivers, pas¬ static over these! Packaged in a
Truck sengers, and trees. The result was practical poly container, with cover.
614" KE024 (1 lb. 6 oz.) $2.50 a 1967 Good Design award winner. Vehicles average 3" long. 4-8 yrs.
Chunky handfuls of wood (blue, KB655 $7.50
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community awareness: providing transportation

Jumbo-Size Vehicles A. Auto B. Dump Truck D. Diesel Train

In our tradition of sturdy wood Hard-top with removable sun-roof. Modern in design with tip cab, tip Engine, two fiat cars, caboose, all
construction, this group of cars, Natural finish, 13". 2-8 yrs. body, tailgate. 11". 2-8 yrs. interlock with easy-to-manage peg-
trucks, train are beautifully finished KB145 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $9.50 KB892 (4 lbs. 2 oz.) $10.50 and-hole connection. 48". 2-8 yrs.
in natural and orange. They are KB941M (15 lbs. 5 oz.) $22.50
long-lasting — in the attention they C. Fire Chief Car
command, the interest they provide, Red, with lift-off roof-window sec¬ E. Derrick Truck
the years they will serve. tion. Inside, 4 wood turned “peo¬ A turn of the crank raises and low¬
ple” fit into 4 drilled holes. 2-8 yrs. ers the boom. Crane rotates full
KB137 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $9.50 360°. 19". 3-8 yrs.
KB894 (5 lbs. 1 oz.) $13.00

Giant Ride ’Em Toys A. Train B. Bus D. Dump Truck

These vehicles designed originally Size (6' 7") permits and encourages 26" long, has 4 peg-in passengers The body can be tipped, the tail¬
for schools, are hardwood, have group play. Engine and caboose and driver. Flat solid top for com¬ gates swing open, the contents are
securely attached wheels, cabs or have removable tops for fun in load¬ fortable riding. 2-8 yrs. discharged. 18". 2-8 yrs.
tops to sit on, and wood-turned ing. Flat cars also accept freight. KB802M (14 lbs. 5 oz.) $22.00 KB804M (13 lbs. 8 oz.) $20.00
figures to man them. They are mas¬ 2-8 yrs.
sive, rugged, long-lasting, and make KB800M (31 lbs.) $49.50 C. Fire Engine E. Open Van
an important and impressive addi¬ Has detachable trailer, two ladders. Large and roomy, for transporting
tion to a child’s world. 30". 2-8 yrs. many sundries. Enclosed truck body
KB150M (16 lbs.) $25.00 is 21" x 8" x 11V2". 2-8 yrs.
KB806M (14 lbs. 10 oz.) $20.00

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 building with unit blocks
2%-l YEARS
size: 13/a" x 23A" x SVa". We take Starter Blocks Playroom Blocks 3-5 yrs.
Unit Building Blocks
extreme care in manufacturing This year we have added a new KB933M (70 lbs.) $39.95
Our business was founded on these
blocks — and for good reason: chil¬ them, cutting and sanding them so set of blocks with fewer pieces, and Family Blocks
that they all fit perfectly together to at a budget price, as an encourage¬ Packed in 2 cartons. Express.
dren play with them week in and
make completely solid structures. ment to starting children on early 4-10 yrs.
week out, year after year —often
until the age of 10 or 12 (as in the Whatever else you buy, we urge you block-building careers. 48 pieces, KB934E (120 lbs.) $65.00
case of Frank Lloyd Wright). No to get blocks first. They are your 9 shapes. 2-4 yrs. Supplementary Basic Blocks
other toys are this versatile, no wisest investment, an enduring gift. KB942 (20 lbs.) $15.95 25 blocks in 4 shapes. 2-10 yrs.
other toys can claim this record. Whether you have one child or KB937 (17 lbs. 14 oz.) $9.75
Junior Blocks 2-4 yrs.
We make our blocks of fine-grained more, preschoolers or older, one of KB932M (38 lbs. 12 oz.) $22.50 Supplementary Block Shapes
maple, in the standard school unit the following age-graded sets will 25 blocks in 14 unusual shapes.
be right. The contents of each are 4-10 yrs.
listed below. KB824 (13 lbs.) $12.50

Blocks may be bought by the piece; here are the shapes and prices.
Starter Block Set: 4 B007 Column
2 B008 Large Column
Quan. Code# Shape
8 B009 Diagonal
10 B001 Square 4 B010 Triangle
12 B002 Unit 4 B011 Ramp
4 B003 Double Unit 1 set B013 Large Switch &
2 B004 Quadlong Gothic Door
8 B006 Square Pillar (2 to a set)
4 B007 Column 2 sets B017 Circular Curve
4 B009 Diagonal & Va Circle
2 sets B021 Roman Arch & Half (2 to a set)
Circle (2 to a set) 2 B019 Large Buttress
1 set B021 Roman Arch & Half
Total Number of Pieces: 48
Circle (2 to a set)
Total Number of Shapes: 9 2 B025 Floor Board
2 B026 Double Unit
Junior Block Set Triangle

Shape Total Number of Pieces: 122

Quan. Code #
Square Total Number of Shapes: 20
7 B001
18 B002 Unit
10 B003 Double Unit Family Block Set:
2 B004 Quadlong
6 B005 Roof Board Quan. Code # Shape
6 B006 Square Pillar 12 B001 Square
2 B007 Column 60 B002 Unit
2 BOOS Large Column 40 B003 Double Unit
2 B009 Diagonal 6 B004 Quadlong
4 B010 Triangle 6 B005 Roof Board
2 B011 Ramp B006 Square Pillar 8 B028 Quarter Pillar 2 B008 Large Column
8
1 set B021 Roman Arch & Half B007 Column Total Number of Pieces: 185 4 B010 Triangle
4
Circle (2 to a set) B008 Large Column 2 B011 Ramp
4 Total Number of Shapes: 22
2 B025 Floor Board B009 Diagonal 1 BOH Y Switch
4
2 B026 Double Unit B010 Triangle 2 sets B015 Half Arch &
8 Supplementary Basic Block Setr
Triangle B011 Ramp Buttress
8
B013 Large Switch & Quan. Code # Shape (2 to a set)
Total Number of Pieces: 67 1 set
Gothic Door 2 sets B017 Circular Curve
9 B002 Unit
Total Number of Shapes: 15 (2 to a set) & Va Circle
10 BOOS Double Unit
BOH Y Switch (2 to a set)
1 4 B005 Roof Board
Circular Curve 1 set B021 Roman Arch & Half
Playroom Block Set: 2 sets B017 2 B011 Ramp
& Va Circle Circle (2 to a set)
Shape Total Number of Pieces: 25 1 B023 Half Circular
Quan. Code # (2 to a set)
Large Buttress Total Number of Shapes: 4 Curve
12 B001 Square 1 B019
Roman Arch & Half 1 B024 Double Switch
36 B002 Unit 1 set B021
Circle (2 to a set) Supplementary Block Shapes: 1 B029 Solid Half Circle
20 B003 Double Unit
4 B004 Quadlong 3 B025 Floor Board Total Number of Pieces: 25
Quan. Code # Shape
8 B005 Roof Board 4 B026 Double Unit
3 B005 Roof Board Total Number of Shapes: 14
6 B006 Square Pillar Triangle
18 20
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Introducing the new Build-and-Grow Club...

in the Build-and-Grow Club by

ow. You send no money with you
hipments: 21 pieces, including
ctor, bull-worth $8.50 In a!!).
lives a free gift for joining the program: the hon
pictured below (worth $5.95). For all this you are bill*
children playing with these toys for 10-15 days, and if
I the rest of your subscription. A simple no risk plan for you.

Should you continue with the program, your child receives five additional ship¬
ments on a monthly basis, until he has received 82 pieces in all, including 20
different blocKshapes and various accessories available with no other hardwood
block set (see photo to the right for full contents). Each shipment averages some
13 to 14 pieces worth $8.50—for each you are billed $6.95, and you can cancel
anytime you choose. The total subscription price for six months: i
includes postage.

Why do we make this offer? Because we

know that once you have watched your
children build with these blocks, you will
become a steady block customer.-We
willing to pay to prove it! Thousands
others, including 43,000 Americ
schools, Head Start and learning cente
have *

Block Transporter Half-Scale Unit Blocks

Teachers have long appreciated the benefits of this These maple blocks are a half-sized version of our IMPORTANT: Cut out the form be¬
truck, and think it’s a pity it’s not in more homes. Chil¬ regular preschool and kindergarten blocks. Being low and return enclosed in the pre¬
dren load blocks or other playthings, transport them smaller, they serve as a supplement, and not a sub¬ addressed envelope bound into
where needed, and unload. When play is over they stitute. The larger sized blocks (see opposite page) are this catalog. Do not total this order
reverse the process, because putting things away is important for early building efforts; but these smaller with your other Creative Play¬
half the fun. As a plaything, one child can scoot on it. blocks are just what four- to eight-year-olds will want things’ purchases since it will be
Two can sit side by side or take turns pushing each for advanced building projects. 73 blocks, 11 shapes, handled entirely separately and
other. Or, it’s a cozy seat for TV watching. Maple, in multiples of unit size, 1%" x 23A" x 11/16". 4-8 yrs. you will be billed separately,
mounted on heavy-duty casters. Inside measures 2014 " KB647 (7 lbs.) $7.75 whether or not you already have a
x 14". Express (blocks shown are JUNIOR BLOCKS, Creative Playthings credit account.
not incl.) 2-8 yrs.
Check box below and write in the
KB095E (20 lbs.) $19.95 name of the child you would like
to receive this program. (If more
than one child, please attach list
of names.) Also enter your name
and address in the space provided,
if you live at an address other than
that of the child or children en¬
rolled.

Arc-Curves Clip-On Wheels and Block Send all orders to: |;KyT|VE PLAYTHINGS, INC.
With these curved arches children
will build things they never could
“Why didn’t I think of that?” is the
immediate response of parents to
I Princeton. New Jersey 08540

before: tunnels, circus rings, ar¬

cades, airplane hangars, as well as
this simple method of converting a
unit block (2%" x 514") into a car I □ Please enroll the following child (children) in the Build-and-
Grow Club. I understand that he or she will receive one shipment
modern-age space stations. Heavy
molded plywood, 2%" wide, 11"
or truck. 2 rubber wheels on a metal
axle, housed in a plastic frame, I of blocks on receipt of this order, and that I will be billed at $6.95
for this shipment and for each of five shipments thereafter, on a
span. Set of 6. 3-12 yrs. snap on and off in a jiffy. 2 sets of monthly basis, unless I cancel my subscription. He or she will also
KB996 (3 lbs. 4 oz.) $7.50 wheels, and one block. 2-8 yrs. I receive free, with the first shipment of blocks, the premium (a $5.95
KB425 (12 oz.) $2.75 value) described above. The total price for this six-month program
I is $41.70, postage paid. KW503

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 H%_7 YEARS dressing up and making believe

Every nursery school and kinder¬ Finger Puppet Fun Stage Only these as unusual party favors.
garten has its dramatic arts sec¬ Built from twelve 8" x 10" slotted KA564 (1 lb. 9 oz.) $5.00
tion with puppets and dress-up People Finger Puppets
panels, up or out, in house-of-
materials. The home should pro¬ Wood Head Finger Puppets Set of 5, wood heads, cloth bodies.
cards style, this colorful theater
vide the same — for here is a cen¬ Each fits a small finger (or even a Includes two adults, two children,
lets the youngest actors act, and
ter of continuous activity. Children parent’s). Each responds readily to clown. 3-8 yrs.
be their own audience too. Includes
play roles; they are princesses or the slightest motion to tell a story, KG625 (10 oz.) $2.50
5 people puppet performers, (shown
nurses, cowboys or doctors. They to air a grievance. They are simple
at right) worn on a finger, easily
and well-designed, and fulfill a pur¬ Animal Finger Puppets
dramatize an adult world which manipulated. 4-10 yrs.
pose in communication with or Set of 5, wood heads, cloth bodies.
they are trying to understand. They
Complete among children of nursery and pri¬ 3-8 yrs.
express themselves more freely,
because now they have assumed KA090 (2 lbs. 5 oz.) $7.25 mary school ages. Don’t overlook KG447 (12 oz.) $1.75
the guise of another. (You may be
totally surprised at what he or she
will say from the lips of a puppet
or a costumed figure.) These are
playthings that have a powerful
force in stimulating imaginations,
enhancing experiences, letting
your child be for this moment what
he may be some day in the future.

Puppet Stage Talking Animal Puppets Family Hand Puppets Puppet ShowplaceTM
Big, beautiful, and built to last Fitting a child’s hand like a com¬ These five colorfully painted rubber A colorful double-duty showplace,
through years of hit performances. fortable mitten, our colorful rubber puppets may be used by children where hand puppets perform in
Made of maple-framed Masonite, puppets are easy for any age to or adults to dramatize family and center panel, 17V4" x 18Vi"; finger
with orange side panels, blue chalk- manipulate. They are ready “mouth¬ story telling situations. They are puppets through openings in side
surface marquee, fabric draw cur¬ pieces” for ail that needs to be said. family, they are friends; they may wing. Heavy fiberboard, painted
tains, and vinyl backdrop. Center 3-8 yrs. even be foes. They will talk for or orange and fuschia, with blue chalk¬
panel, 27" x 29y2"; hinged sides Alligator to children, as the situation re¬ board sign above. See-through cur¬
fold for storage. 5-12 yrs. quires. 5-10 yrs. tains let puppeteers watch the
KG471 (14 oz.) $3.00
KG470M (17 lbs.) $29.95 White Family audience reaction, while remaining
Crow relatively concealed. (Also see
KG450 (2 lbs.) $9.50
KG472 (14 oz.) $3.00 larger puppet stage, at left.) 4-10
Negro Family (not illustrated) yrs.
Bullfrog KG550 (2 lbs.) $9.50
KG473 (14 oz.) $3.00 KE626 (6 lbs.) $5.75
Whale

Girls’ Hats Galore Paper Costume Kit

Five fetchingiy feminine dress-up An entire wardrobe of paper cos¬
hats: felt picture hat with floppy tumes awaits the girl who will add
brim, 32". bridal veil, Indian head- her own ingenuity to the contents
band, straw beach hat, and old- of this kit: two shifts (long and
fashioned poke bonnet. With these short), two yards of patterned paper
chapeaux, and Mother’s cast-off material, plus a supply of sequins,
shoes and skirts, girls will try out spangles, gummed paper shapes,
grown-up roles, and revel in their and general design suggestions.
new-found images. 4-10 yrs. 6-10 yrs.
KQ913M (1 lb. 8 oz.) $7.95 KG620 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $6.75

Hats, Hats, Hats, For Boys

Don’t neglect the boys —they too
enjoy dressing up! This exciting
collection of six different hats will
spark lots of spontaneous dramatic
play. The boy becomes a man: a
fireman, a cowboy, a jungle ex¬
plorer, a diplomat, a motorcyclist,
a performer. Made especially for us
of heavy-gauge vinyl. 3-8 yrs.
22 KP250M (2 lbs.) $5.95
 dressing up and making believe
TA-7 YEARS
Folk Marionettes Under-the-Table Houses Disguise Kit
Representing six nations, these col¬ Drop either of these ready-made False noses, ears, beards, and Unsure of what
orfully costumed string puppets fabric houses over your standard good quality makeup are incor¬ gift to give?
move and dance freely, even for the card table, and presto! — a play¬ porated in this array of dress-up
youngest operator. One control bar, house for girls, a firehouse for boys. material. Our own collection, it in¬
Send a Creative
3 strings (middle one is elastic) It becomes their own special haven cludes even a pirate scarf and eye Playthings Gift
makes them easy and fun to oper¬ or retreat, saving wear and tear on patch. Children (and adults) just Certificate!
ate. Cloth-covered wood bodies, family sheets and blankets. 2-6 yrs. may find it hard to recognize them¬
hand-painted wood heads, each Playhouse selves! Attractively gift boxed. 5
10". Set of 6. 5-12 yrs. yrs.-adult.
KQ244 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $4.50
KQ914 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $6.50 KQ315 (1 lb. 3 oz.) $5.00
Firehouse
KQ245 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $4.50

Foldaway Play Screen

With this multi-use paneled screen
in the corner of a playroom, or on
the porch, or wherever children
gather, they are soon in business —
in the business of pretend play, like
grocery store, post office, air term¬
inal, theater. Three maple-framed
hardboard panels, 24" x 48", are
hinged to open at varying angles.
Upper section of center panel is in
two parts, with top hooking over¬
head, bottom lowering to form shelf
or stage. Panels have chalk surface
for important announcements or
murals. Express. 3-10 yrs.
KH271E (42 lbs.) $38.50

Available in any amount from $5.00 and up, it can solve your gift
giving in as good taste as the Creative Playthings merchandise it
represents. Your name will appear on the gift certificate, along with
the person to whom you are giving the gift. (Please fill in both names
on form below.) In addition, your certificate will contain a personal
message: “A gift for —-T- from ---
Please fill this in exactly as you would want the certificate to read:
for example, “A gift for Johnny, from Uncle Dave.” A Creative Play¬
things catalog will be sent with the certificate so that the recipient
can select the toys he wants. Available by mail and in Creative
“Funny Bags” Wood Cash Register Playthings owned shops only.

Bet you didn’t know you have a Cash registers are fascinating to Sfend order to:«MTIVB PLAYTHINGS, INC.
drawer full of potential toys right children. They give them long hard Princeton, New Jersey 08540
in your own kitchen. And that every use, and most toy models can’t take
Please send Gift Certificate in the amount of $-.
trip to the supermarket nets you a it. Ours is wood, to last through
few more. “Funny Bags” is a new years of storekeeping. Its keys Please fill in:
book that* gives step-by-step di¬ teach place value; its brass bell “A gift for___from__”
rections for transforming ordinary rings up sales; and its drawer is
paper bags into colorful costumes, full.of wooden nickels. Expensive,
masks, puppets, party decorations, but so is a Rolls! 814" x 814". 3- To: Name
games, kites, and ever so much 8 yrs.
Address
more! 4 yrs. KA565 (6 lbs.) $15.50
KR267 (1 lb.

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*See The Toys *Take Your Purchase With You Shop by phone at stores ottering charge and delivery service

A Full Selection of products shown in this catalog is offered by the following fine stores:

State City Store Telephone State City Store Telephone

California Berkeley Mr. Mopps’ 525-9633 New York Fresh Meadows Bloomingdale’s GL 4-8000
Los Angeles Creative Playthings Inc. 776-5133 New Rochelle Bloomingdale’s NE 6-1234
Northridge Creative Playthings Inc. 886-5776 New York City Creative Playthings Inc. JU 2-6699
Palo Alto Creative Playthings Inc. 327-7141 New York City Bloomingdale’s PL 2-1212
May D&F 471-1200 Rochester Sibley’s Downtown 232-2500
Colorado Colorado Springs
• Denver, Downtown May D&F Greece Towne Mall
292-8001
Irondequoit
University Hills 292-8571 Southtown
Yonkers John Wanamaker’s
Connecticut Hartford G. Fox & Company 522-5151
Cross County Ctr. YO 9-1100
Stamford Bloomingdale’s 348-5812
Ohio Cleveland, Downtown Higbee’s 579-2500
Delaware Wilmington John Wanamaker’s 658-6611 Severance Center Higbee’s 382-9000
Westgate Center Higbee’s 333-3000
Dist. of Col. Washington Woodward & Lothrop 783-7600
Parmatown Higbee’s 888-2700
Miami Jordan Marsh 377-1911 Midway Mall Higbee’s 324-5711
Florida
Dadeland Jordan Marsh 666-6565 Columbus, Downtown Lazarus 463-3131
Fort Lauderdale Jordan Marsh 565-3344 Northland Lazarus 463-4236
Orlando Jordan Marsh 841-3110 Eastland Lazarus 463-4567
West Palm Beach Jordan Marsh 683-4000 Westland Lazarus 463-4869
Dayton Rike’s 224-9411
Kentucky Lexington Hymson's Tots and Teens 255-4444 Cincinnati, Downtown ShillitO’s 421-9400
Illinois Winnetka Creative Playthings Inc. 446-8830
Pennsylvania King Of Prussia John Wanamaker's 265-5100
Maryland Baltimore Hutzler’s 727-1234 Philadelphia, Downtown John Wanamaker's LO 3-1000
Towson Hutzler’s 825-1234 Wynnewood Creative Playthings Inc. Ml 9-3356
Pittsburgh, Downtown Joseph Horne Co. 471-4000
Massachusetts Boston R. H. Stearns 482-0260 East Hills Joseph Horne Co. 242-5800
Chestnut Hill R. H. Stearns 232-8100 Greengate Joseph Horne Co. 837-6700
North Shore R. H. Stearns 531-9751 Northway Mall Joseph Horne Co. 366-0800
South Shore Plaza R. H. Stearns 848-0300 South Hills Village Joseph Horne Co. 835-3000
Missouri St. Louis, Downtown Famous Barr GA 1-5900 Sanger-Harris
Texas Dallas, Downtown 748-7311
Clayton Famous Barr PA 5-8100 Preston Center Sanger-Harris EM 3-1611
Northland Famous Barr EV 2-5300 Houston, Downtown Sakowitz 225-6441
Northwest Famous Barr BL 3-0100 Sakowitz
Post Oak 225-6441
South County Famous Barr TW 2-4000 Gulfgate Sakowitz 225-6441
Southtown Famous Barr FL 1-6200
Kansas City Swanson’s on the Plaza PL 3-4300 Virginia Petersburgh Thalhimer’s 731-8000
New Jersey Bergen County Bloomingdale’s Dl 3-3200 Richmond, Downtown Thalhimer’s 643-4211
Cranbury Creative Playthings Inc. 448-2221
Westmoreland Thalhimer’s 643-4211
Moorestown John Wanamaker’s 235-7000
Short Hills Bloomingdale’s 379-1000 Wisconsin Milwaukee Boston Store 271-5020

A fine selection of Creative Playthings Inc. most wanted toys is available at the following selected shops:

State City Store State City Store State City Store

Alaska Anchorage Design/Craft Limited Rockford D. J. Stewart & Company Delmar Toy Fair
Charles V. Weise Company 1 Glens Falls Northway Toy Shop
Arizona Scottsdale Goldwater’s Huntington
Colonial Vil., North Towne Abraham and Straus
California Concord Macy’s Ithaca Rothschild Brothers
Indiana Fort Wayne Kern's Toyland
Hillsdale Macy’s Kingston Kingston Toy Shop
Indianapolis The Wooden Soldier
La Habra Bullock’s Manhasset Abraham and Straus
La Mesa Haases Baby Kansas Wichita Orrs East Douglas Hobby Horse
News Store Orrs Parklane ML Kisco Fox and Sutherland
Lakewood Bullock’s Orrs Twin Lake New Hartford Plaza Toy Shop
Los Angeles Bullock’s Kentucky Louisville Byck’s—532 S. Fourth Newburgh Play World
Monterey Macy’s 3878 Lexington Road Port Washington Hilltop Toys
Pasadena Bullock’s Schnectady Wallace’s
Louisiana New Orleans Martha Brogan
Macabob Toys and Mignon North Carolina Asheville Brody’s Stork’s Nest
Sacramento Lollipop Tree
Maine Kittery Carrousel Winston-Salem Tiny Town
The Toy Shop
San Franci'sco The Herrmanns Massachusetts Natick Boston Baby Ohio Ashtabula Bo-Peep Shoppe
Baby News Store Provincetown Katan Toys Toledo Lasalle's
Macy’s Springfield Forbes and Wallace 513 Adams Street,
San Rafael Macy’s Downtown, Westgate
Santa Ana Bullock’s 1 QlF Eastfield Mall
Santa Rosa Hal’s Toyville Worcester Denholm and McKay Oklahoma Oklahoma City The Playhouse
Sherman Oaks Bullock’s The Thunderbird Shop Oregon Medford Trowbridge Electric Co.
Michigan Birmingham
Torrance Bullock’s Dearborn J. N. Muirhead Company Pennsylvania Allentown Hess’s of Allentown
Valley Fair Macy’s Detroit Punch and Judy Toyland Altoona The William F. Gable Co.
Westwood Bullock’s Grand Rapids Steketee’s Downtown Johnstown Penn Traffic Company
Guilford Tots and Toys Steketee's Eastbrook Lancaster Watt & Shand
New Haven Edw. Malley Company Grosse Point Punch and Judy Toyland Morrisville Janis Leightman’s
Old Saybrook Tots and Toys Jackson Toy House Scranton The Globe
Westport Carousel House Kalamazoo Gilmore Brothers
Rhode Island Cranston Brodsky’s
Jacksonville May Cohens’, Downtown Minnesota Rochester The Viking House Pawtucket Brodsky’s
Regency Sq. St. Paul Pied Piper Tennessee Nashville Phillips Toy Mart
Wayzata The Wayzata 1905 8th Avenue South
Georgia Athens Davison's Children’s Shop 5207 Harding Road
Atlanta Davison's-Columbia
Toy Haven Amarillo Toys by Roy
Mall, Lenox Square,
1008 E. Charleston Blvd. Austin Bo-Peep
Peachtree
1072 Tonopah Highway El Paso Toys by Roy
Augusta Davison’s
Columbia Davison’s Greenbrook Tiny Tots Ogden The Deseret Book Co.
Macon Davison’s Plainfield Tiny Tots Salt Lake City The Deseret Book Co.
Hawaii Honolulu Liberty House New Mexico Albuquerque Toys by Roy Virginia Roanoke S. H. Heironimus Company
Las Cruces Toys by Roy Williamsburg Nottingham Pharmacy
Illinois Chicago Accent! Shop
Washington Bellevue Det’s Toyland
Baldwin Kingrey New York Binghamton Phil’s Gift Shop
Oak Park Gilmores Buffalo L. L. Berger Wisconsin Madison Wolff, Kubley & Hirsig
Peoria P. A, Bergner- 514 Main Street On the Square
200 S.W. Adams Sheridan Plaza Hilldale Campus
Sheridan Village Thruway Plaza Neenah W. R. Werner, Inc.

In Hawaii and Alaska prices will be slightly higher due to shipping costs. Visit your Creative Playthings Inc. shop early in the season to enjoy the fullest selection and best service.
Prices shown herein are suggested retail.
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ITJhU BIRTH TO t% the critical years
Psychologists and pediatricians in Infant’s Christmas Stocking
recent years have discovered a For that very special baby on that
human “Atomic Bomb’’ in the very important first gift-giving occa¬
learning and growth potential of sion, we have selected, with great
the infant from birth through 18 care and thought, a group of small
months of age. They’ve learned basic toys suitable for the infant’s
that the more your infant sees, first year. They are tucked into a
hears and touches in the crib, gay Christmas stocking that will be
the more he will want to see, hear refilled in years to come. 3-14 mos.
r*
and learn in later life. For this KR409 (1 lb. 6oz.) $6.95
reason, Creative Playthings, Inc.
has carefully researched play-
feaming materials that permit full
expression of all his senses: he
watches the motion of live ani¬
mals or flickering mobiles; hears
voices on a recording, handles
various textures, etc. The toys on
these next few pages open up a
new world to him!

InquariumTM Wood Touch Rattles Bell Blocks SnugglerTM

Divorce yourself from conventional These three toys, of beautifully Three wooden cubes, red, yellow, We’ve translated Linus’s blanket into
ideas about baby toys, and you’ll grained hardwood, are unique in and blue. Each block has a finger the softest, most cuddlesome se¬
conclude, as we did, that this in¬ their one-piece design that makes hole on every side, and a non-re¬ curity doll imaginable! SnugglerTM
crib aquarium is in! Why not real them easy to grasp, free from poten¬ movable bell that rattles within. The is a piece of furry lambswool, with
sea life for crib-learning? Leakproof tially dangerous, loose or dangling VA" cubes, with edges and cor¬ a silk-screened face on his skin side
heavy vinyl pouch “tank,” 12"x 13", parts. Each has wood balls inside ners smoothly rounded for safe play, to personify him, a lovely orange
contains iridescent nuggets, snaps to make interesting, subdued are easy to hold, fun for subdued color on his wool side. He’s a toy
onto crib rail. You supply the life — sounds. For infants, primarily — but sound-making, good for first piling to have and to hold. 12", and wash¬
from your local store. (Or, use the great adult doodlers also. Set of 3. efforts. 4 mos.-2 yrs. able, of course. 3 mos.-4 yrs. f
order form included to get 2 exotic 4 mos.-l yr. KR005 (4 oz.) $2.25 KD324 (4 oz.) $4.00
fish, 1 snail, 1 plant, fish food, and KR001 (7 oz.) $6.00
fish net for $2.50.) 3-18 mos.
KE201 (14 oz.) $3.50

Touch and GoTM Infant Chimes Mobile

Babies will re-create that fascinat¬ Oriental in concept, Creative Play¬
ing barber-pole effect with this things modern in design, this hand¬
spiraling twirler. A kick with their some mobile will find a permanent
hands or feet will spin it around and place in your home. With the slight¬
around to provide them with the est air movement, wood balls play
visual pleasure that invites contin¬ on the brass chimes to make sooth¬
ued exercise. All wood, natural fin¬ ing, musical tones. For suspension
ish and orange; attaches to crib or on crib or playpen, we include a
playpen. 5 mos.-2 yrs. flexible arm and clamp. 2 mos.-
KR004 (1 lb. 8oz.) $7.75 2 yrs.
KQ912 (1 lb.) $8.00

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Gum YumsTM Activator Packets and PocketsTM
Recent research indicates that even The infant reaches for a bright wood Give babies a multitude of experi¬ top are gaily-colored cards that may
before an infant’s gums hurt with knob and pulls; one wood beater ences, researchers say. Our novel be interchanged with family photos,
imminent tooth eruption, the baby rings a bell, the other strikes a crib bar incorporates things to see postcards, etc. Two texture POCK¬
finds psychological gratification in sounding block. What’s happening? (for the very youngest) and things ETS are multicolored, made of
various kinds of oral activities. He investigates, begins to differen¬ to feel (when they begin to explore many materials for tactile explora¬
Gum YumsTM grew out of this tiate between the two sounds, and and touch). Three see-through vinyl tion, with sound makers in the
research: one has nipple-like pro¬ realizes he can repeat the sounds PACKETS contain sealed-in bright bottom, openings at the top for oc¬
trusions for sucking; another has whenever he wishes. A cause-and- objects like sequins and paper casional surprises. 2 mos.-2 yrs.
depressions for tonguing; the third effect toy with the extra benefit of flowers in the bottom half; in the KE204 (1 lb.) $6.00
has bumped and ridged surfaces needed eye exercise. Wood bar fits
that invite the teething child to bite all cribs. 6-18 mos.
vigorously 2-15 mos. KE205 (1 lb. 10 oz.) $5.00
KE221 (11 oz.) $3.95

See-Through Crib Bumper Crib Canopy

Don’t shut the infant off from the more responsive to his environment. A truly basic piece of equipment jects; or suspend from the frame¬
world with the usual crib liner that Red circle design adds to its allure. for first learning is our crib canopy, work mobiles, bells, beads, or
imprisons his mind as it restricts Six easy-to-inflate sections fit a superstructure which turns the ribbons. The crib canopy is the
his view. Instead, give him a clear standard-sized cribs. Birth-9 mos. baby’s crib into a learning environ¬ basis for many experiments which
vinyl protective window to the world ment, where he can develop his will give parents new insights into
to make him more interested in and KE213 (3 lbs.) $8.00 visual and motor-sensory powers. their child’s growing awareness of
Three clear plastic sliding trays his surroundings. Plywood, 32" x
hold transparent colored shapes to 13", rests on crib rails. Birth- 7
delight the very youngest. Later, mos.
parents will fill the trays with a
variety of colors, shapes, and ob¬ KE206M (6 lbs.) $11.95

Crawligator® ReflectmobileTM
With this revolutionary CRAWLI¬ experiences, and he moves ahead Pediatricians recommend the use
GATOR® toy, infants can be mobile in overall development in those crit¬ of bright moving objects to attract
long before they are ready to crawl ical first months. Mounted on freely a baby’s attention and help in eye
— even as early as 8 weeks! Get the swiveling ball casters, with a con¬ focusing. Our new mobile of coiled
infant out of his crib; provide him toured body that keeps the baby acetate strips fascinates him with
with the means to satisfy his curi¬ comfortably "cradled” while he ma¬ its plastic reflecting dome that trans¬
osity and enrich his vistas; watch neuvers with his hands and feet. A forms colors and lights into ever-
his self-confidence grow. With this significantly important product that changing patterns. Plywood holder
new toy he moves about the floor, is already acclaimed by many pedi¬ clamps onto crib or carriage. 3 mos,-
explores his environment, enjoys atricians. 23". 2 mos.-2 yrs. 2 yrs.
countless new sensory and learning KE200M (2 lbs. 12 oz.) $9.95 KE202 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $5.00
ntflitt MIMH TO 1 % the critical years

From the crib, your baby proceeds Clutch Ball See-Me Mirror
to those critical “toddler" months A ball is a ball is a ball? Not at all! This polished steel mirror, hand¬
- when he or she finds for the This big 5" vinyl one is uniquely somely framed in wood, is safe and
first time freedom from confine¬ designed so that an infant’s hand sturdy, and large enough for a baby
ment and new physical powers. can grasp and hold any one of its to see and explore his own full-face
Creative Playthings, Inc. urges many ridges. But he must retrieve image. He’ll find out too that other
you to be willing to give up rigid it when it rolls out of reach — an faces and other things mysteriously
playroom concepts and make the encouragement to creeping. Bright, come into reflected view to increase
most of these months; provide un¬ soft, pliable, washable and non¬ his interest and wonderment. An
obstructed floor space for baby’s toxic. Makes a gentle whistling important early-discovery toy. Diam¬
new movement; give him or her sound when squeezed. 5 mos.-3 yrs. eter, 8". 5 mos.-2 yrs.
wheeled and non-wheeled toys to KQ486 (14 $2.75 KQ782 (12 oz.) $5.00
test developing muscles,and fitting
and matching toys so vital for
manipulative experiences. Build
baby's confidence: as he or she
grows and builds self-confidence
now, so he or she will continue
to grow and maintain confidence
in the future!

Golden Slumbers Soundbook Jackpop™ Space Rings Drawstring Dolls

Bedtime will be soothing and quiet¬ Press the circle, and up pops Jack, This favorite touch and handling As crib dolls for infants, these are
ing with these 16 lullabies from gently but surely. A peek-a-boo toy is sized correctly for easy hard to top. Small, soft, easily
around the world, beautifully sung box for parents to use with babies; grasping, designed perfectly for bit¬ grasped and held, they are appeal¬
to varied accompaniments. Hand¬ infants are always delighted to see ing and teething. Within the 5" outer ingly quaint, as well as practical.
somely illustrated book contains Jack re-emerge. This is also a ring are two smaller ones that turn Hairbows loosened, their foam rub¬
music, verse, historical background. cause-and-effect toy for slightly in opposite directions to add a third ber insides slip out and their ging¬
A very special present to give or to older children, who can control and dimension. Carefully handcrafted of ham outsides are ready for the
have. 10" LP. Birth-6 yrs. demonstrate the action. Wood 35/a" laminated hardwood, with smooth laundry. A pair, pastel green and
KM057 (12 oz.) $5.00 x 35/e" x 45/a", with Jack firmly finish. 4 mos.-2 yrs. yellow; 10" tail. 4 mos.-3 yrs.
attached. 9 mos.-3 yrs. KR006 (4 oz.) $3.00 KD314 (10 oz.) $4.00
KE309 (12 oz.) $3.50

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With your baby comfortably This “ounce of prevention” has tection and complete comfort in
strapped into this thoughtfully de¬ two special features to insure maxi¬ sitting or standing position. Buckles
signed bouncing swing, he can be mum safety: an over-the-seat strap are quickly attached and released.
established in a matter of seconds, that anchors securely to rear floor; Meets federal safety standards.
wherever you are—at home or visit¬ and a back plate for attaching Aluminum, nylon straps, easily in¬
ing. All that is required is a door¬ shoulder straps and a pelvis belt, stalled. 8 mos.-6 yrs.
way. A special clamp (see photo) preventing forward movement at
grips the casing and holds firmly. sudden stops. Affords positive pro¬ KQ980 (2 lbs.) $8.95
Suspended from this is the strong
rubber strap that provides the
bounce, the bar that forms the sup¬
port for the harness. Thus hooked
up, your baby enjoys complete free¬
dom of movement. He jumps, plays,
turns, even rests quietly; he is
secure, happy, and is getting valu¬
able pre-walking exercise. You, too,
have freedom of movement — and.
that’s important! Scientifically de¬
veloped, thoroughly tested, highly
endorsed by many doctors. 3 mos.-
2 yrs.
KE220 (3 lbs. 2 oz.) $12.95
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states will be promptly
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shipped from our
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CKEATIVE
PLAYTHINGS
EXPANDS ITS
EDUCATIONAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
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Creative Playthings
To better serve expanding early childhood edu¬
cation activities in our nation, Creative guarantees satisfaction.
Playthings, Inc., has added to its staff of profes¬ If for any reason you are not
sional educators. Skilled educational specialists
completely satisfied with any
are now available in your part of the country to
assist Head Start and Day Care Center Directors, item ordered, we will replace
Parent-Teacher organizations, Nursery and Kin¬ it or return your money.
dergarten teachers, researchers, and other edu¬
cators working with young children. Workshops,
seminars, “in-service training’’ and other
programs can be arranged for groups in your
community by writing our offices in Princeton,
New Jersey, or in Los Angeles, California.

HOW TO ORDER Your order may arrive in more than one shipment
Due to postal size limitations and danger of breakage, items marked with
Important Ordering Information suffix “M” will be packed and shipped separately. Please wait a few days
Complete all information on this order form. If you ordered any six packs, for all units to arrive before communicating with us.
please list the quantity as one. To insure Christmas delivery, ail orders
must be received before December 13th. If your order is being shipped
to an address other than your own, please compute sales tax & shipping
PARCEL POST AND HANDLING CHART
charges based on the actual destination.
Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 8
Western States Customers *CA MD *CA NY AZ NC AL IL TN AR ND HI
CT NJ DC Rl *CA NV CO MN WA KS OK AK
We ask you to send your order to Princeton, New Jersey, because we DE PA MA VA IN OH FL MO Wl LA SD
now have installed there new, high-speed electronic equipment that NH VT KY SC GA MS WY MT TX
ME UT IA NM NB
enables us to process your order in a fraction of the time it took in the Ml WV ID OR
past. We still ship your merchandise from our Western Division office, FIRST 2 LBS. 600 650 650 700 800 900
5757 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90045 . . .this EACH ADD. LB. 60 70 90 120 150 200
Western Division shipping service is available for the following 13 states:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, * Los Angeles and vicinity is Zone 2 * South of San Francisco is Zone 3
* San Francisco and North is Zone 4
New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

Calculating Shipping and Handling Charges

Parcel Post
EXPRESS CHARGES
The shipping weight of each article is indicated in the catalog. When (see parcel post chart for zone)
ordering, total the weights of all items ordered and multiply by the per
ZONE
pound rate for your state given in the PARCEL POST AND HANDLING
CHART shown right. This is the amount you must remit with your order. Cat. # Item Calif. 1 & 2 3 4 5 6 Hawaii Alaska

The Post Office counts all fractions of a pound as a full pound and B095E Block Transporter 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 9.70 13.00
charges postage accordingly. B096E Community Bldgs. 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 8.05 9.65 11.60 16.00
B934E Family Blks 5.50 6.20 6.40 7.35 8.50 10.00 15.05 23.70
F284E Rect. Table 7.30 8.05 9.65
Express F412E Chair 12"
4.35 5.95 6.10
6.80
11.60 17.00
4.35 5.65 5.90 6.60 7.25 8.35 10.50
items having a catalog number ending in E are not mailable and are F414E Chair 14" 4.35 5.65 5.90 6.60 6.80 7.25 8.35 10.50
H269E Playhouse 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 9.70 14.00
shipped by Express. See chart at right for individual shipping charges. H271E Play Screen 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 8.05 9.65 11.60 16.00
H291E Cupboard 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 11.60 16.00
If You Return Merchandise H293E Refrigerator 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 11.60 16.00
H294E Sink 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 11.60 16.00
If by some chance you find it necessary to return mailable merchandise, H325E Round Tbl. & Chairs 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 8.05 9.65 11.60 17.30
H406E Kitchen 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 10.60 14.50
the following should be carefully adhered to. Return merchandise to the
P109E Gym 5.50 6.20 6.40 7.35 8.50 10.00 22.50 30.10
location from which it was shipped. Include all papers you have received P131E Hollow Blks, (interm) 5.50 6.20 6.40 7.35 8.50 10.00 17.00 23.60
concerning the order and tell us why you are returning the merchandise. P132E Hollow Blks, (introd) 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 8.05 9.65 11.60 17.00
P140E Boat 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 11.60 16.00
Your letter must be enclosed in the returned package. But, be sure to P476E Slide 4.35 5.65 5.90 6.60 6.80 7.25 8.70 12.00
mark “first class mail enclosed” on the package and add six cents-addi- P501E Play Core Blocks 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 11.60 16.00
tional postage for the letter. P541E Gym House 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 8.05 9.65 11.60 16.00
P512E Toboggan 4.35 5.65 5.90 6.60 6.80 7.25 8.70 12.00
P520E Spinner 4.35 5.65 5.90 6.60 6.80 7.25 8.35 10.50
If necessary to return goods by freight or express, write us first for P536E Irish Mail 4.35 5.95 6.10 7.30 7.70 9.00 9.70 13.00
instructions. We will tell you how and where to ship.

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 Texture Ball RubbermatesTM Humpty and DumptyTM Cloth Foam Blocks
A soft, cuddly ball is a traditional Three basic toys, all of colorful soft Roly-polys in a new guise. Push Babies chew on them, throw them,
infant toy. Ours has a special fea¬ rubber, and packaged together in them over, drop them, roll them — pile them, use them as pillows.
ture; it’s a multicolored, multi- a net carrying bag: a block, a ball, they always return to an upright These durable blocks are made of
textured patchwork. Each texture is a ring, all big enough to require position, one with a smile, the soft foam rubber, covered in bright,
duplicated in a different color, and use of both hands. As they bounce other, a frown. This amusing pair colorfast, washable fabrics. Set
each color is repeated in another or roll away from their owner, they is made of beautiful smooth wood consists of four 4" cubes and two
texture, so children begin to per¬ must be retrieved —an inducement with gay painted caps, internally 8" rectangular pillars. 6 mos.-2 yrs.
ceive tactile and visual similari¬ to learning to crawl. Block, 3"; ball, weighted to make them perform. KR003 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $6.95
ties and differences. Foam rubber 514"; ring, 7". 6-18 mos. They’re good eggs! V/z". 9 mos.-
stuffed for complete washability. KE211 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $2.50 3 yrs.
Diameter 7". 9 mos.-3 yrs.
KB750 (14 oz.) $5.50

Gerry Carrier Rubber Hedgehogs Jack the GiantTM Teether

Everyone who tries this for the first These two fat little squeeze toys The novelty of this teether design
time is amazed how much conven¬ were born in West Germany. Their is matched by the enormity of its
ience, comfort, and freedom it af¬ whimsy attracts everyone. They appeal. Made of a soft and pliable
fords—for both parents and child. make a gentle sound, and have a plastic, its four arms are distinct
The baby is comfortable, secure, rubbery spine-like surface for easy in shape and feel. Sore gums, in
and happy; the parent has hands grasping and satisfying chewing. need of soothing attention, will seek
free for shopping, carrying pack¬ Set of 2, one large (414"), one out one protrusion after another for
ages, even doing housework. Sight¬ small (3"); both a lovely yellow. satisfying chewing. 414". 6-18 mos.
* seeing, browsing, or hiking with 4 mos.-2 yrs. KE203 (10 oz.) $1.95
baby is not just possible; it's a KE069 (8 oz.) $2.25
pleasure. This is the best of its
kind, with lightweight aluminum
frame, top-quality duck seat, ad¬
justable foam-padded shoulder
straps. The patented cantilever de¬
sign gives perfect weight distribu¬
tion for utmost comfort and all-
around convenience. 6 mos.-3 yrs.
KR264 (2 lbs. 12 oz.) $12.00

Teeter-Tot Shoofly Portable Playfence

In this safe infant rocker, the VIP selected hardwood, natural light Fence them in? It’s often neces¬ and is 714 feet in diameter, pro¬
in the family will amuse himself finish, has patented spring suspen¬ sary. No matter when or where, viding more than 44 square feet of
contentedly without the need for sion. A wise investment for this here’s the perfect answer: our roam-and-play area for one or sev¬
constant supervision or company. active, growing age. 33" long, 19" portable, expandable gate-type en¬ eral children. Should you wish, it
He likes the “bouncy’ action when high. Shipped unassembled. 6 closure that does triple duty — in¬ easily contracts toadjust to your
he’s full of energy; he likes the mos.-2 yrs. side the house, in the yard, or at needs, closing ultimately into a
rocking motion when he’s tired. KQ652M (11 lbs. 2 oz.) $11.50 the beach or picnic site. When mere 9-inch diameter for storage
J' Designed for safety, it is made of opened to its maximum, it is a full or portage. Tip-proof and sturdy.
2 feet high, thus preventing escape 4 mos.-2 yrs.
from within or attack from without, KE310M (15 lbs. 10 oz.) $10.95
 FKOAt BIRTH TO T/£ the critical years
Rocker-SpinnerTM Rubber Go-AlongsTM Peg Bus
Put your active one-year-old in this high-impact durable material. Di¬ We hail the revival of durable rub¬ In and out they go, all 6 wood pas¬
new tip-proof rocker, and he’ll hap¬ ameter, 253/4"; seat height, 13V2". ber playthings! These three from sengers plus driver. Any peg fits any
pily work off his energies within your Express Collect. 9 mos.-2 yrs. West Germany have rubber-tired hole so that the youngest child can
watchful view, yet leave you free for KP520E (9 lbs. 2 oz.) $14.95 wheels firmly attached to enclosed successfully refit them. Will be
tasks at hand. He can rock in all metal axles and hidden squeakers used as a pull toy, too, and for later
directions by his own movement; to simulate the train’s toot, the car’s imaginative play. Natural wood and
with a helping hand he can spin honk, the plane’s whir. Rubber, they orange lacquer finish; 73/s" x 3%"
about — a novel and joyful experi¬ are safe, and so is furniture. 1-3 yrs. 1 -3 yrs.
ence. After almost a year of the 21" Train KE077 (2 lbs. 4 oz.) $7.95 KR061 (2 lbs. 2 oz.) $5.00
limited world of crib or playpen, it’s 7" Airplane KE078 (8 oz.) $2.25
little wonder he welcomes this new¬ 10" Volkswagen KE079 (1 lb.) $4.00
found world of activity. Safe, light¬
weight, will not mar floors. Made of

Honey Bears PerceptionTM Cylinders

No childhood is complete without a matching yellow flannels — Papa When an infant is able to grasp with again when the toy is upended. Each
traditional teddy bear. These three and Brother in pajamas, Mama in both hands, he can hold these fas¬ is a clear plastic cylinder 23A" x
— mother, father, and brother bear her nightie. The aristocrats of teddy cinating new “look-watch” tubular 3y2", with firmly glued maple end
— are made of long-lasting wool bears, made in England, honey- toys. As he handles them, things closures. 9 mos.-3 yrs.
mohair, the best possible fabric. beige in color. 6 mos.-3 yrs. happen within: in one, marbles roll Marble Roll KB641 (6 oz.) $2.50
Their arms and legs are jointed so Brother KD320 (12") (1 lb.) $6.50 around, drop down, make pleasing
Mirror KB642 (4 oz.) $2.50
they’ll sit or stand; their eyes are sounds; within another, steel mirrors
Mama KD321 (14")(1 lb. 4 oz.) $7.50 shift position, and hence reflections; Hour Glass KB643 (6 oz.) $2.50
securely fastened; and their per¬
sonality is a winning one. Since Papa KD322 (16")(1 lb. 10 oz.) $8.50 in the third, tiny beads sift through Set Of 3 KB644 (1 lb. 6 oz.) $6.75
they will inevitably be bed com¬ Honey Bear Family KD323 a hole, disperse and drop through
panions, they are ready, in their (all three) (3 lbs. 14 oz.) $19.95

Mirror Box Thumper Drum Animal Picture Books Pull-Along Cubes

Peeking through the holes on two Needed when rattles become bor¬ These three books will help expand This popular pull toy follows its
sides of this fascinating box, a child ing, and arms are reaching out for baby’s early vocabulariy: there are owner everywhere, causing neither
sees his own reflection, yours — if new and expanded activity, this the familiar family pets, the animals trouble nor tears, since it goes up
you are within range — or those of baby drum will take a beating! Its he’ll see in the country, and those and over steps, ledges, other im¬
familiar things about him. Reflec¬ sturdy frame, with durable ends, is that are in the zoo. Excellent photo¬ pediments without overturning, and
tions change as he moves and turns covered with soft and fuzzy bright graphs, in full color, printed on makes a pleasing wood-on-wood
the box. Solid birch, lock-cornered, orange lambskin to muffle the shiny paper and mounted on heavy sound. Natural-finish birch, deco¬
3 sides lined with unbreakable mir¬ sound, to hug and lug. 5" drum with cardboard pages for easy turning, rated with bright circles. 1-3 yrs.
ror surfaces. 33A". 1-3 yrs. double-ended wood beater. 9 mos.- constant use. Set of 3: Baby Ani¬ KQ946 (15 oz.) $3.25
KQ786 (14 oz.) $5.00 2 yrs. mals, Farm Animals, Wild Animal
KQ789 (1 lb.) $5.00 Friends, each IOV4" x 7V4". 1-3 yrs.

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Indoor Gym HouseTM RoH-Or-StackTM
We consider this to be as basic and so doing, they are developing mus¬ Made in our own school equipment This unique early learning toy is a
necessary as a tricycle. Children cles and muscle coordination, are plant of hardwood. Overall height, set of three maple cylinders, grad¬
climb, slide, hide, under and around learning to handle themselves phys¬ 3116 ". Slide 36" long. Express Col¬ uated in size, capped with inset
this gym with greater sustained ically, gaining that all-important lect. 1-4 yrs. covers, with a ball hidden in each.
interest and pleasure than afforded feeling of self-confidence that spurs So the fortunate owner has a col¬
by most other play equipment. In them to greater accomplishments. KP541E (42 lbs.) $29.50 lection of wood bails, barrels and
wheels for rolling, stacking, fitting
— and — three handsome box con¬
tainers for later use. Largest cylinder
316" x 2%". 1-3 yrs.
KB637 (1 lb.)

Early Learning Kit Wagon WheelerTM Giant Magnifier On Stand

An outgrowth of new insights into how children learn, A favorite push toy of yesteryear, simple in design, When we designed this look-see
this set of three fitting toys is used first for motor co¬ form, and purpose, is now reproduced in natural wood discovery toy 5 years ago, we knew
ordination, then to help children build the foundation with colorful beads that ride the metal spokes for sound it belonged in every home with pre¬
for logical thinking. The Parents’ Manual explains the and action. Tied to the playpen, it doubles as a fasci¬ schoolers and older. But we didn’t
importance of classification and seriation in a child’s nating “wheel of fortune” for pre-walkers. Diameter, realize how it fascinates even one-
progression from concrete to abstract thought, and 123/4". 9 mos.-3 yrs. year-olds, and how many different
suggests imaginative play situations to help the child KB946 (1 lb. 6oz.) uses they find for it. Why not
master these concepts. 1-3 yrs. (Manual incl., not ill.) get one early; after all, it will just
KE305 (1 lb.) $4.95 live a longer, more useful life. See
p. 33 for full description. 1-10 yrs.
KS374 (3 lbs. 4 oz.) $9.95

Motion Toys Walker Wagon Vari-PegTM Pounder

Each of these three wood toys has Swinger 2 swings, single frame. Used first to steady himself as he The extras in our version of this
a distinctive action: swinging, rock¬ KB635 (1 lb. 3 oz.) $5.00 learns to walk, then to transport classic toy make the difference:
ing, see-sawing. Each has peg things about the house or yard, this a mallet with an angled head to
Rockers Set of 2, each 516 ".
people riders, all interchangable. excellent wagon will grow in impor¬ suit the arm motion of beginning
Each is a fitting toy, for first efforts KR11S (1 lb.) $3.50 tance as the young child grows and pounders, and graduated-sized pegs
at putting pegs into corresponding Balancer Seesaw, 6 riders. his play world expands. Oak, rub¬ to help children perceive size dif¬
holes — so one-year-olds will enjoy KB634 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $4.00 ber-tired wheels, chrome handle. ferences and relationships. The
them as much as two’s and three’s. Set of 3 Motion Toys Rockers (2), Wagon, 12" x 21". Handle height, pegs cannot be knocked out; each
Buy singly, by the pair, or collec¬ 1916". (See Honey Bears, p. 30). time they are pounded down, the
Swinger, Balancer.
tively at a saving. 1-3 yrs. 1-3 yrs. base is turned over and they are
KB645 (3 lbs. ready to be hammered again. Nat¬
KP521M (12 lbs. 12 oz.) $8.75
ural beech with kiln-dried pegs. 10"
long. 14 mos.-3 yrs.

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 PLAY, DISCOVERY ANI) LEARNING
PROJECTS - OP - THE - MONTH
Creative Playthings, Inc., believes that the home - the original one which has proved very suc¬
is so free of school type restrictions that labora¬
tory work, observation and experimentation are
cessful — and now our newest number 3. With
either of these, the first kit will be mailed in
HOW TO ORDER
best done there. For this reason, we have re¬ time to arrive before the holidays. A person¬
searched and developed three exciting home alized membership certificate will also be sent.
projects. Each month a new laboratory or ani¬ Thereafter, one a month will be mailed January
mal comes directly to the child with manuals through May 1969. The mailing schedule for
where research or observation is indicated. the Animal-of-the-Month is detailed below. To
Parents are also given orientation to prepare enroll your child in any of these programs, use
the convenient order form bound into the center
Creative Playthings now makes
them for the project which is being sent.
of this catalog. All subscriptions must be re¬ ordering easy.1
The Discovery projects were first introduced in ceived on or before December 13, 1968 for
1964. Two of these are now available: Series 1 delivery before Christmas.
Full step-by-step instructions on How to Order
are printed on the reverse side of the order form
that accompanies this publication. However,
should this order form become detached, you
will still find it easy to order merchandise, using
Discovery-of-the-MonthTM Series 3 the Parcel Post and Handling Chart and the
The older child, whose scientific interests are Sales Tax Information provided below. Send all
becoming more varied and more sophisticated, orders to Creative Playthings, Inc., Princeton,
will be intrigued by our newest discovery series. N. J. 08540, P.O. Box 330.
It’s almost like having a scientist and a private
tutor sitting down with your child, leading him Cash Orders — Calculating Shipping
easily and logically to a discovery and under¬
standing of basic principles in six different areas.
and Handling Charges
The child follows man’s conquest of horizontal
PARCEL POST The shipping weight of each
space by building paper beams, arches, trusses,
article is indicated. When ordering, total the
and finally a five-foot suspension bridge. He
weights of all items ordered except express
learns how to separate a sunbeam into a spec¬
items and multiply by the per pound rate for
trum of colors — and how to put the colors back
your state given in the Parcel Post Chart below.
again. He discovers a world of illusions by
This is the amount you must remit with your
building an illusion machine of wheels, discs,
order. The Post Office counts all fractions of a
and peepholes. He constructs a reflecting tele¬
pound as a full pound and charges postage
scope and an accurate scale-model solar system
accordingly. Select your zone from the state
to increase his understanding of our earth and
abbreviations below:
our universe. He discovers the octave, develops
a scale, and makes his own musical instruments.
First Each
He assembles a complete laboratory setup for
the fascinating study of pendulums. Two Addit.
Lbs. Lb.
Subscription includes six kits, each containing a
Youngsters discover music (above), one of six Zones 1 & 2 |CA, CT, DE, MD,
detailed booklet of historical background, basic monthly kits in Series 3 of Discovery-of-the- NJ, PA . 600 60
experiments, and instructions for assembling Month; (below) the gear kits from Discovery
the devices. Postage Paid. 9-14 yrs. Series 1; and two of the various species in our Zone 3 |CA, DC, MA, NH,
NY, Ri, VA, VT . 650 70
KW242 $15.00 new Animal-of-the-Month Program, the irides¬
cent Siamese fish and a playful newt. Zone 4 AZ, fCA, IN, KY, ME,
Discovery-of-the-MonthTM Series 1 Ml, NC, NV, OH, SC,
UT, WV . 650 90
Here is our Discovery Series for younger children Zone 5 AL, CO, FL, GA, IA,
6-10 yrs. Each month your child will experiment ID, IL, MN, MO, MS,
with seed gardens, do projects in mirror play NM, OR, TN, WA, Wl,
and reflections, build working gear toys, learn WY. 700 120
about shadows and projectors, and explore other Zone 6 AR, KS, LA, MT, NB,
areas of the world of science. Profusely illus¬ ND, OK, SD, TX . 800 150
trated manuals outline projects and describe Zone 8 HI, AK, . 900 200
contents. Over 25,000 children have enjoyed this
monthly discovery program. Please note that |Los Angeles and vicinity is Zone 2
this subscription is identical to the 1964 [’65, fSouth of San Francisco is Zone 3
’66, ’67] Series. Children who have already re¬ |San Francisco and North is Zone 4
ceived these should be given the advanced
Series 3,(see above). Postage Paid. 6-10 yrs.
KW240 $12.00 EXPRESS Items having an ordering number
ending in E are not mailable and are shipped
Animal-of-the-MonthTM by Express. See order form for ordering instruc¬
To encourage children’s interest in animal habits tions.
and habitats, conservation and ecology, we need
to give them first-hand experiences with living SALES TAX INFORMATION You must pay
things. For this reason, Creative Playthings, Inc. sales tax on all merchandise delivered within
has selected a group of colorful and unusual the states, counties or cities imposing such
animals to be sent to your child at intervals. taxes. Compute this sales tax and enter the
His or her first package will contain a certificate amount in the space provided to the right in
of club membership and a specially designed accordance with these rates:
observation cage which will house the animals
he is to receive. In December he will be surprised
by two African underwater frogs; in February he Arizona .3% Chemung County ..4%
will be delighted to receive one Siamese fish, California ..5% Erie County .4%
famous for its changing iridescent colors. Two Florida . 3% Genesee County ..4%
playful newts wili arrive in April to be fcilowed Illinois ..41/4 % Geneva.5%
by two exotic turtles in May. With each ship¬ North Carolina.3% Jefferson County . 4%
ment of animals, your child receives a manual New Jersey.3% Monroe County ....5%
on observation projects. Postage Paid. 4-14 yrs. Ohio .3% New York City .5%
KW300 $19.95 Pennsylvania .6% Niagara Falls .5%
Tennessee .3% Ontario County ....4%
Please note: We reserve the right to vary the New York State ....2% Plattsburgh.4%
order of shipment, as outlined above, and the Auburn ..4% Poughkeepsie .3%
shipping dates, should it be necessary in order Broome County 4% Syracuse .3%
32 to accommodate to climatic and other conditions. Canandaigua .. .5% Tompkins County 5%
 m the wonders of science and nature
»
Play is one of the important ways Flexible Mirror GrowhouseTM Giant Magnifier
two-to-seven-year-olds learn — and This fun-house mirror flexes to pro¬ The best yet in windowsill gardens “Ooh, look at my funny hand!” “See
as long as it is play, they can learn duce weird, amusing distortions. for children! Pellets of concentrated that leaf.” Each thing examined
anything. The items on this page Bend it one way, and your face is sphagnum moss expand in water to brings new wonderment, new dis¬
— plus the Animal-of-the-Month and elongated; bend it another, and you become the enriched growing me¬ coveries. Always in correct focus,
Discovery-of-the-Month series on are fat and chubby. Flex it to catch dium that assures successful mini¬ this 4V2" wide-angle lens is re¬
page 32 and our new Hermit Tree- and deflect sunlight onto walls for ature marigolds, tomatoes, sweet cessed in a sturdy maple stool, 11"
crabs on the back cover — offer beautiful changing patterns. A basil. Plants sprout in a few days, high, that the child can lean upon
your preschoolers and early graders study in reflections! Aluminized grow rapidly in durable plastic for support when peering at an ob¬
their first play experiences toward face, rubber frame. 11". 3-12 yrs. greenhouse. 8" high. 4 yrs.-adult. ject, or tote from room to room.
scientific discovery .They learn about KJ319 (1 lb. 1 oz.) $3.95 KR263 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $3.95 Don’t be misled by. inferior copies;
life: eggs hatching, seeds growing, this is the original.'1-10 yrs.
fish swimming, ants working, their KS374 (3 lbs. 4 oz.) $9.95
own hearts beating. They learn
about new ways of looking at life:
through mirror images, magnifiers
and prisms. Through play, many of
the mysteries of life about them
become solid scientific facts.

Stethoscope Ant Hill Six-Inch Prism See-Through Alarm Clock

Not a toy imitation, but it is just like Now children can watch ants at A photograph cannot begin to tell This is a real functioning alarm
a doctor’s professional instrument, work in their natural habitat — tun¬ the science learning story of a clock with part of its face exposed
and can be handled safely by chil¬ neling, organizing for work, even prism. Nor can words, really. But to reveal all its intricate gears and
dren. Heart beats, pulse, chest burying their dead. Included is spe¬ the sun, hitting this long 6-inch mechanisms at work. Seeing what
noises now become audible to in¬ cially prepared “sand,” a one year prism reveals a kind of rainbow makes it tick is as helpful as tak¬
trigued children, who will thus reach supply of ant food, convenient cou¬ color and beauty that is fascinating ing one apart — and more trouble-
a better understanding and accept¬ pon for ordering the ants (sent at to see, overwhelming to contem¬ free. Metal bells ring loud and clear.
ance of the doctor’s role in their no charge after house is received). plate. Precision-ground, high qual¬ Red finish, 5%" high. 5-16 yrs.
lives. 5-14 yrs. Clear plastic, 10" x 15". 5-14 yrs. ity polished glass. 5 yrs.-adult. KQ873 (1 lb.) $7.00
KD181 (10 oz.) $3.50 KS387 (2 lbs. 14 oz.) $7.00 KS764 (10 oz.) $2.75

Thermostat Four-Egg Incubator BIG I, little iTM

This is a workable home incubator, hatching process, included are full A set of two oversized lenses: one lie flat without scratching. This is
at a popular price. The secret of instructions, but not eggs. Contact reduces the world, the other en¬ one toy you’ll gladly let your chil¬
its success is its controlled tem¬ your local hatchery for fertilized larges it. Together, they can be ar¬ dren leave in the living room—it’s a
perature, 103° maximum, main¬ eggs, either newly laid, or 10-day- ranged to invert the world, right it real conversation piece for adults!
tained by an automatic thermostat. old ones, if you wish to shorten the again, or create telescopic effects. 5 yrs.-adult.
Through its transparent plastic 21-day waiting time. 4-14 yrs. The 31/2" diameter lenses are KS050 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $6.75
base children can observe the KS765 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $12.95 mounted into 9" wood paddles to

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See our new Treecrabs on back cover
 free expression through arts and crafts

Given a brush and paints, crayons, Double Easel

chalk and board, anything with Give your children the opportunity
which he can copy and represent for full-arm, free-movement paint¬
the world about him, every child ing. Our school quality easel has
becomes a happy experimenter. two 21" x 24" surfaces, with clips
He finds his way of stating the for attaching paper, and sturdy
things that matter, discarding those trays to hold the paint. One side is
that do not. The picture he makes a double-purpose chalkboard sur¬
is his own, the sculpture expres¬ face; the other is hardboard. Both
sive of his reactions, the montage sides may be raised or lowered by
reflective of his feelings, of his a simple adjustment to allow for use
mood. All children experience a by children of varying heights and
deep and rewarding satisfaction age's. Hardwood, sturdy, non-tip-
from creativity and accomplish¬ ping, folds compactly for storage.
ment — a satisfaction that will be Legs shipped separately. 3-16 yrs.
a powerful and growing influence KA067M (24 lbs.) $17.50
in their lives.
Smock
Protect against paint or water with
this ample all-purpose cover-all.
Plastic, in a gay and colorful print,
with a cotton backing, it slips on
or off easily, is fastened in back
with a simple tie string. Loose,
comfortable fit gives adequate cov¬
erage, freedom of movement. 24V2"
long. 3-8 yrs. KC021 (14 oz.) $5.00

Porto-FolioTM Dri-Mark Water Colors Paint Kit No-MessTM Squeeze Paint

“Mommy, where can we save my These pens haye revolutionized As a convenience, since easel This brand new 2-in-1 combination
paintings?” This universal appeal painting for children and their moth¬ equipment is not always readily is a squeeze bottle of tempera
finds a convenient answer with our ers! Water color feeds evenly into obtainable, we have assembled the paint, with a specially patented
new fold-over case of striped tick¬ broad felt tips, protected by remov¬ essentials for you: six 2-oz. jars of felt-capped top that is the brush.
ing, lined with firm board stiffeners. able caps. The vivid colors are odor¬ brilliant tempera in primary and The paint can’t spill, can’t dry up
Expandable, it will hold a growing less and non-toxic. We’ve tested secondary colors, long-handled or evaporate; there’s no brush to
collection of drawings and paint¬ many, and we highly recommend bristle brushes in two sizes, and lose; colors are blended right on
ings, and other school accomplish¬ these. 3 yrs.-adult. 50 sheets of 18" x 24" newsprint — the paper. A fool-proof painting
ments. 18" x 24V2". 3-16 yrs. Set of 12. the basic materials for hours of medium for young children; a prac¬
KA092M (3 lbs. 5 oz.) $5.95 painting pleasure. 3-10 yrs. tical painting set for all artists.
KQ605 (10 oz.) $2.00
RefillabJe with any tempera, or
KQ009 (3 lbs. 14 oz.) $4.50
Multi-Purpose Paints (see below).
Set of six 1-oz. bottles in basic
colors, 36 sheets of paper. 3-12 yrs.
KA041 (1 lb. 5 oz.) $3.50

SmockarooTM Temperablock Multi-Purpose Paints

A photograph cannot begin to tell Take tempera’s brilliant color and Soft plastic dispenser bottles, con¬
the real story of this super-smock. smooth opaqueness, eliminate its taining opaque tempera in brilliant
Suffice it to say that the materials spills and waste, and you have colors, have attached snap-on tops
and workmanship are the very best, Temperablock. Paint with your own for spill-free use or storage. Keep
and the attractive design, by an brush or sponge; mix colors right them on hand for brush painting,
artist-mother, uniquely practical. on each block; clean them off dribble painting (a la Jackson
Made of drip-dry, stain-resistant under faucet. Each block lasts as Pollock), or to refill No-MessTM
dacron and cotton. Its button-on long as 8-oz, of liquid tempera. Squeeze Paints (see above). Re-
apron, with roomy pockets, can be 4-16 yrs. fillable. 3 yrs.-adult.
easily handled by child, saves on KA091 (1 lb.) $3.00 KA042 (1 lb. 15 oz.) $3.50
laundry. Extra aprons also available
(see below). One size fits all, girls
and boys. 3-6 yrs.
KC658 (14 oz.) $5.95

SmockarooTM Button-Ons
A set of three supplementary aprons
for quick changes when needed:
terry for water play, cloth-backed
vinyl for painting, plaid cotton as a
spare. 3-6 yrs.
KC659 (10 oz.) $3.00

***» Art Co* '

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 free expression through arts and crafts
2/4-7 YEARS
Magnetic Chalkboard on Stand Creative SculpeyTM

One side is an eye-ease green Just two years* ago we were one of
chalkboard; the other, a white the first to introduce a new plastic
baked-metai surface that gives bril¬ modeling compound, SculpeyTM.
liance to crayon drawing, as well as Since then its fame has spread as
to magnetic letter and number play. its special qualities have been dis¬
covered: that it stays soft and pli¬
A wide maple frame (IV2") en¬
able, even when exposed to air;
closes the 21" x 33" writing sur¬
that modeled objects can be per¬
faces, and is solidly attached to a
manently hardened by baking for a
sturdy wood floor stand that allows
short time in a home oven, and can
for simultaneous use on both sides.
then be carved, sanded, painted.
Accessory kits of working materials
Everybody uses it, from preschool¬
are available separately, as listed ers to art students. Now we have
below. 3-12 yrs. our own special-value boxed set,
KA081M (20 lbs.) $17.50 with a full 2 lbs. of SculpeyTM
Chalk, Eraser, Crayons material (white, blue, terra cotta),
Excellent school eraser, colored modeling tools, and illustrated
and white chalk, wash-off crayons. booklet. Or, you may buy our spe¬
3-12 yrs. cial bulk packs —white only, to
allow for painting the color of your
KA085 (1 lb.) $2.50 choice. 3 yrs.-adult.
Special Set
Magnetic Numbers, Math KA068 (2 lbs. 12 oz.) $4.00
Symbols, Forms
Bulk, 3 lbs.
70 pieces, including abstract
KAO75 (3 lbs. 4 oz.) $3.75
shapes. 3-12 yrs.
Bulk, 5 lbs.
KA084 (1 lb.) $2.50
KAO76 (5 lbs. 8 oz.) $5.60
Magnetic Alphabet Letters
74 plastic letters both upper and
lower case in bright colors. 3-12 yrs.
KA083 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $2.50

This is the reverse

(magnetic) side of the
Magnetic Chalkboard on
Stand, showing the three
accessory kits listed
above.

ColorformsTM Design Stamps

This is the original version (and The spiral-bound 5-page book con¬ With these printing cubes, on which work. Instead of the usual ink pads,
best, we think) of a highly success¬ tains 350 removable shapes, in 5 die-cut rubber designs are mounted we include an ample supply of
ful toy, now made exclusively for colors, for making designs on the (stars, circles, triangles, squares, tempera paint (six 3A oz. jars, as¬
us. Abstract-shaped vinyl pieces three work boards. Shapes are re¬ rectangles, etc.), children will make sorted bright colors). This lasts
adhere to slick surfaces for mak¬ placed in the book between re¬ pictures, as shown here, murals longer, is cleaner for children’s use.
ing original patterns and pictures. peated uses. It's a great toy, and for their rooms, posters for their Included are a paint brush and a
we herald its revival! 4-8 yrs. family and friends, placemats and handy plastic tray for paint. 4-8 yrs.
KR262 (2 lbs.) $5.95 coasters for Mother, or, they'll il¬ KR016 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $5.00
lustrate their own stories and school

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 YEilltSS *'rst experiences w'th acac,emics

ToteTM Desk Perception Plaques Number Sorter

Twelve pairs of faces, each with a A simple, self-correcting sorting
It’s always ready for use — with of paper stored below chalkboard¬
slight difference for children to de¬ toy designed to help four- and five-
needed chalk and eraser, paper surfaced top unrolls to cover sur¬
tect and match. They will play alone year-olds gain a concept of num¬
and crayons, neatly contained with¬ face, tears off at bottom as used.
or with others, trying to make the ber sequences from 1 to 5. An
in. And it’s apt to have frequent use Slanted top for comfortable work¬
most pairs. Helpful in developing excellent fitting toy also for chil¬
for drawing or painting or home¬ ing. Made of lasting hardwood,
reading and learning skills. Plaques dren between two and three years.
work, since it is readily portable — distinguishing it from similar ones.
2V2" rubber squares have holes to
from room to room, from table to 14" x 13" x 21/2 ". 4-10 yrs. are lA" plywood, 23/s" square. 4-
8 yrs. fit over matching dowels on 12"
floor from home to traveling. Roll KA089 (4 lbs. 5 oz.) $7.95 board. 21/2-6 yrs.
KA389 (2 lbs.) $4.50
KN120 (2 lbs. 1 oz.) $3.75

Show and Tell Kits Picture Dominoes MatchmatesTM Richard Scarry Books
Each set contains 190 bright felt Our Language Arts Department Another Creative Playthings tun- How can anyone ever top these
pieces that adhere to their velour¬ decried the dearth of games that while-learning project. Ten individ¬ for preschool and first grade chil¬
surfaced boxes. Children will ar¬ would alert preschoolers to like¬ ual wood jigsaw puzzles, cut in dren? The author manages to make
range and re-arrange them to make nesses and differences, preparatory half, are silk-screened with num¬ the child feel he’s a part of the
words, word-pictures, number se¬ to reading. Our Design Department bers on top half to correspond with books. He injects the kind of ridicu¬
quences — to make play into learn¬ responded. There are 28 wood play¬ number of objects on bottom half. lous humor that really appeals, and
ing, and learning into fun. ing pieces with delightful repre¬ Tops and bottoms fit only when is remembered. 4-7 yrs.
sentations of a bird, fish, butterfly, correctly matched. Plywood, 3" x
Design and Number Kit 3-7 yrs. etc. silk-screened in lovely colors. 6". 3-6 yrs. “Best Word Book Ever,”
KR304 (1 lb.) $2.50 Pieces must be matched, in dom¬ KL984 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $3.95
KN125 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $3.50
Word and Number Kit 5-9 yrs. ino fashion. 3-6 yrs. “Storybook Dictionary.”
KR305 (1 lb.) $2.50 KE611 (1 lb. 5 oz.) $4.00 KL983 (2 lbs.) $3.95

Wood Letters and Numbers Bag of Books

Children learn letters and numbers any problems, even for several This 8-book library for beginning colorful drawings to illustrate the
far more readily when they have a children. 5-8 yrs. readers has a range of stories from stories. The print is large and read¬
physical representation to handle, KA562 (1 lb. 3 oz.) $5.50 the easiest-to-read tale about the able; the books are hardcover,
trace around, or just feel their evolution of a sandwich, with only firmly bound; the size (6" x 6") is
Wood Capital Letters 11 different words being used (but easily handled. And, they are con¬
shapes. These three sets are bright Contains 72 letters, properly as¬
orange wood, thick enough to repeated often), to a selection of tained in an attractive and durable
sorted for making most-used words burlap bag that will encourage
stand alone, big enough (1 Vs") to short poems in which 107 different
and simple sentences. 4-8 yrs. their being taken to school, on
handle yet not lose easily, are words are used. All of the books
packaged in strong compartmented KA093 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $7.75 tell about interesting everyday situ¬ trips, to grandmother’s. 3-6 yrs.
boxes for organized storage. Wood Lower Case Letters ations familiar to preschoolers, with KL974 (2
Wood Numbers and Math Symbols Contains the same assortment as
There are four of each numeral, in capital letters, but in lower case,
plus arithmetic signs — plenty for used in primary grades. 4-8 yrs.
KA561 (1 lb. 3 oz.) $7.50

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 first experiences with academics
VA ~ YEARS
Wood Lotto Testi Letters and Numbers Color Dominoes
Object is to match the small Children will peg these bright plas¬ The classic and favorite game of pieces, 33A" x 1%", color-coded
plaques to corresponding pictures tic cubes together to form either dominoes has adapted itself to for each number, with the spots
of the larger master board. An ex¬ words or simple arithmetic equa¬ younger players, and taken a long recessed so they may be identified
cellent first competitive game, with tions. They’ll also test out building leap forward with the aid of plastics. by feeling, counting, or color¬
up to 6 participating. Equally ab¬ combinations by pegging the 1" This set has jumbo-size playing matching. Three or four-year-olds
sorbing for play-alone fun. 36 wood perforated cubes together vertically who can count on their fingers can
plaques, with familiar objects easily into towers, horizontally into fences count with these. So can blind
named and identified; 6 master or trains, or into angled representa¬ children, and the mentally handi¬
boards 4".x 6". 3-7 yrs. tions of people or aminals. These capped. The 28 pieces are large
KA335 (3 lbs.) $6.50 two sets from West Germany, offer in size, light in weight, bright in
many play possibilities. Each set, color, and packaged in a heavy
35 cubes. 3-8 yrs. plastic bag for storing and trans¬
Letters KR447 (1 lb.) $3.00 porting. 3-8 yrs.
Numbers KR448 (1 lb.) $3.00 KR449 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $2.50

Learning and Reading Lottos Learning Lottos 3-6 yrs.

These new games, developed by Color
our Language Arts Department, are KE666 (1 lb. 6 oz.) $2.95
used in schools to help children Shape
gain facility in visual discrimina¬ KE667 (1 lb. 6 oz.) $2.95
tion (Learning Lottos), and in
Size
language development (Reading
KE668 (1 lb. 6 oz.) $2.95
Lottos), preparatory to attaining
reading skills. Up to 6 may partici¬ Reading Lottos 4-7 yrs.
pate; or, 1 may play alone, match¬
ing pictures, or pictures and words. Zoo
KE606 (1 lb.) $2.95
Each game has 6 master cards, 6"
x 9", 6 pictures to a card, and 36 House
individual matching smaller cards. KE607 (1 lb.) $2.95
The objects featured are strong in City
child-appeal, outstanding in design KE609 (1 lb.) $2.95
and color.

Wonder Words Key Word Spelling

Learning words and improving one’s better. Age-graded word strips fit This is really a teaching machine, other, and a workbook which leads
reading can be fun, and here’s a onto the playing board, a spinner but children will consider it an in¬ the child in easy steps from picture
game that proves it. It was de¬ tells how many words to read, and triguing and challenging game. A discrimination all the way to spell¬
signed by a professional reading the first to complete the board is compartmented tray holds notched ing. The self-correcting feature con¬
specialist who uses it successfully the winner! There are extra word cardboard letters 134" high and forms to the latest in educational
as a fun way to help children read strips for variety, and blanks so pictures of familiar objects on 3" theory. 4-7 yrs.
you can provide words of your own x IVz" cards that are keyed to ac¬ KR620 (3 lbs.) $5.00
choice. 4-8 yrs. cept only the letters which correctly
Wonder Words #1 spell its name. Learning is rein¬
Words with Pictures. 4-6 yrs. forced with word wheels having
KR614 (2 lbs. 6 oz.) $4.95 pictures on one side, words on the
Wonder Words #2
Words only, those most used by
this age. 6-8 yrs.
KR615 (2 lbs. 6 oz.) $4.95
 YBARS sound, rhythm, music: a child’s first vocabulary

“Without forced-feeding or over¬ Kaiimba Rhythm Bells

feeding, music should be made One must really hear this unique exotic African wood, the vibrators This 114-octave chromatically cor¬
available to everyone at an early African instrument to believe the vari-length strips of high grade rect, and tone perfect, xylophone
age.’’ says famed singer Marian beauty and depth of its tone. Notes spring steel, forming a 2-octave has been selected for many years
Anderson. “Tomorrow, the world are played with a light stroke of keyboard, easily tuned. 7Vi" x by discriminating music educators
will be a lesser world if our chil¬ the thumbs, making soft, rippling 514 ". 4 yrs.-adult. for school use. We recommend it
dren are denied the release of the music. Children, especially those for family use as well. Framed in
KM001 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $14.00
soul and spirit that music can with musical interest and ability, hardwood, and equipped with 2
achieve.’’ wood beaters. 2-12 yrs.
can learn to play it readily. Adults
find it most rewarding, and teen¬ KM240 (5 lbs. 1 oz.) $10.95
This very spirit is the motivation
agers will find it great at parties!
behind the selections you will find
Adapted from the ancient Mbira, or
on these two pages - instruments
thumb piano, its sound chamber is
and music aids for the very young¬
est as well as the grade schoolers.
We believe that, whatever the
source, records, family group par¬
ticipation, their own instrumenta¬
tions, children develop — through
music and rhythm — a freedom and
ease of movement that, once
learned, will last forever.

Color-Keyed Coordinates Maxi-Monica™ Vari-ChimesTM Tower Resonator Pipes

There’s a marked revival of interest The idea for this vertical xylophone What a great idea! These twelve
These two instruments offer an in¬
in the harmonica, possibly because comes from Switzerland. Put a accurately tuned steel pipes make
troduction to music for preschoolers.
it’s the cheapest, most compact, marble through the top; it drops 114 octaves, from lower A to upper
Notes on each are distinguished by
easiest-to-learn instrument. More down and down, hitting all 14 tuned E. They may be arranged as chil¬
color. By following accompanying
likely, because it satisfies the urge notes to make music as it goes! dren choose on their foam mat
song charts, also in color, children
to produce one’s own music. This Its special importance is that tone base. Positioned in correct note se¬
can readily play simple tunes, enjoy
impressively sized one is impres¬ bars may be interchanged to quence, they make a superb xylo¬
early success. Plastic and metal
sive, too, in richness of tone, quality change tunes. Natural wood, phone, with a beautifully resonant
combine for sturdiness and fine
orange trim, see-through sides. bell-like tone, 243A". 6-12 yrs.
tone. Xylophone 11", clarinet 133/4", of sound. It’s a real handful of
music, 714" x 214". 6-16 yrs. 17". 4-12 yrs. KM002 (5 lbs. 10 oz.) $7.75
4-7 yrs.
Set of 2 KM934 (T lb. 2 oz.) $2.95 KM929 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $3.00

Introductory Rhythm Band Set Head Start with Music

Tambourine, brass cymbals, tri- learn to keep time musically with Developed for schools by 2 out¬ full-page illustrations, plus related
angle, tone block, jingle clog, col- Mother at the piano, or to the ac- standing educators, this program games, dances, and rhythm activi¬
orful maraccas - there is a per- companiment of their favorite re¬ introduces children to new visual, ties insure a successful introduction
cession instrument for each family cording. 4-12 yrs. aural, and vocal experiences in to the moods and beauty of music.
member or visiting child. They will KM307 (3 lbs. 2 oz.) $8.95 music. Two 12" LP’s and a splendid 3-8 yrs.
38-page hard-cover guide with KM058 (3 lbs.) $10.00
words and piano scores of all songs,

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 sound, rhythm, music: a child’s continuing joy
7-12 YEARS
12-Chord Autoharp Magic Zither Nina Guitar
This exceptionally fine harp, ebony A 2-octave stringed instrument, me¬ Made by Italian craftsmen, this easier to learn. Handsome light
finish, has 2 full chromatic octaves lodious and piano-like in tone, that quality guitar has all the features wood, beautifully finished, with rose¬
and bass. The chords are in the children can play successfully with of a full-sized model, but is slightly wood fingerboard, steel strings.
keys of C, F, G, with 3 main chords little practice. Song sheets placed scaled down for children’s use to 30". Made for a musically inclined
in minor keys A & D. Excellent for under wires show beginners posi¬ make proper fingering possible and child with a real interest. Experts
experimentation and accompanying tion and sequence of notes. 10 who have tested it gave it rave
group singing. Pick, tuner, music songs, tuning key. 6-14 yrs. notices! 9-16 yrs.
rack incl. 22". 8 yrs.-adult. KQ330 (2 lbs.) $8.00 KM932M (5 lbs. 4 oz.) $17.50
KM364M (7 lbs. 3 oz.) $42.50
Music Cards
Additional set of 5 song sheets for
above: 2 blanks. 6-14 yrs.
KM380 (3 oz.)

“Easy Guitar Primer”

A professional teacher’s easy-to-
follow lessons, featuring illustrations
of fingering positions and quizzes.
9-16 yrs.
KM935 (not ilJus.) (1 lb.) $1.25

Steel Drum Hand Trap Set Plastic Recorder Wood Recorder

Made in Trinidad, this unique in¬ This virtuoso instrument is a great An extraordinarily good recorder, A true musical instrument that all
strument produces a sound that one for accompanying other music, with flute-like tone quality and ac¬ ages can master and enjoy. Ours is
captivates all listeners. Made by live or recorded. It incorporates a curate intonation. Soprano, key of the best in its price range. From
hand and carefully tuned, it’s na¬ snare drum, with skin head; a brass C, two octaves, fully chromatic, West Germany, made of pear wood.
tive “know-how” that turns it into cymbal that gives a resounding ef¬ baroque system. Fingering chart in- Soprano, covers 2Vz octaves, is
a melodious music-maker, fun for fect; and a wood tone block. They cfuded. 125/s". (See also Wood tone-perfect. (See also Plastic Re¬
children and adults. 1VA", with all add up to a one-man band that’s Recorder on this page.) 6 yrs.-adult. corder on this page.) 6 yrs.-adult.
special beaters. 6 yrs.-adult. hard to top! 6 yrs.-adult.
KR310 (8 oz.) $2.50 KQ338 (12 oz.) $4.95
KM382 (3 lbs. 9 oz.) $12.00 KM386 (2 lbs.) $7.50
“Melody Method
for the Recorder”
The book acclaimed by schools for
introductory teaching. By outstand¬
ing professional. (Not illus.) 8 yrs.-
adult.
KL982 (3 oz.) $1.25

Italian Accordion Bernstein Recordings

A “fun” instrument. Once children has a IV2-octave chromatic key¬ The next best thing to attending a Wolf, and The Nutcracker Suite,
learn the fingering, including the board, comes from a famous Italian Bernstein Young People’s Concert charmingly narrated, of course.
chords, they can proudly play along instrument maker. 6-10 yrs. is to play his records and thus cap¬ KM921 is The Carnival of the Ani¬
with a family combo for many a KM933 (2 lbs. 9 oz.) $10.00 ture the mood and the feeling he is mals, with Bernstein explaining
joyful songfest, or be virtuoso per¬ able to convey to children through animal sounds and their musical
formers. Beyond the toy class, it his music. These two especially representation. Both recordings will
fine recordings are representative. hold children enraptured. 3-14 yrs.
KM913 is a superb rendition of two KM913 (1 lb.) $5.79
children’s favorites: Peter and the KM921 (1 lb.) $5.79
 science: inquiry and invention
7-12 YEARS
Exploring the wonders of science CommunicodersTM
can be “togetherness” fun for From the time of Morse’s invention, even by a 6-year-old. Coded mes¬
parent and child. Don’t expect to boys have found telegraphy an sages are transmitted either by
know all the answers to the ques¬ exciting field. But most toy tele¬ buzzer or flashing light — up to 50'
tions your child asks. It is better graph sets are fragile, short-lived. with the wire provided, farther with
if you experiment and learn with Our new set has bigger and sturdier more wire added. Parts are secured
him or her. The intricacy of today’s parts, so that sending, receiving, to heavy wood base, IV2". 6-volt
ideas in mathematics and science solo practicing can be handled battery required, not supplied. In¬
makes it important for parents to cludes detailed and informative
encourage self-discovery and ex¬ booklet on telegraphy. Set of 2.
perimentation. The best under¬ 6-14 yrs.
standing of science comes to chil¬
KE068 (2 lbs. 6 oz.) $11.50
dren through direct experience.

UNESCO Science Book Gyroscope Top Fossil Dig Kit Student Project Planetarium
Would you like to measure the Whether to be in ships at sea or Norman Deaton, renowned for his This table-top planetarium enables
wind? Make a pin-hole camera that rockets in outer space, the gyro¬ museum fossil exhibits, has pre¬ children to explore relationships of
takes real pictures? Build a model scope is fundamental to keeping pared this kit for us. Six authentic the sun and planets. A colorful
of your lungs? These are among the them on course. This heavy pre¬ reproductions are buried in a stone- plastic laminated chart of the solar
700 experiments, with easy-to-follow cision top dramatically illustrates like cluster of the type an paleon¬ system serves as a base for a
instructions and clear how-to dia¬ the principle involved. With a quick tologist might find. They must be movable working model of the sun,
grams, included in this book. Com¬ jerk of a string it spins fast and carefully dug out, just the way it earth and moon. This model can
piled by an international team of maintains balance, even poised on is done at ancient sites, and then be set to show earth’s position at
scientists. 12 yrs.-adult. pencil point. 3". 6-14 yrs. may be mounted on the handsome any given date. Children are intro¬
KL054 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $4.00 KS098 (8 oz.) $3.50 mahogany display board. Accom¬ duced by well-documented instruc¬
panying booklet tells how, gives tions to basic concepts of our solar
historical background. 8-12 yrs. system. Chart 17" x 22". 9-17 yrs.
K6054 $8.00 KR160 (1 lb.) $5.00

Electrical Invention Box Micro-Slide Viewer Set

This is a product we have offered following: 50' of wire, 8 light bulbs This is a sound way to introduce Nature Study Series 4
for years. Customer response to it and sockets, single and double children to microscopy without risk¬ Reproduction, Digestion, Circula¬
has been most gratifying. It is a switches, 2 pushbuttons with bell ing disappointment from a less- tion.
collection of materials that provides and buzzer, 1 miniature motor that than-professional instrument. It is a
KS097
the child with unrestricted oppor¬ runs off a harmless 6-volt battery viewer only, with a fine optical lens,
tunities for safe and unstructured (included). Attractively packaged in readily focused. Includes 24 Micro- Nature Study, Full Series
experimentation (instructions are handled carrying box. For budding Slides — remarkably good pictures, Above 3 sets, packaged as a unit.
deliberately omitted to permit child¬ inventors. 6-12 yrs. in full color, of specimens, taken KS099 (12 oz.) $8.00
hood discovery). Included is the KS380 (3 lbs. 14 oz.) ' $14.50 through the lens of a powerful mi¬
croscope. See additional Micro-
Slide sets below. 6-14 yrs.
KS773 (2 lbs.) $6.95
Micro-Slide sets Each 4 oz. Each
$3.00.
Nature Study Series 2
Seeds, One-Ceiled Animals, Flow¬
ers to Fruit.
KS095
Nature Study Series 3
Tadpoles, Frogs, Insects.
KS096

See page 32 for our new Discovery and Animal-of-the-Month Series.

 feeling adequate in our active world
7-12 YEARS
Doorway Gym Bar Child’s Snowshoes Land Roamer
A physical fitness program in itself, Like Indians of old, children can So it doesn’t snow, the sidewalks a sled, has dual-action hand brakes,
this home gym fits any doorway up move rapidly across snow. Frames are bare. What are children ex¬ and a protective safety bumper.
to 34", without harm to paint or made of tubular weather-resistant pected to do? Ride Land Roamer, Doubles for loading and hauling.
woodwork. Ends screw outward aluminum, with molded plastic web¬ of course! They get the same excit¬ Varnished beech, hard rubber
against door jambs; its own pres¬ bing and adjustable harness. So ing ride that is offered by sleds. wheels. 381/2 9-14 yrs.
sure does the rest. Tested to sup¬ satisfactory, adult trappers often use This sidewalk coaster is ridden like KP511M (12 lbs.) $14.00
port 200 lbs. 4 yrs.-adult. them. Overall length, 30". 6-12 yrs.
KQ554M (3 lbs. 6 oz.) $8.95 KR027M (2 lbs. 5 oz.) $7.00

Arrow Ski-BoardTM Unicycle

Everybody’s trying it — on the ski Just one wheel, an upright post with
slopes, on the hillsides, even on adjustable saddle seat, two pedals,
the sandy beaches — the new sport and you’re on your own. It’s apt to
of snurfing. It involves the skills take hours of practice to learn to
and thrills of surfing, skiing, skate¬ balance, but it is great sport and
boarding. You ride one board with gives real satisfaction when you
two feet. Our special Ski-BoardTM show off your prowess to family and
has a hang-on rope for balance, friends. Training poles are included,
a molded wooden keel for maneu¬ should confidence wane. 1514"
verability, metal traction treads for wheel. 8-15 yrs.
firm footing. 48" long. 5-12 yrs. KQ152M (14 lbs. 14 oz.) $20.00
KP513M (5 lbs.) $8.95

Wood Hi-Sticks Jumping Jacks

Once mastered, stilts are a source Spare your box springs and provide
of real fun, and a great self-confi¬ these instead for jumping, active
dence builder. These hardwood children. They’ll spring about with
ones are 5' long, with foot pieces ease, acquiring agility, learning bal¬
at 2 levels: 1014" and 1414" from ance. Strong coiled springs are
the ground. When children learn to contained between top and bottom
walk with them at the lower height, metal plates. Laced toe straps,
they turn the poles and graduate to buckled ankle straps hold feet se¬
the higher level. 7-13 yrs. curely in place. 7-14 yrs.
KP496M (5 lbs.) $7.50 KQ327 (4 lbs. 3 oz.) $6.00

41

Prices subject to change after Dec. 31, 1968

 the expansive world of fine arts
7-12 YEARS
Seven to twelve-year-olds distin¬ Superwood Connect-A-CardTM
guish between playing at being A fascinating new modeling com¬ A simple patented device hinges size, 275 hinge connectors, tiny
adults and “real work ,” using pound from England that is actually two cards together, opening the sticks for axles, flagpoles, handles;
grownup tools and producing prod¬ wood in powdered form. A great way for children to make all kinds and discs that make wheels, wind¬
ucts for actual use. They take pride on-hand activity for any age, any of imaginative 3-dimensional play mills, etc. its box is a container
in simple craftwork projects - in occasion, to be mixed as needed props, a few of which are pictured for convenient storage. Discarded
sewing, weaving, model making, into a clay-like consistency, then here. Our special set is a special playing cards can supplement those
sculpturing and other adult pas¬ modeled and dried into real wood. value, with hundreds of colorful included in the set. 6-12 yrs.
times that have end products. But See full description on page 35. cards, playing card size and half KR619 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $6.95
they do not grow up all at once. 6-14 yrs.
They do not yet have the skill to KA071 (14 oz.) $1.00
master all adult tools, and care
must be taken in introducing them.
Creative Playthings, Inc. has taken
that care in presenting the items on
these two pages, the adult-level
musical instruments on page 39,
and the special new craft projects
for the whole family on pages 54
and 55 of this catalog. We hope
you will enjoy them!

Scope Doodley-doo PenmantipsTM “Rainbow Origami”

Once you start playing with this Squeeze a world of fun and fantasy Whose handwriting is illegible — Japanese children have been doing
colorful array of plastic pieces, out of a tube. You form designs, yours? Your children’s? Even if it is origami (paper-folding) for 10 cen¬
you’ll find yourself hopelessly en¬ then bake 10 minutes into perma¬ just passable, try the famous Eng¬ turies. Here is a book of instruc¬
grossed in their design and puzzle nent Doodley-doos that wiggle, lish Osmiroid pen, now required in tions without words. Every fold is
possibilities. It all happens with one stretch, and adhere to any smooth many British schools. With it, prac¬ clearly illustrated, and samples of
small shape, a trapezoid. But 2 surface. Girls will create jewelry, tice the art of writing in classic completed origami are pasted in so
make a hexagon, 3 a triangle, 6 a decorate mirrors and notebooks, italic style, following the step-by- you can unfold them as an aid.
diamond. They combine into excit¬ design greeting cards, or create step instructions in “Better Hand¬ 22-page book with instructions for
ing patterns with illusory 3-dimen¬ party decorations. Boys’ tastes may writing,’’ the booklet also included. 20 objects, generous supply of ori¬
sional effects. Our special set has run more to skeletons and spiders. Once mastered, the written word gami paper. 9-16 yrs.
2 trays and 144 pieces. 6 years- Set includes seven tubes of col- becomes both readable and beau¬ KL969 (10 oz.) $2.00
adults. lored Doodley-doo and three foil tiful. Wide-tipped Osmiroid pen
baking sheets with patterns to copy takes any fountain pen ink. 9 yrs.-
KB741 (2 lbs. 2 ozs.) $5.00
(or design your own). 6-12 yrs. adult.
KA052 (12 oz.) $3.00 KR453 (8 oz.) $3.45

Melt-ArtTM Dab-ArtTM
Don’t throw away those worn-down household containers; or, to make Machine made “dab-stracts,” in required, but not included. 6 yrs.-
crayons or those , candle stubs! window hangings with a stained weird and wonderful patterns, take adult.
Otherwise useless left-overs glass effect (drip paint on wax shape as the “instant” artist KA086 (4 lbs.) $7.00
melted down in this completely paper, cover with a second piece, squeezes bits of paint here and Dab-ArtTM Refill
safe 8-cup, 8-color electric palette, use warm iron to laminate both there on his poster-board card, Five 2-oz. bottles of paint, 40 pic¬
become a working medium for an together); or, to make effective then spins it with a turn of the ture cards.
exciting new art form. They turn paintings; or, even to do batik! Rub¬ switch. No two pictures are ever
ber-grip handle, UL-approved heat¬ KA087 (2 lbs.) $2.50
into liquid wax paints with which alike, which adds to the fun and
to decorate bottles, cans, other ing unit with 1-year guarantee. In¬ interest. Battery-operated turntable
cludes box of new crayons, supply is housed in sturdy plastic box.
of swab-stick “brushes.” 4 yrs.- Included are five 2-oz. bottles of
adult. paint, 40 picture cards, 6 picture
KA080 (1 lb.) $5.50 frames. Paint is nontoxic, washable.
Two standard flashlight batteries

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 the expansive world of fine arts
7-12 YEARS
Spiralograph Pendulum Clock Kit
With this fascinating drawing device others, meshes with it, and acts as Clocks hold never-ending fascina¬ of what makes it tick. You get parts
from West Germany, one can readily a guide for the colored pens that tion for children. Infants are and illustrated instructions for as¬
make beautiful symmetric patterns transcribe the patterns onto the attracted to the “tick-tock”; pre¬ sembling a pendulum clock that
in endless profusion. The set con¬ paper below. By varying the rings, schoolers notice the hand move¬ winds by pulling the weighted
sists of three flat plastic rings, the pen position, and the pen colors; ments; older children wonder about chain, runs for 24 hours. Although
graduated in size, each with gear¬ and, by superimposing designs, an the inner workings; even adults are not a precision timepiece, it is an
like teeth in its inner circumference. almost limitless variety of colorful clock-watchers! Here’s a do-it-your¬ attractive working model with visi¬
A fourth ring fits within any of the patterns emerges. Don’t buy just self clock that solves all the mystery ble gears and movements. 8-14 yrs.
one for your own children; keep KR204 (2 lbs. 2 oz.) $7.00
another in reserve for emergencies.
6-14 yrs.
KAO77 (1 lb.) $5.50

Junior Draftsman Lithography Kit Wonder-Weave Loom Swedish weaving Loom

Imagine — one’s very own drawing To introduce an artistically inclined Not a toy, but an excellent working A table-model loom much like
board with a T-square, compass, child to the techniques of litho¬ loom. Tedious over-and-under weav¬ larger treadle looms known to all
angles, even a protractor — grown¬ graphic printing, this Japanese kit ing is eliminated; movable heddle craftsmen. The shuttle, wound with
up materials for growing-up artists provides all the tools and materials makes it possible to weave a whole yarn, is “shuttled” back and forth
and engineers. The heavy wood needed. One can make greeting row with one thrust of the needle. between rows of threads. A turn
board has slip-proof rubber “feet” cards, calendars, pictures, etc. Has Makes 4" squares (or narrower of the geared crank after each
to protect tables, strong clips for metal print plate, roller, powders, pieces) for sewing together into shuttle shifts the threads, produc¬
holding paper in place, compart¬ oils, spatula, baren, etc. 12 yrs.- scarves, sweaters, skirts, etc. Loom, ing material up to 7" wide. Includes
ments to contain its equipment. 9" adult. skein of yard, pattern book. Quick yarn. 8 yrs.-adult.
x 14". 7-14 yrs. KR120 (2 lbs.) $4.95 achievement, certain success. 7 KQ803 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $7.95
KA066 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $4.00 yrs.-adult.
KA998 (1 lb.) $3.50

iJ

Polymer Paint Sets Creative SculpeyTM Vario Collage Kit

The big excitement in the art world versatility, 4 brushes, palette knife, Unique SculpeyTM stays soft and Beginning with 4 paper cards
is polymer paints. They look like oil palette and instructions. Larger set pliable. Modeled objects can be printed with bold and charming
paints, but behave much better. has more paints plus charcoal permanently hardened by baking in background designs, children posi¬
They paint on more surfaces, dry sticks, spray fixative, and canvas a home oven, can then be carved, tion colorful self-sticking shapes to
faster, won’t chip or crack, clean painting panel. 10 yrs.-adult. sanded, painted. (See page 35 for make their own variations of a tree,
easily with soap and water. But detailed description) 3 yrs.-adult. a house, a bird, for instance. Start
that’s not all! Thinned with water, Introductory Set with black and white background
SpecialSet
these very same paints can be used KA012 (5 lbs. 8 oz.) $16.50 A068 (2 lbs. 12 oz.) $4.00 cards for stunning effects (Set B),
like tempera, or even for thin trans¬ or colored background ones (Set A),
parent watercolor washes. Smaller Classic Set Bulk, 3 lbs. and then you’ll send for the other!
compartmented carrying case has A075 (3 lbs. 4 oz.) $3.75 5-10 yrs.
KA013 (9 lbs.) $27.50
11 tubes, of paint, 4 mediums to add Bulk, 5 lbs. KR243 (7 oz.) Set A $1.75
A076 (5 lbs. 8 oz.) $5.60 KR244 (7 oz.) Set B $1.75
 Alili AtpESS ^ames anc* Puzzies

Certain toys are ageless and offer Shuttle Loop Jump Ball
fun for the entire family. And they How closely can you control and It’s hilarious—you shoot your white it, the game is fast and furious and
are often the toys children enjoy direct a shuttlecock? It must be ping-pong balls undqr the net to fun! For two or four players, young
most, because they involve mommy batted back and forth through a your opponent’s side, he shoots his or old, or young and old. Great for
and daddy in the child’s world. We 22" metal hoop, requiring prac¬ yellow ones to yours. Whichever teen-agers, but don’t underestimate
offer several such toys here for tice, dexterity, occasionally luck. one manages first to get rid of all its adult appeal! Weil constructed
family participation, indoor sport Easily portable stand is 42" high; on his side wins. Or, you may wood-framed playing board is 18"
on snowy or rainy afternoons, out¬ includes 2 wood paddles, shuttle¬ choose other rules—and elect to x 48". 12 balls are activated by two
door gamboling once Spring is cock. 6 yrs.-adult. time your play; then scoring de¬ spring shooters on each end. 6 yrs.-
here again. (Please give special at¬ KQ355M (4 lbs.) $7.00 pends on who ends up with fewer adult
tention to the one toy that proved bails on his side. However you do KR602M (13 lbs. 11 oz.) $16.50
to be our very best seller in 1967-
68, its first year on the market:
Multiway Rollaway, page 45.) Make
those “can’t go out” afternoons
“can have fun anyway” days by
giving your family challenging
games and puzzles to while away
the hours.

Jet Billiards Carrom Board

Rubber bulb blowers fit into freely- The whole family will enjoy playing frame with felt facing for “banking”
Action must be quick, fast, and
pivoting holders. Masonite board, carroms, crokinole, backgammon, shots, string pockets in 4 corners.
planned in order to blow an elusive
edged in wood. 16" in diameter. tenpins, and other games, as fam¬ Included are instructions and all
cork ball away from your side of
6 yrs.-adult. ilies have done for the past 50 equipment for 106 different games.
the octagonal board and into one
of your opponents’ scoring -cups. years. Attractive board is card table 6 yrs.-adult.
KQ503M (3 lbs.) $8.00
size (28V2" square), has raised KP271M (8 lbs. 7 oz.) $10.00

KikitTM Skittles
“Kicking” consists in quickly twist¬ rushing, passing, defending — and Start the top on its spinning course,
ing wood dowels to advance a reacting quickly! A classic game for and watch the ten pins as they fall
ping-pong ball to your opponent’s young and old, up to 6 players. — or don’t. Aimed properly, the
goal (a net pocket) or to block its Wood. 12" x 29". 6 yrs.-adult. top can be spun to rebound from
wooden box sides and continue to
progress toward yours. It involves KR605M (7 lbs.) $8.00 leave destruction in its wake. It’s
not easy, but it is fun. An old fa¬
vorite, that all ages can enjoy to¬
gether. 14" x 30". 6 yrs.-adult.
KQ882M (8 lbs. 2 oz.) $9.00

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ALL AG !|gj games and puzzles

Multiway RollwayTM Gravitation

There’s never been a marble roll sibilities. Unit blocks may be used To the uninitiated it appears easy exposed to it. This model is well
game like this! Children lay it out as additional props, to make higher of accomplishment — manipulating made, of hardwood, with stainless
themselves; they build it high, or and longer courses — they are the the double steel rods so that the steel rods and ball. 18". 6 yrs.-adult
out in all directions. Then the fun same scale. Short ramps, long heavy shiny ball is forced all the KR217 (3 lbs. 8 oz.) $6.00
begins — racing marbles down the ramps, risers, columns, blocks with way up the incline. The higher it
course they’ve prescribed. When holes for corner use — 49 pieces goes before dropping below, the
one configuration becomes boring, in hardwood, plus 5 marbles. It all greater the score. But you’re defy¬
they make another. All they need adds up to hours of fun, for one ing gravity, and it therefore requires
is a steady hand for positioning, or more. 6-14 yrs. patience, practice, and expertise.
imagination for the multiple pos¬ KR604 (3 lbs. 10 oz.) $6.95 It’s an uphill fight, which challenges
all comers. Leave this on a con¬
veniently located table and you’ll
be surprised at how often people
will stop by and “work’’ at it, espe¬
cially teenagers. This game is a
kind of “sleeper,” we feel; its best
salesmen are those who have been

LabyrinthTM ToppleTM Tower Wall Quoits Juggling

Knobs on either side of this wooden Tricky balancing game with odd¬ We Americans prosaically refer to It’s a wily art, yet it looks so easy.
box control a two-way tilting tray shaped blocks. Players alternate this game as Ring Toss. But not Have you tried lately keeping even
that forms a racecourse maze. The in placing one on top of another the English, who made this unique three balls aloft? Here is profes¬
object of the game is to so manip¬ to form high tower. Object is to version. The bull’s-eye target, on a sional equipment, professional in¬
ulate the tray that a small steel ball select the odd shape that will bal¬ 12" x 12" board, hangs on the wall. structions, and all you need is prac¬
will follow its course without drop¬ ance for you, but pose a problem for Players stand back, aim, toss 2Vfe" tice! There are six rubber bails of
ping into any one of the many holes the next builder. Steady hand helps. rubber rings, record their score and proper weight, size, balance and
en route. It takes a steady hand, 15 bright wood blocks, all in hard¬ keep trying to better it. Board, 5 bounce, and step-by-step lessons
and patience! The original, the best, wood. 5 yrs.-adult rings. 8-14 yrs. on how to master them. 10 yrs.-
by now a classic. 8 yrs.-adult KQ976 (12 oz.) $1.50 KR245 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $4.00 adult
KQ797 (4 lbs.) $10.00 KQ821 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $5.50

Rug Croquet croquet has 3" wire wickets on Hopscotch

wood stands, goal posts, balls, and
Play it just as in the yard — but by You may not remember the rules,
QVz" wood mallets, for up to 4
day or night, in summer or winter, but surely you remember the fun
players. For floor or table. 6. yrs.-
rain or shine. The youngest will involved in hopping, trying never
adult.
compete with the oldest, and pos¬ to touch a line, never to lose your
sibly even win! Our new mini¬ KR606 (14 oz.) $5.00 balance, always to outlast and out-
score your opponent. Keep your
sidewalk clear, your floor unscuf¬
fed; use this durable vinyl playing
surface, 3' x 7'. Playing pieces
included. 5-12 yrs.
KQ427 (12 oz.) $2.00

See page 24 for stores featuring toys by Creative Playthings, Inc.

 games and puzzles
ALL AGES
Introduce a friend... Crossword Blocks Tuf™
A first crossword puzzle, the goal Number cubes, fraction cubes, a given assortment of cubes, but if
Now that you have seen many ol your opponent makes a “tuffer”
being to form six different 3-letter computation cubes, and timers are
the items in our new 1968-69 Cre¬ equation, you get another chance
words, 3 across and 3 down, from just part of the intriguing equipment
ative Playthings catalog, perhaps for this superlative mathematics to try for “tuffest.” The play is fast
the nine VAU wood letter cubes. 25
you know a friend or relative who game. Actually, it’s a progressive and frantic fun. Comes with a handy
such combinations are possible.
would enjoy looking it over. If you series of games for everyone from carrying case because this is a
It’s not easy, it’s not hard, but it is
will note the envelope bound into second-grade to Ph.D., but it’s best game that’s going places —with
good mental gymnastics and word¬
this catalog, you will see room for if you’re somewhere in between and you. 7 yrs.-adult.
building practice at the elementary
the names and addresses of any¬ like math. The object is to make
school level. In hardwood tray, 43/b". KR618 (1 lb. 8oz.) $8.00
one you feel would want a free the longest possible equation with
6-10 yrs.
copy. Simply fill in these blanks
and mail-whether you order any¬ KR238 (12 oz.) $3.00
thing or not. We are always more
than happy to send free catalogs
to those who we feel will appreci¬
ate them. Also, if you are a school
teacher or administrator, you may
be interested in our new 200-page
school catalog. We’ll be glad to
send a copy if you write on your
school’s letterhead.

Wff’n ProofTM Configurations On-Sets Perquackey

This widely acclaimed game of This is a series of serious puzzles One of the games that has emerged This is not just another word game.
logic is a series of 21 progressively — to be worked out alone, by care¬ from a program of games research It is competitive, with a premium
more difficult games, which employ ful reasoning, as a solitaire game. that is being conducted by various put on words formed in a given
symbols for words. Players are re¬ They are mathematical puzzles, university groups throughout the time. An innovation in scoring in¬
warded for logical, orderly thinking; based on a book titled “The Geom¬ country. On-sets is a fast-moving, volves penalties when words fail
penalized for incorrect deductions. etry of Incidence.” But don’t let that highly competitive game that makes you. Our experience is that once
Developed by Professor Layman frighten you. They are lots of fun, set theory, a fundamental of the introduced, this game mushrooms
Allen of Yale. 36 logic cubes, min¬ and a real challenge! 10 yrs.-adult. new math, understandable and en¬ in popularity. Cup, timer, 13 cubes.
ute timer, manual. 6 yrs.-adult KR603 (8 oz.) $4.00 joyable to the young learner. 6 yrs.- 8 yrs.-adult.
KR025 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $6.00 adult. KR214 (14 oz.) $2.95
KR172*f12 oz.) .. $4.00

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3-D Tic-Tac-Toe PitfallTM Trimino “Brain-Boosters”

Once a third dimension is added, The newest version of a 7,000-year- Traditional rectangular dominoes What a collection of puzzles,
this classic pencil-and-paper game old game — and once you start are changed to triangular ones to experiments, brain-teasers, all sci¬
assumes a whole new character. playing, you’ll know why it has re¬ make a new and fascinating game ence-oriented! No sooner is one
Now one must get four in a row, but mained so popular down through based on a mathematical formula solved than you’re faced with an¬
that row may be on either a hori¬ the centuries. Its advantages: easy that is apt to elude many players. other. The book most certainly
zontal or vertical plane, straight to learn rules, short playing time, However, winning depends on rela¬ achieves its avowed purpose: to in¬
line or diagonal. This requires a develops mathematical and logical tive skill, not total achievement. form, delight, and exasperate all!
strategic offense, an alert defense. reasoning. Its disadvantages: you Wood playing pieces from West It’s bound to cause havoc in any
9 yrs.-adult never want to stop playing! Sleek Germany. 7 yrs.-adult family. 8 yrs.-adult.
KP486 (2 lbs. 1 oz.) $3.50 dark wooden board; smooth, color¬ KB744 (1 lb.) $3.00 KL976 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $3.50
ful playing stones.
KR621 (1 lb. 9 oz.) $5.95

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ALL MlllS stocking toys and party favors

Be prepared when folks drop in for Woodcraft Parts Timba Kits Explorer Field Glasses'^
the Christmas and New Year's hol¬ This large and varied assortment Individual wood parts, pegged to¬ These are professional-looking in
iday; when that next short-notice of interesting parts — all turned out gether with rubber connectors, their simulated leather carrying
birthday invitation is received; of hardwood — is exciting source become charming representational case with shoulder strap. Adjustable
when an emergency illness may material for the imaginative child, animals —a 6V2" kangaroo and a for focusing, with 3X magnification
prompt a small remembrance; as well as his enterprising parent. SVfc" elephant. They’ll be made and (viewed objects appear at Vz the
when a morale-booster would be With sandpaper, nails, and ideas, re-made many a time, proudly ex¬ distance), these glasses are ade¬
helpful; whenever a special sur¬ almost anything may take form. 6 hibited to family and friends. 5-8 yrs. quate and useful for early explora¬
prise would be fun. In thinking in yrs.-adult. KR314 (11 oz.) $2.50 tory projects. 6-16 yrs.
terms of your needs, we offer on KR084 (4 lbs.) $2.00 KQ473 (1 lb.) $4.50
these pages items that are both
economical in price and, in most
cases, small enough to fit into the
traditional Christmas stocking. In
addition, we have selected special
items for Christmas stocking gifts
at a particularly economical price
(see page 48). We hope, too, you
will save by buying in quantity
those special “Six Pack" items
offered on pages 50 and 51.

“String Figures And How Roadmaster Tools Kokeshi Dolls Self-Help Cloth Books
To Make Them” Excellent set of five small tools Two traditional Japanese folk dolls, A practice game for learning dress¬
It’s become almost a lost art—deftly made in England, with bicyclists’ made of wood and painted in bright ing essentials, in cloth book form:
maneuvering a string between the needs in mind. It’s the exceptional Oriental designs, are 3V2" tall and how to tie bows, zip zippers, but¬
fingers, pulling and crossing it family that won’t also find them es¬ are boxed together as a pair. Chil¬ ton buttons, lace laces, snap snaps.
and ending up with a Cat’s Cradle pecially useful for sundry jobs about dren soon discover that each comes Practice materials are on double¬
or Jacob’s Ladder. This paperback the house. Real working tools, made apart in the middle, and inside are fold cloth, with illustrations and in¬
describes, in easy-to-follow steps, of cast aluminum alloy. Longest tiny, tinier, and tiniest ones, minia¬ structions in rhyme. 8 pages; 7" x
just how to do it. 10 yrs.-adult (screwdriver) is 5V2". 4 yrs.-adult tures of the bigger wooden dolls, 9V2". 2V2-4 yrs.
KQ896 (12 oz.) $2.25 12 more of them! 4-10 yrs. All By Herself
KR034 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $2.00
KT240 (lOoz.) $2.00
Ail By Himself
StringFigurM KT241 (10 oz.) $2.00

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Calculator Child-Sized Scissors People Finger Puppets Audubon Bird Call

This is the neatest trick yet in mul¬ With blunt ends, hand-ground Set of 5, wood heads, cloth bodies. Have you ever wondered what the
tiplying devices! How much is 4 x blades for lasting sharpness, and Includes two adults, two children, birds are singing about? You can’t
19? Just turn the knob end to 4, made of forged steel with nickel- clown. 3-8 yrs. quite talk to them but almost with
read off the result on the calibrated plated finish, these 4" safety scis¬ KG625 (10 oz.) $2.50 this little device that requires just
scale. Goes up to 20, is pocket-size sors are perfect for home Or school twisting motions to make authentic-
(5V4"). is six-sided for ease in han¬
Animal Finger Puppets
use, and are a fine idea for your sounding bird calls. With practice
dling, non-rolling. From West Ger¬ preschooler’s Christmas stocking. Set of 5, wood heads, cloth bodies. you’ll hear an answering bird every
many. 8 yrs.-adult Available for right-or left-handers. 3-8 yrs. time. 6 yrs.-adult
KR260 (2 oz.) $2.00 3-6 yrs. KG447 (12 oz.) KQ844 (6 oz.) $1.50
Left
KA253 (2 oz.) $.60
Regular
KA254 (2 oz.) $.60

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 o stocking toys and party favors
ALL ill;
. . the stockings were hung by Canned Movies Turn-A-WordTM Work-A-Day Wind-UpsTM
the chimney with care . . An old principle in a new guise. The This new toy fascinates all ages. On a test course (over a smooth
ingredients are there: a can that Three pentagonal blocks, fastened floor), these small trucks ran from
converts readily to a zoetrope together on a strong elastic, turn 20' to 30' on one winding. They are
viewer, 12 strips of drawings in a individually, revealing a different hand and pocket size (2y2"); of
sequence of positions that become letter on each face to make an sturdy metal, with no sharp edges;
animated movies as the viewer is alphabet recognition toy for pre¬ have set-in wheels as insurance
rotated, 5 blank strips for individual schoolers, a spelling game for be¬ against breakage or loss, perma¬
experimentation. Canned entertain¬ ginning readers, a challenge in nently attached keys, and powerful
ment at its best! 5-10 yrs. multiple word construction for older motors. Set of 3. 2-8 yrs.
children. If you’re smart enough, KR074 (11 oz.) $2.50
KR456 (1 lb. 5 oz.) $2.50
you can get complete 3-letter words
on all 5 sides at once, or even all
72 possible word combinations.
Everyone will enjoy trying! Hard¬
wood, in subtle colors, 6V2" long.
4-10 yrs.

Color Paddles Add-O-Check Stars That Glow In The Dark

It’s great fun to observe the world Intriguing to all children, but espe¬ Provide a sparkling night sky on
through these red, blue, and yellow cially helpful to those just learning bedroom or playroom ceiling. 125
“glasses.” They are clear plastic their numbers. Great fun on trips for luminous decals of the stars and
paddles, 6" long, one in each pri¬ counting passing cars, gas stations, planets. After exposure to electric
mary color. Two together form a or other landmarks. Neat and com¬ light, they glow, making “lights out”
third color so the fun expands into pact, it adds as it counts, clicking easier. Older children will form con¬
further exploration of color and off the answers. 4 digits, instant stellations. Easy to apply. 3-12 yrs.
light. 3-10 yrs. re-set. Has attractive cord for belt KQ527 (3 oz.) $1.50
Creative Playthings 1968 KA814 (8 oz.) or purse. 5-10 yrs.
Stocking Toy Assortments KR266 (11 oz.) $4.00
For many years we have provided a
stocking-filling Santa Claus service
for everyone, starting with small
babies (see Infant’s Christmas
Stocking, p. 27), and including even
teen-agers and adults. It saves cus¬
tomers countless hours of looking
and shopping, and has conse¬
quently been most successful. We
offer completely new assortments
each year; after all, it would be un¬
forgivable of Santa if six-year-olds
received the same things they had
when they were five! It’s not an easy
task to continue to put together a
variety of different and meaningful
small toys, but we like the chal¬
lenge. We’ve searched far and
wide, and this year we bring you the Oversize Chain Four-ln-One Knife
most interesting from around the Hooked onto a bike or trike, this Almost certain to generate new in¬ Please Note:
world. is a tow rope. Attached to a dog terest in eating—on picnics or at Age ranges, as used throughout
In each age-grouped assortment collar, it becomes a leash. With a home. American-made, of high-car¬ this catalog, are necessarily gen¬
are 8 to 12 surprises that will fit child at each end, a tug of war will bon steel, this four-purpose knife eral. The lowest age specified is
right into your own traditional holi¬ ensue. Made of soft, sturdy plastic, has received unusually enthusiastic that at which a child is usually
day stockings. You can’t miss—they it will stand the gaff, whatever the acceptance from customers. Length, ready for a given toy for the maxi¬
are the small gifts that will make use. 12 links and 2 hooks, in bright with spoon extended, 5" closed, mum benefit and enjoyment to be
the big difference on Christmas colors. Stretched-out length, 36". 31/2". 8-14 yrs. derived. The highest age is that
morning. Not only are they high in 2-8 yrs. KQ970 (6 oz.) $2.50 at which he will most generally
fun value, they are a real value. KR444 (1 lb.) $2.25 have outgrown the toy, or have a
Each assortment in vinyl drawstring lesser interest in it. Because chil¬
dren vary so greatly in maturation
bag. STOCKING NOT INCLUDED.
$5.25 and experience, we urge you to
Girls 2-4 yrs. KR401 2 lbs. interpret these age ranges broadly.
Boys 2-4 yrs. «R402 2 lbs. 2 oz.
Girls 5-7 yrs. KR403 1 lb. 7 oz.
Boys 5-7 yrs. KR4G4 1 lb. 11 oz.
Girls 8-12 yrs. KR4Q5 2 lbs. 1 oz.
Boys 8-12 yrs. KR406 1 lb. 8 oz.
Teens-adult Female KR 4071 lb. 7 oz.
Teens-adult MaleKR408 2 lbs. 2 oz.

See also Infant’s Christmas Stock¬

48 ing, p. 27.
 ___I
stocking toys and party favors
ALL Af>
Pedometer Wood Palm Puzzles Dri-Mark Water Colors Bag O’ Balsa
How far did you jog today? How far Sized for a palm or a pocket, each These pens have revolutionized Children will have a heyday with
is it to school, and the park? Did of these 6 handsome wood puzzles painting for children — and their this too-good-to-be-true collection
you hike farther this week than last? poses a different problem, no one mothers. Water color feeds evenly of balsa wood in varying widths,
How far do you travel just doing of which is easily solved. There are into broad felt tips, protected by lengths, and thicknesses. It’s soft,
household tasks? This accurate in¬ enough to pass around in the fam¬ removable caps. The vivid colors lightweight, easy to cut, glue, or
strument, worn on your belt, will ily, to distribute as small gifts in are odorless and nontoxic. We’ve nail; has no splinters, can’t mar
supply the answers for the whole the neighborhood, or to use as tested many and we highly recom¬ floors. It will turn into new toys
family. 6 yrs.-adult. party favors. Set of 6. 8-16 yrs. mend these. Set of 12. 3 yrs.-adult. and play props. Big bag, big value.
KQ580 (6 oz.) $8.00 KQ437 (10 oz.) $2.50 KQ605 (10 oz.) $2.00 6-14 yrs.
KR455 (1 lb. 10 oz.) $2.00

Bicycle Bugle Horn Contour Puzzle Micro-Zoo Flying Condor Helicopter

Your way will be quickly cleared as Be careful, because once these This 50-power mini-microscope is You’ll be amazed to see how beau¬
pedestrians and cyclists respond squiggly-shaped pieces are sepa¬ one of the best little instruments tifully this takes off, rising vertically
to the loud, clear, and pleasant rated, it’s hard to realize they we know. We’ve combined with it in true helicopter fashion, and soar¬
sound of this unusual horn. Its dis¬ originally formed a solid block. It’s some fascinating material for micro¬ ing up to as high as 50 feet and
tinctive shape lends class to any even harder to believe that that’s scopic observation: a variety of more. Efficient hand launcher is re¬
bike or trike. Polished metal with the way you’re supposed to fit them species of protozoans in dry hiber¬ tracting spring with nylon pull cord.
rubber squeeze bulb. Mounting together again! Completed wood nation state. With water added, they With nylon blades, sturdy plastic
hardware for easy installation is block 13/4" x 23/4" x 6". 8 yrs.-adult become active specimens for ex¬ body. Easily assembled. 10%" long.
included. 3-12 yrs. KB745 (10 oz.) $2.25 citing microscopic discoveries. 6- 6-12 yrs.
14 yrs. KQ966 (12 oz.)
KR021 (6 oz.

Magnetic Train Racemaster Stopwatch Ten-Power Telescope In Case Piggy Bank

Made of solid blocks of hardwood, Clock your neighborhood track This small, compact telescope Encourage the laudable virtue of
with firmly attached wheels, this en¬ events, bicycle and model car (634") is not a toy, but a real optical saving via the piggy bank that has
gine and 3 cars “hook” together races, or do a time and motion instrument with coated objective intrigued all peoples since the Mid¬
magnetically, so even the youngest study with this inexpensive stop¬ lenses that provide great clarity dle Ages. Then it was made of clay.
child can manage them. Magnetic watch that is remarkably accurate and brightness of view. No other Our latest edition is durable and
rods are pressed permanently into (within one second). Certain to be at this price can approach it in attractive wood, with a lock and key
each car, not glued. Over-all length, a treasured possession in the hands quality. In real leather carrying for private ownership. The gift that
11". 2-8 yrs. (or pocket) of any growing boy. case. 8 yrs.-adult. always increases in value! All ages.
KQ930 (15 oz.) $3.00 6-12 yrs. KS819 (12 oz.) $6.95 KR450 (7 oz.) $3.00
KS746 (6 oz.)

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H!^ save by buying in quantity

You will save 11°/o to 76% if you Superwood Spindle Top Magniks
buy SIX of any of the items on A fascinating new modeling com¬ Big boys can throw spinning tops, They’re small but amazingly power¬
these two pages. pound from England that is actually or make yo-yos work. This top both ful ceramic magnets, colorful and
wood in powdered form. A great big and little children can manage break-resistant. With a little experi¬
These are popular and unusual
on-hand activity for any age, any quite handily. Insert cord in hole, menting, boys will make them skip,
gifts priced between $1.00 and
occasion, to be mixed as needed wind string, then pull. The top jump, attract, repel, balance, chase
$2.00 that we are offering at special
into a clay-like cons-istency, then jumps loose and spins an un¬ one another. They are sure to find
reduced prices if you buy in SIX- believably long time. Hardwood,
modeled and dried into real wood. a place in their pockets — and their
PACKS. metal spinning tip. Handle, Vh".
See full description on page 35. hearts. Set of 6: 4 rings, 2 rods. 6-
They will serve well for many 6-14 yrs. 5-12 yrs. 14 yrs.
needs, many occasions — for un¬ KA071 (14 oz.) $1.00 KQ836 (7 oz.) $1.50 KR452 (8 oz.) $1.50
expected visitors, for inadvertently Six-Pack Six-Pack
forgotten neighbors, for on-hand Six-Pack
KA0716 (5 lbs. 4 oz.) $5.25 KQ8366 (2 lbs. 10 oz.) $8.00
gifts ready for the next birthday, KR4526 (3 lbs.) $8.00
for party favors; or - replacements
should the one your child loves
get lost or left behind.
Buy SIX-PACKS and save!
MAIL ORDER ONLY ±*6

3-Color Flashlight Cock-A-DoodlersTM Dis-Kit Eames House Of Cards

A flick of its switch, and this spe¬ Everywhere these days there’s a Forget your dislike for toys with Those who are familiar with our
cial flashlight signals red or green. profusion of color. This set of 12 many small pieces. Take our advice stores, will recognize this slotted
Another flick, and it flashes its white fine-tipped markers runs the color and buy this Dis-Kit set for every building system. These 52 cards are
light. Head rotates to focus the gamut — from bright primaries to 4-to-10-year-old you know; they’ll slotted on ends and sides so that
beam from floodlight to spotlight. lush pink, lavender, even gray. build and doodle with it endlessly. criss-crossed, they readily fit to¬
The other end has a red warning Whether for school, office, studio, Approximately 200 notched plastic gether. Playing-card size, they are
blinker. Uses two “D” batteries or home they’ll find instant success, discs, bright colors, 1" diameter. in stunning colors and patterns for
(not incl.). 4-16 yrs. infinite uses. Nontoxic. All ages. 4-10 yrs. making all kinds of fanciful struc¬
KQ476 (10 oz.) $1.95 KAO73 (8 oz.) $2.00 KR237 (8 oz.) $2.00 tures. 6-14 yrs.
$iXM,Pdck Six-Pack Six-Pack KQ953 (10 oz.) $2.00
KQ4766 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $10.00 KA0736 (3 lbs.) $10.00 Six Pack
KQ9536 (3 lb. 12 oz.) $10.00

10-Color Pen Lilliput TownTM Twisteez Tractor, Trailer & Blocks

No need to complain that you Smooth wood blocks, tiny in size, Bright colored wire in 3' lengths, Most small trucks and cars are
haven’t the color you want — every¬ bright in color, resemble roofs, can be cut, twisted, braided, woven, made of metal or plastic nowadays.
thing you could possibly need is parts of buildings, trees, cars, peo¬ to form many and various wire This imported tractor and trailer is
combined in this one ball point ple. Small children who love tiny sculptures and creative designs. an exception; it is small and beau¬
pen. Lever actiondocks the one you toys will delight in making this Good for sick-bed play, travel, party tifully made in smooth, polished
select into writing position. A flick village or that, being the giants in favors, just doodling. 150' in all. wood, brightly painted, and loaded
of the thumb releases it for your a Gulliver’s world. All parts neatly Now includes wire clipper and with 18 small blocks. Overall length
next requirement. 5 yrs.-adult. store in acetate box, 3" x 4". Unit wood dowel for curling wire. 4- 9". 21/2-6 yrs.
KR203 (3 oz.) $1.25 cube, 4-8 yrs. 10 yrs. KR063 (14 oz.) $1.75
Six-Pack KR440 (13 oz.) $2.00 KA838 (12 oz.) $1.50 Six-Pack
KR2036 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $6.50 Six-Pack Six-Pack KR0636 (5 lbs. 4 oz.) $9.25
KR4406 (4 lbs. 14 oz.) $10.00

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Pen PalsTM Giant Super Magnet Crazy TenTM Flying Bird

The happiest development in pens Impressive in size and strength, it may drive you crazy — trying to With his wings folded close to his
in recent years is the fiber tip — it this red horseshoe “picker-upper" line up these four wood cubes so body, he is launched high into the
combines the smooth flow of the has magnets imbedded in each that the numbers total ten on all air by a simple rubber-band cata¬
felt marker with the fineness of the end. It will pick up toy trucks as four exposed sides, with no dupli¬ pult. His wings open to a full 21"
ball point to make a real all-purpose shown, and a host of other things. cation of numbers on any one side. span, and he soars gracefully back
pen. These six, in six colors, are So strong that protective bar We include the solution, but sug¬ to earth. Strong metal frame, blue-
metal-capped, in handy pocket “keeper" is best removed by slid¬ gest you not peek until desperate! and-orange wings. A sure hit, and a
case. 5 yrs.-adult. ing not pulling. 3-10 yrs. 8 yrs.-adult. perfect fit for stockings. 6-12 yrs.
KR202 (5 oz.) $2.00 KQ461 (14 oz.) $1.25 KR259 (2 oz.) $1.25 KR191 (3 oz.) $1.25
Six-Pack Six-Pack Qiv.Daf'b' Six-Pack
KR2026 (1 lb. $10.00 KQ4616 (5 lbs. 4 oz.) $6.50 KR2596 (12 oz.) $6.50 KR1916 (1 lb. 2 oz.) $6.50

Magnetic Boat Set Bet-You-Can’tTM Gooseneck Flashlight Go-Together Animal Cards

This fleet of five appealingly tiny If you do put this puzzle back Its flexible cable neck bends in any Playing card size (2%" x 3V2"),
wooden boats will be at home in together, we’ll bet you can’t repeat direction to light up all hard-to-see each of these 24 cards features an
any bathtub, puddle, or on any play¬ it in less than 4 hours, be you areas. Any child who owns this is animal in bright colors, its name
room floor. Magnetic wand propels child or Ph.D. Developed by a a willing and eager helper when in bold print. Each card is cut in
them magically about. Sized for mathematician, it has only 2 solu¬ things are lost or in need of repair! half. The game is to match the top
small hands, and boys’ pockets, tions. Promise not to peek until 2 penlight batteries required, not of each animal picture with its cor¬
and are sure to please their own¬ you’re really peaked! Assembled supplied. 8V2" 4 yrs.-adult. rect bottom half. To play competi¬
ers. 2" to 3". 3-8 yrs. wood cube, 214 ". 8 yrs.-adult. KR116 (10 oz.) $1.95 tively or alone. 3-8 yrs.
KQ056 (8 oz.) $1.65 KR256 (4 oz.) $1.50 Six-Pack KA308 (8 oz.) $1.00
Six-Pack Six-Pack KR1166 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $10.00 Six-Pack
KQ0566 (3 lbs.) $8.75 KR2566 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $8.00

Ball-Bearing Skip Rope Crayon Pencils Micro-Telescope Time-WasterTM

Our long-wearing rope turns with¬ They are just that—separate crayon Our science researcher is enthused Properly named for adults, a mis¬
out tangling, thanks to ball bearings “leads” that work like mechanical about this two-in-one pen-size in¬ nomer for children, who find this
in its wood handles. Handles un¬ pencils. They have points to be strument — a precision-engineered compact bundle of finished flat
screw to shorten or replace 8' rope. sharpened, making them desirable 30-power microscope and 8-power “lumber,” notched at the ends for
English import. 6-12 yrs. for fine-line drawing, are clean to telescope. Within its capabilities it interlocking, perfect material to
KP228 (1 lb.) $1.75 handle. Set of 10 in plastic pocket is an excellent pocket-sized tool make temporary housing, other
Six-Pack case, 10 refills, sharpener. Made for inquisitive children, fun-loving innovative structures. More than
KP2286 (6 lbs.) for us in England. 6-14 yrs. adults, hobbyists. 6 yrs.-adult. 50 pieces, approximately 1" x 7".
KA043 (10 oz.) $1.75 KR250 (4 oz.) $2.00 6 yrs.-adult.
Six-Pack Six-Pack KQ828 (1 lb. 4 oz.) $1.00
KA0436 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $9.25 KR2506 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $10.00 Six-Pack
KQ8286 (7 lbs. 8 oz.) $5.25

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 family investments
ALL AO
Fire Escape Ladder Rectangular Table
Extra large, extra sturdy, practical SURE TO SPECIFY HEIGHT WHEN
Most of us buy our children safety ORDERING. 2-12 yrs.
belts, life preservers, toys that have for your own children and their
friends; for a Sunday School group, KF284E (49 lbs.) $39.50
built-in safety features. But, how
or for a school. 24" x 48" plastic Stacking Chairs
many of us think to protect them
top, resistant to heat, liquids,
against one of the greatest poten¬ School quality; maple veneer seat
scratches. Frame and tubular steel
tial dangers of all — fire in the screwed to tubular steel frame. Seat
legs have a baked copper-bronze
home? This escape ladder, that fits and back contour-molded for com¬
finish. Order it in 1" gradations of
over any window in a matter of fort. Chairs stack, match Rectan¬
height, from 18" to 30". To deter¬
seconds, is heavy-duty steel chain gular Table; also, Round Table
mine height, add 8" or 9" to height
with aluminum rungs, 15' in length (below). Express.
of chair seat. Extra sets of legs, so
(2 stories high). Window attach¬ 12" KF412E (8 lbs.) 2-5 yrs. $12.00
that the table will grow as your
ment included. All ages.
children grow. Express. PLEASE BE 14" KF414E (9 lbs.) 5-7 yrs. $12.50
KP497M (7 lbs. 4 oz.) $15.95

“Find The Constellations” Quality Sport & Field Glasses Family Intercom
Your children can be as near as other, with a push of a button, be¬
In this book, H. A. Rey has pic- These outstanding glasses give a
your intercom — if they are sick and comes a receiver, with reply capa¬
torialized the stars and planets in clear, undistorted view. Small and
need help; if they are infants and bility. Includes 50' of connecting
their various groupings so expertly light, they fit compactly into their
must cry for attention; if they are wire (more can be added). We
and imaginatively that the inquiring lined pigskin case, Vh” x 6".
school age and must be roused in tested many, and found this to be
star-gazer, child or adult, will in no 40mm. coated lenses, 4-power mag¬
the morning, or summoned to table by far the best for the price. Two
time identify outlines and locations nification, hinged at center for eye
or phone. They can hear you - and powerful transistor batteries are in¬
of the well-known constellations. adjustment. An important gift for
older children. 8 yrs.-adult. you can hear them — loud and cluded. 4 yrs.-adult.
High on our list of recommended clear. One boxed unit is the master KR265 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $9.95
books for schools, we single it out control and initiates the contact; the
for your attention because it also
belongs in every home library.
9 yrs.-adult.
KL566 (1 lb. 3 oz.) $3.95

Round Table and Chairs

Magic Sets Stacking Chairs described above.
has 15 tricks that are fairly easy to The table top is spill and mar-proof
The art of fooling the public is an This serviceable set is useful for
master; the larger set, 19 tricks for plastic. Its tapered, tubular steel
old one. Down through the ages meals, school work, game playing.
those who are ready for more skill¬ legs are fastened with screws, so
children have enjoyed learning, 30" diameter; 20" high. Express.
ful skullduggery! Both sets include they may be easily replaced with
practicing, and especially, perform¬ 2-5 yrs.
tricks that can be performed im¬ longer ones as the children grow.
ing for family and friends. We offer
pressively, with a bit of practi'ce. The two comfortable chairs, 12" KH325E (50 lbs.) $55.00
two different sets, both assembled
seat height, are the same as the
especially for us. The smaller one Jr. Magic Set 7-14 yrs.
KQ571 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $6.00
Sr. Magic Set 9-16 yrs. (not illust.)
KQ991 (1 lb. 12 oz.) $10.00
 ALL MillS fun for the whole family

Tote-ables playing house, as well as for real ToteTM Table Trio stowaway compartment beneath the
In our shops, children invariably work-and-play projects. One ToteTM Table, two ToteTM seat, and they stack for easy stor¬
seek out our Instant (folds out for Chairs. In attractive shades of green age. 2-6 yrs. Table, two chairs.
play, up for storage) Playhouse.
Instant Playhouse
and blue, this table is light enough KH470 (11 lbs.) $8.95
They are in and out of it, peeking Set this up in a matter of minutes for even the smallest to tote about,
through its windows, hiding behind and it provides ample room for sev¬ strong enough for all children to ToteTM Table
its door. And it never appears the eral children at a time, ample height use, for dining, game-playing, draw¬ KH471M (5 lbs.) $5.00
worse for wear! Now, we have for standing. 40" sq.; 4'2" to peak ing, with practical wipe-off surface,
added a table and chairs, of the of roof. Express. 2-8 yrs. 22V2 " sq. x 19V2" high. Each of the ToteTM Chairs Set of 4.
same durable fibreboard for really KH269E (28 lbs.) $17.95 chairs has a hand hole for toting, a KH469M (14 lbs.) $8.95

Fischertechnik Super Speedsters

Far more sophisticated than any angle without nuts, bolts, or fasten¬ unique in incorporating basic en¬ Three-wheeled roller skates with
building set you’ve ever seen be¬ ers. Parts are designed to permit gineering parts such as cams, uni¬ over-sized rubber-tired wheels?
fore, this is the perfect set for multiple uses; for example, tires versal joint, bevel and rack gears. Why not? They provide a faster ride
fathers, let alone their sons! Its serve also as gears and pulleys. It may well serve as the inspiration for less effort, are direction-con¬
basic part is a precision-engi¬ Made entirely of nylon and other for a future career. trollable, as easy to stop as regular
neered hex-ide block that permits high quality materials that are skates, can be ridden on surfaces
Set No. 100 An excellent starter
building on all 6 sides or at any strong, durable, and colorful, it is other than sidewalks, and besides,
set. Manual shows 35 possible
they are infinitely more fun! It.all
H"

models. 7-14 yrs.

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started with an elderly European

KT750 (1 lb. 8 oz.) $8.95 who made his own and was the
Set No. 200 (illustrated). More envy of his village. In no time a
parts, more models to make. 7- leading English skate manufacturer
14 yrs. reproduced them in electroplated
KT751 (2 lbs. 4 oz.) $14.95 steel, adjustable for length, and
added reinforced toe pieces, strong
Set No. 400 The ultimate! 8-16 yrs. ankle straps. Now we have them,
KT752 (3 lbs. 12 oz.) $26.95 so you can be sure to be the first
to ride with the latest! 10 yrs.-Adult.
Motor Kit. How exciting! A motor KP538 (6 lbs.) $4.95
that is reversible, can drive 2
things simultaneously, has replace¬ Not available until Jan. 1.
able brushes and universal joint;
drive, reduction, and transmission
gears. Works on 3 flashlight bat¬
teries (not included). 8-16 yrs.
KT753 (1 lb.) $14.95

Alpine Toboggan
What? No trip to the Alps in your adults, or one adult and a child pas¬
future? Don’t fret — here’s real Al¬ senger, yet it is light enough for
pine fun right at home for ail the even a child to pull uphill without
family to enjoy. This marvelous help. And it has an important built-
Italian-made toboggan is large in safety feature of a dual steering
enough and sturdy enough for two mechanism that serves both to guide
its path and control its speed. Its
smooth slide and fast ride prompt
one to want to yodel all the way
downhill! Bright durable plastic re¬
tains its flexibility in winter temper¬
atures. 18" x 36". Express
6 yrs.-adult.
KP512E (13 lbs. 8 oz.) $19.95

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Ponder tm Posters PsychepathsTM

Combine a hot fad (wall posters) to be matched. Artists love their A real breakthrough in the history ribbons of color running through
with an old delight (puzzles) and graphics, teachers use them for of games, developed by thinking each, must be fitted side by side
you have our best-selling Ponder reading readiness, parents decorate men for puzzle people, solitaire to form meandering paths. The ulti¬
Posters, three novel designs in stun¬ their den or playroom, and every¬ people, and game people, and ori¬ mate goal is to form a large hexa¬
ning colors. And, wait ’til your family one wants to solve them! Set of 3- ented to the psychedelic world of gon or truncated triangle in which
ponders over them! There’s a maze, each 2216 " x 35". 6 yrs.-adult. today. It's bewitching in its eye ap¬ the winding path finally meets itself.
a message to decode, and patterns KC670 (8 oz.) $3.50 peal, beguiling in its mind appeal. For 1-5 players. 10 yrs.-adult.
85 six-sided playing pieces, with KR616 (12 oz.) $4.00

Create-A-Card® Lectron LC ll|TM

Greeting cards and invitations are ginners, and particularly lucid in¬ Fascinating fun and lots of learning! tail work. A manual explains com¬
a joy to make with the modern ma¬ structions—all carefully worked out “See-through” transistorized blocks ponents and gives illustrated in¬
terials in this kit. The soft easy-cut by a printer who knows and loves connect magnetically to form a structions complete with purpose
816" x 11" printmaker plate revolu¬ his business. 10 yrs.-adult. transistor radio, an electronic or¬ and conclusions for 27 experiments.
tionizes block printing. The water- gan, a microphone, a Morse code Metal base plate, 13" x 1616"
KA014 (3 lbs. 6 oz.) $7.50 circuit, other wondrous devices.
washable red and black ink prints 9 V. transistor battery not included.
on all papers. Gold bronzing pow¬ Refill Each block has a cover showing the 8 yrs.-adult.
der adds stunning effects. Also One printmaker plate, 10 sheets as¬ electronic symbol of the component KS822 (4 lbs.) $29.95
included are 50 sheets of 816" x sorted paper, one sheet manila for inside. The rest of the block is
11" white and colored paper, 25 masking, all 8V2" x 11". 10 yrs.- transparent so you can see what
envelopes, tools, Masonite register adult. the component looks like. To per¬
board, pre-printed designs for be¬ KA034 (12 oz.) $1.50 form an experiment, simply ar¬
range the necessary blocks on
the ground plate. No wiring, no
tools, no soldering, no boring de¬

Printmaker’s Press Collage and Construction Sets

This new prototype of the old Ben¬ a 12" x 18" lacquer-finished wood One sure way to encourage cre¬ inspire many artistic endeavors. In¬
jamin Franklin press has all the frame with a turn screw to provide ativity at home is to have collage cluded is a particularly excellent
traditional features that inspire pressure for printing. Brayer, materials on hand when needed. In manual. The larger set has more
youngsters to print announcements, tweezers, red and black water- cooperation with the N. Y. Museum variety, more materials. Either set is
news, or menus. The type is mov¬ soluble ink, a full font of letters of Modern Art, we have assembled ideal for family participation, espe¬
able, the platen moves up and and numbers, a rubber type mat, two gay and colorful collections of cially at holiday time. 4 yrs.-adult.
down, and the carriage moves in and instructions fit into the storage foils, cellophane, paper, beads, Collage KR122 (3 lbs. 1 oz.) $13.95
and out. Noteworthy for its generous drawer below. The press can also yarn, feathers, wire, corks, sponges
size, it prints on 816" x 11" paper be used to print from linoleum — a world of textures and colors to Family Set KA567M (7 lbs.) $24.95
in %" type which is large enough blocks or leaves, press flowers, or
for young children to handle and clamp objects for gluing. 8-16 yrs.
to read comfortably. The press has KE625 (9 lbs. 4 oz.) $24.95

Family Set
 ALL ACES fun for the whole family

Ventriioquial Puppets
An entire village in England is de¬ Mental Blocks
puppeteer uses one hand on the
voted to making puppets that have concealed handle that supports and You’ll find yourself facing this puz¬
achieved world fame. Their creator, zle time and again, with a firm
controls the action of the head and
Bob Pelham (pictured here) de¬ resolve to solve it, or else! Mean¬
mouth. His other hand slips through
signed a fresh new concept this while, it will innocently grace your
the puppet’s clothing so both his
year-ventriloquial puppets. He has desk or coffee table, luring other
hand and his arm become the pup¬
made two delightful characters, just victims. A handsome rendition of
pet’s. He can then pick things up,
for Creative Playthings, Inc.: Walter the new art-and-puzzle concept, it
shake hands, scratch an ear, carry¬
EgoTM, who becomes an extension consists of 8 lucite cubes, each
ing on a running monologue for a
of the performer’s personality; and embedded with 3 colored rods. You
hilarious performance.
ConfidoTM, a faithful dog and must arrange into one cube (IV2")
friend, who expresses one’s inner¬ Walter EgoTM 8-yrs.-adult. with all rods connecting to form
most thoughts. Together, or alone, KD360 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $14.50 continuous lines. Teens-adult.
they'll provide limitless fun, even ConfidoTM 8-yrs. adult. KR617 (8 oz.) $3.00
therapeutic relief. To operate, the KD361 (2 lb.) $14.50

Rolling StonesTM
Swinging Wonder
Suddenly everyone is interested in Included also are 9 settings for use¬ The IN toy of the year! Five shiny a^ime, or interrupting others in full
the art of rock polishing. Some city ful articles of jewelry, mounting ad¬ 1" steel balls are suspended from swing complicates the pattern, adds
recreation departments are even hesive, and full instructions. Nature wood frame. Pull the first ball back to the fun. A dramatic and impres¬
teaching it. Our exciting new lapi¬ takes centuries to grind and polish a few inches, release it; as it con¬ sive demonstration of Newton's
dary set offers a home course in stones. This set reduces the time tacts no. 2 in line, no. 5 shoots for¬ Third Law of Motion: action and
transforming rough rocks or stones to weeks, but like all important proj¬ ward exactly the same distance; reaction are equal and opposite. If
into beautiful polished gems: a ects, time and patience are major when it swings back against no. 4, you buy it for the oldsters, count on
motor-operated tumbling machine, ingredients. 14 yrs.-adult no. 1 responds again, setting up a sharing it with the youngsters! All
two tumbling jars, 70 or more varie¬
strange, restless, hypnotic rhythm ages.
gated agates, plus grit and polish. KA050 (7 lbs.) $19.00 which is as fascinating to hear as to
see. Releasing more than 1 ball at KS823 (1 lb. 14 oz.) $7.95

Private LinesTM
Plasticraft
This status intercom system resem¬ can call Dad to dinner. And beware, An outstanding new kit for preserv¬ mixing equipment, jewelry mount¬
bles the popular Swedish Erikofon. Dad may impound it for his office. ing treasures like rare coins, insect ings and adhesive, even seashells
It is elegant enough for adults' use, Attractive ivory color blends with any specimens, flowers, in a crystal- for first experimentation. The pro¬
simple enough for the youngest child. room decor. From two years' experi¬ clear plastic, and then making them cess is simple enough, results
Press a button on your phone; the ence, we can report these phones
other phone rings. Pick up your unit into paperweights, desk accessor¬ handsome enough, to encourage
are virtually trouble-free. Operates ies, or strikingly handsome jewelry.
k and you can then converse with re¬ on four “C” batteries (not included). Materials supplied include a gen¬
continuing the hobby and perfecting
markable clarity along the 50 feet 3 yrs.-adult. the technique. From England. 10
of wire provided. The preschooler erous amount of special-formula yrs.-adult.
will imitate adult phone calls. Mom liquid plastic, a unique multishaped
KR205 (2 lbs. 3 oz.) $9.00 mold, necessary measuring and KA051 (3 lbs. 9 oz.) $11.00
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Playroom Furniture versed, the same chair is 121/4". areas. All seven units turn into The King’s Guard. These colorful
What do children always need in Two of them stack to make a corner playthings—a house, a train, a fort, wooden men become the “props”
their rooms? A work table, chairs, cabinet. A second unit is a desk a stage. Sturdy composition board for holiday parades, school band
a cabinet, a room divider, book¬ with shelves. Two of these, back to with durable vinyl lacquer finish, in functions, changing of the guard.
shelves. This imaginatively designed back, serve as a double desk. Or, handsome orange. Allow 2 to 3 They have moving arms, are painted
set answers most requirements, separated, they support a molded weeks for delivery. 3-10 yrs. in full-dress regalia, are six in num¬
even as they change from day to playboard top for a perfect table. ber, 6" tall. Playthings first, favorite
day, and year to year. One basic Two additional panels close in the (Price includes shipping charges) room decoration later. 3-8 yrs.
unit is a chair, seat height 9". Re¬ shelves for neat and safe storage KH468 $55.00 KB 638 (1 ib.) $10.00

Hermit Treecrabs with Terrarium Kitty Sock Banks

This is The Year of the Crab at Treecrabs are of tropical origin. In you along with a 12V2" x 5" x 71/2" Sock your money away, and before
Creative Playthings, Inc. We’ve their native habitat, they live on terrarium, complete with colored long you’ll have a full kitty for some
played with “Clyppy” (Coenobita land but annually migrate to the gravel. Two Clyppies, in shells, special occasion, or to satisfy some
Clypeatus), studied his habits, re¬ seashore to spawn. There they seek with two extra seashell homes, will special whim. Kitty’s face is a
searched his history, watched all protection in the empty shell of a be mailed shortly thereafter, post¬ wooden disk with a slot that grate¬
ages of children handling him, snail or mollusk, in which they paid, live delivery guaranteed. All fully receives all your change and
noted parents’ enthusiasm, ob¬ come to you. In your home, they ages. stashes it away in a colorful sock
tained endorsements from marine live at normal room temperature, KS900 (3 lbs. 10 oz.) $8.95 for future use. Until you untie its
biologists, cleared him with health eat sparingly of common foods, Treecrabs Only. Two treecrabs, plus yarn bow your fortunes remain in¬
authorities, and now can recom¬ are clean and easy to handle, and 2 extra seashells. tact. All ages.
mend him as a fascinating house¬ will not reproduce. Additional in¬ Kitty Sock, Red
hold pet, new to the U.S. Not to be teresting data is contained in the KS901 (Postpaid) $5.00 KR442 (10 oz.) $2.00
confused with the aquatic variety, informative booklet we will send (KS900, KS901 MAILORDER ONLY) Kitty Sock, Orange
KR443 (10 oz.) $2.00