| Here is a list of some of the more famous 1970s | | | | Aerial Ladder (Tonka 1972) - Toys by Tonka |
| Vintage toys that nowadays can fetch upwards | | | | today are made very differently to what they |
| of a thousand dollars at auction or at other forms | | | | once were, but this Tonka was and is popular |
| of the vintage toy trade. They are quite popular | | | | because it's very rugged and real to life. Many |
| for cultural significance as well as for their original | | | | boys at the time loved Tonka as much as the |
| popularity among school children. They are just as | | | | adults and children alike do today. |
| popular among adults in modern times. | | | | Mr. Potato Head with Plastic Head - The famous |
| The LEGO Building Toy - This toy is as popular | | | | Mr. Potato Head had a range of famous toys but |
| today than what it was originally when it came | | | | this is one of the significant 1970's vintage toys |
| out. It is much like other LEGO toy's that were all | | | | for a host of reasons. It sold extremely well, and |
| well received and bought in high numbers. Kids and | | | | even at the time, adults loved it as a show piece. |
| adults alike still play with this game and it's | | | | Simon Says (Milton Bradley 1970) - This can be |
| become a hallmark of Mattel's toys stable. | | | | said to be the most annoying brain teaser game |
| The Sears Toy Mixer (1970) - This has been a | | | | ever to be made and most annoying of 1970's |
| classic 1970's vintage toy that many young girls | | | | vintage toys batch. The statement, 'Simon says" |
| found very popular at the time. Its sales reached | | | | can still be heard today and it originated from this |
| epic proportions. It can be said that this is a | | | | culturally significant game. |
| culturally significant toy - and is popular nowadays | | | | These are just some of the famous, popular and |
| for that reason. | | | | expensive 1970's Vintage Toys collected today. |