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1978 Popular Vintage Toys Part Of The 1970s
It is fun to look back in time to the 1978 toys we played when we were children. Included on this page of toys are Air Hockey, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Little Professor, Connect Four, Novelty Radios, Raggedy Anne and Andy Dolls, Casey Jones Musical Train, Little Gem Sewing Machine, AFX Auto Racing Set plus many more from the 70's|
AFX Auto Racing Set Manufacturer: Aurora Price: $29.98 Description AFX Championship Raceway Race Set, 21ft track, 2 Magna Traction Cars with Magnatronic sound, 2 Radio car controllers, Pit Area, Track Supports, Grandstand and Guardrails. 
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Air Hockey Manufacturer: Aurora Price: $16.88 Description Small Air Hockey set just 40 X 18 X 5 inches high, ideal for setting up in small areas, plastic goals, 2 pucks and two strikers. 
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Barbie Superstar Stage Show Manufacturer: Mattel Price: $14.44 Superstars Barbie, Christie and Ken Price: $6.44 Each Description Barbie Superstar Stage Show ideal for talent shows, fashion show or awards show (Requires 2 D Batteries for stage to turn). Dolls Not Included. 
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Casey Jones Musical Train Manufacturer: TOMY Price: $10.95 Description Casey Jones Musical Train plays 11 songs as it chugs along, needs 2 "D" Batteries not included. 
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Connect Four Manufacturer: MB Games Price: $4.94 Description Connect Four, build 4 rows of checkers vertically or diagonally in your chosen color before your opponent does. 
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Dolls House and Furniture Price: $26.99 Description Dolls House with 8 rooms, furniture available (Additional cost). Childrens Bedroom Set ($9.99), Master Bedroom ($12.99), Kitchen ($8.99), Bathroom ($3.99), Dining Room ($8.99), Living room ($9.99). 
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Drum Set Price: $39.99 Description 8 piece see through trap drum set with 18 inch base drum, foot pedal, 11 inch tom tom, 9 inch cocktail drum, 14 inch hissing symbol, percussion block and two brushes, pair of 15 inch drumsticks. 
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Erector Construction Set Manufacturer: Gabriel Price: $49.99 Description Master 900 piece Erector Set includes 2 motors, two way hoist and 16 extra wide girders, heavy duty tires. 
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First Bikes With Rear Training Wheels Manufacturer: Free Spirit Price: $53.99 Description First Bikes With Rear Training Wheels. Boys 16 inch bike Motocross Style (Includes rear coaster brake). Girls 16 inch bike Sugar and Spice Style (Includes rear coaster brake). 
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Sewing Machine Price: From $5.97 Description First Sewing Machines battery and hand operated. Little Gem Sewing Machine Hand operated $5.97 Heather Sewing Machine Battery or hand operated $9.97 Mattel Sew Perfect Sewing Machine battery operated $13.84 
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Hungry Hungry Hippos Price: $7.44 Description Use your lever controlled Hippos to catch all the marbles. 
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Jaws Game Manufacturer: Ideal Price: $5.94 Description Try to remove the objects using your fish gaff from Great White Shark Jaws mouth before Jaws snap shut. 
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Little Professor Manufacturer: Texas Instruments Price: $13.99 Description Little Professor Electronic Learning Aid, gives children hours of fun while learning basic math skills. 
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Merlin The Electronic Wizard Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Price: $24.94 Description Merlin The Electronic Wizard Game Machine, play Tic Tac Toe, Music Machine, Magic Square and Mind bender. 
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Nerf Rocket Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Price: $3.17 Description Nerf Rockets, hit the plastic launching pad to launch your rockets. 
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Novelty Radios Price: From $5.99 Description Selection of 1970s style novelty AM radios including NFL Helmet Radios, Hairy Gorilla AM Radio, Soft Cuddly To AM Novelty Radio's and Soda Canned AM Novelty Radios. 
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Star Quest Electric Pinball Price: $49.95 Description Star Quest Electric Pinball, independent flippers, flashing score keeper, scoring bumpers, bonus score channels. 
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Play Kitchen Appliances Price: From $20.99 Description Let your little girl build her own kitchen with a full range of appliances including double oven, sink, dish washer, refrigerator, freezer, table and chairs, mixer,cook and serve set all in matching colors. 
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Blip Electronic Game Manufacturer: TOMY Price: $7.94 Description Electronic Blip Game pocket size Pong type game, play against the computer or with an opponent. 
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Raggedy Anne and Andy Price: $1.24 Description 5 inch Raggedy Anne and Andy dolls, ideal stocking stuffers. 
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Remote Control Car Price: $16.95 DescriptionUse your hand held transmitter to control your Radio Controlled Remote Control Lamborghini, works up to 30 ft. 
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Tiny Baby Rosebud Doll Manufacturer: Mattel Price: $8.95 Description Tiny Baby Rosebud Doll includes baby clothes, stroller and bassinet. 
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Scooters Price: $17.97 Description Boys Motocross Scooter. Price: $29.77 Description Hot Streak Riding Machine Scooter. 
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Shaun Cassidy Phono with Sing-A-Long-Mike Price: $14.95 Description Shaun Cassidy Phono with sing a-long Microphone, every little girls heart throb in the late 70's. 
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Simon Says Price: $14.95 Description Simon Says Challenge your memory and repeat my sounds and light signals. 
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Chopper Style Spyder Bike Price: $93.99 Description Chopper Style Spyder Bike with padded saddle contoured to high back just like a real chopper, extended front fork, simulated fuel tank, simulated exhaust, specially grooved rear tire tread for added traction and fast starts, dependable rear coaster brake. 
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Tyco Train Set Manufacturer: Tyco Price: $39.98 Description Tyco 8 unit diesel freight set with union pacific lighted engine, 8ft x 3ft 4 inches figure 8 under and over track. Price: $34.87 Description Tyco 8 Chattanooga Choo Choo 7 unit steam freight set. 
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It is fun to look back in time to 1978 to see the things we played with in the late 70's. We see electronics used in more and more kids toys, some examples include Blip Electronic Game, Little Professor, Merlin The Electronic Wizard plus the traditional boys Erector Sets, Girls' doll houses and Pretend Kitchen.