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4 hours ago
- Scotsman
some of which you'll only remember if you grew up then
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. How many of these classic 1960s toys did you play with as a child? Sign up to our Retro newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The top 100 toys of all time have been named by Hamleys Many of the greatest toys were born in the 1960s Some are still popular all these years later, but others have failed to pass the test of time The 100 greatest toys ever have been named, including some classic 60s playthings. Many of the toys listed in Hamleys' top 100 of all time remain hugely popular with youngsters today - having been enjoyed by generations of children before them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But there are some nostalgic 60s toys you will probably only remember if you grew up back then, when they were all the rage. In total, 16 toys launched during the 1960s have made the top 100 according to Hamleys. They are: Operation (1965) This test of manual dexterity has been keeping families entertained for 60 years, with countless budding surgeons honing their skills on long-suffering 'Cavity Sam. Tammy Doll (1962) Tammy Doll was the 'girl next door' answer to the more glamorous Barbie doll. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She was advertised as the 'doll you'll love to dress' but she lacked Barbie's staying power, with only three models being made, between 1962 and 1966. Clackers (1960) A child playing with clackers | Keystone/Clackers were one of the biggest crazes of the 1960s and 70s. They consisted of two acrylic balls on a piece of string which you had to make collide to produce the addictive 'clacking' noise which gave the toy its name. Sadly, the balls had an alarming tendency to 'explode', which led to clackers being banned by some schools over safety concerns. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lite Brite (1967) This classic toy has been sparking children's creativity for nearly six decades, and remains hugely popular. Youngsters use coloured pegs to create their own glowing masterpieces - but make sure you keep track of those tiny pegs! Sindy doll (1963) Sindy, the British doll launched to rival Barbie, with her boyfriend Paul in 1967 | Getty Images Sindy was launched in 1963 to rival her US counterpart Barbie. She was the best-selling toy in the UK in 1968 and 1970 but her popularity waned, while Barbie's appeal shows little sign of diminishing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Buckaroo (1967) Everyone has their own strategy for Buckaroo but the bucking mule remains a law unto itself. Players take turns to stack items on the long-suffering mule, trying not to cause him to kick out and eliminate them from the game. Few players have succeeded in placing all the items on the mule without it bucking, though it is possible. Nerf Blasters (1969) These toy guns, with their foam bullets, remain as popular as ever - and they've changed remarkably little since they first hit the shelves in the 60s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad You'll want to stock up on the bullets though, as they have a habit of going missing. Battleship (1967) The simplicity of this game has made it an enduring classic. The phrase 'you sunk my battleship' has made it into almost every area of popular culture, sparking numerous memes. Action Man (1966) A young boy playing with Action Man toys in 1966 | Getty Images Action Man was the UK's answer to GI Joe and provided hours of fun for youngsters during the 60s, 70s and 80s, especially with the addition of the moving Eagle Eyes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Spare a thought for Red Rocker and Blue Bomber, the two duelling robots who have been sparring for more than 60 years. Vin Diesel is reportedly set to star in a film based on the game, which ends in spectacular fashion with the loser's head popping up from his neck. Mouse Trap (1963) This game has one of the most satisfying conclusions - when it works. It can take ages to set up just right, but the pay-off is worth it in the end. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tiny Tears doll (1960) Tiny Tears doll | Submitted One of the best things about dolls used to be that you don't have to change their nappies or put up with them crying. But Tiny Tears, which sheds tears after being given water from a bottle, sparked a trend for hyper-real dolls. It was marketed as being 'just like a real baby'. Hot Wheels cars (1968) Hot Wheels cars have been named by Hamleys as one of the 100 best toys ever | Getty Images These mini vehicles have been racing off the shelves since 1968, and their appeal shows no signs of slowing down. They are hugely collectable, with the most expensive vintage Hot Wheels vehicle ever having sold for a phenomenal $175,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Etch A Sketch (1960) You've heard of the paperless office, which never quite happened. Well, this was so nearly the solution to the paperless games room. Children could simply shake to clear the screen and get working on their latest magnetic masterpiece. No longer would parents have to put up with their kitchen and living room walls being covered with their child's artwork. Alas, it was not to be, despite the toy's enduring popularity, and the satisfaction gained from mastering the controls. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Walkie Talkies (1960) Toy walkie talkies were launched in 1960 and all these years later it's still not 'over and out', thanks to their enduring popularity. Spirograph Another toy which has been fuelling children's creativity for decades, Spirograph enables even the least artistic of children to create enchanting works of art. What do you think was the best toy of the 1960s? Let us know in the comments section.
Scotsman
7 hours ago
- Scotsman
some of which you'll only remember if you grew up then
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. How many of these classic 1960s toys did you play with as a child? Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The top 100 toys of all time have been named by Hamleys Many of the greatest toys were born in the 1960s Some are still popular all these years later, but others have failed to pass the test of time The 100 greatest toys ever have been named, including some classic 60s playthings. Many of the toys listed in Hamleys' top 100 of all time remain hugely popular with youngsters today - having been enjoyed by generations of children before them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But there are some nostalgic 60s toys you will probably only remember if you grew up back then, when they were all the rage. In total, 16 toys launched during the 1960s have made the top 100 according to Hamleys. They are: Operation (1965) This test of manual dexterity has been keeping families entertained for 60 years, with countless budding surgeons honing their skills on long-suffering 'Cavity Sam. Tammy Doll (1962) Tammy Doll was the 'girl next door' answer to the more glamorous Barbie doll. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She was advertised as the 'doll you'll love to dress' but she lacked Barbie's staying power, with only three models being made, between 1962 and 1966. Clackers (1960) A child playing with clackers | Keystone/Clackers were one of the biggest crazes of the 1960s and 70s. They consisted of two acrylic balls on a piece of string which you had to make collide to produce the addictive 'clacking' noise which gave the toy its name. Sadly, the balls had an alarming tendency to 'explode', which led to clackers being banned by some schools over safety concerns. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lite Brite (1967) This classic toy has been sparking children's creativity for nearly six decades, and remains hugely popular. Youngsters use coloured pegs to create their own glowing masterpieces - but make sure you keep track of those tiny pegs! Sindy doll (1963) Sindy, the British doll launched to rival Barbie, with her boyfriend Paul in 1967 | Getty Images Sindy was launched in 1963 to rival her US counterpart Barbie. She was the best-selling toy in the UK in 1968 and 1970 but her popularity waned, while Barbie's appeal shows little sign of diminishing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Buckaroo (1967) Everyone has their own strategy for Buckaroo but the bucking mule remains a law unto itself. Players take turns to stack items on the long-suffering mule, trying not to cause him to kick out and eliminate them from the game. Few players have succeeded in placing all the items on the mule without it bucking, though it is possible. Nerf Blasters (1969) These toy guns, with their foam bullets, remain as popular as ever - and they've changed remarkably little since they first hit the shelves in the 60s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad You'll want to stock up on the bullets though, as they have a habit of going missing. Battleship (1967) The simplicity of this game has made it an enduring classic. The phrase 'you sunk my battleship' has made it into almost every area of popular culture, sparking numerous memes. Action Man (1966) A young boy playing with Action Man toys in 1966 | Getty Images Action Man was the UK's answer to GI Joe and provided hours of fun for youngsters during the 60s, 70s and 80s, especially with the addition of the moving Eagle Eyes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Spare a thought for Red Rocker and Blue Bomber, the two duelling robots who have been sparring for more than 60 years. Vin Diesel is reportedly set to star in a film based on the game, which ends in spectacular fashion with the loser's head popping up from his neck. Mouse Trap (1963) This game has one of the most satisfying conclusions - when it works. It can take ages to set up just right, but the pay-off is worth it in the end. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tiny Tears doll (1960) Tiny Tears doll | Submitted One of the best things about dolls used to be that you don't have to change their nappies or put up with them crying. But Tiny Tears, which sheds tears after being given water from a bottle, sparked a trend for hyper-real dolls. It was marketed as being 'just like a real baby'. Hot Wheels cars (1968) Hot Wheels cars have been named by Hamleys as one of the 100 best toys ever | Getty Images These mini vehicles have been racing off the shelves since 1968, and their appeal shows no signs of slowing down. They are hugely collectable, with the most expensive vintage Hot Wheels vehicle ever having sold for a phenomenal $175,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Etch A Sketch (1960) You've heard of the paperless office, which never quite happened. Well, this was so nearly the solution to the paperless games room. Children could simply shake to clear the screen and get working on their latest magnetic masterpiece. No longer would parents have to put up with their kitchen and living room walls being covered with their child's artwork. Alas, it was not to be, despite the toy's enduring popularity, and the satisfaction gained from mastering the controls. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Walkie Talkies (1960) Toy walkie talkies were launched in 1960 and all these years later it's still not 'over and out', thanks to their enduring popularity. Spirograph Another toy which has been fuelling children's creativity for decades, Spirograph enables even the least artistic of children to create enchanting works of art.
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Sex Education star looks worlds away from Netflix role in tense mystery thriller streaming soon
One of Sex Education's biggest breakout stars took on a very different role in a sun-soaked new drama coming to streaming soon Sex Education star Emma Mackey's latest cinematic role will be available to watch at home very soon. Best known for portraying Maeve Wiley in all four seasons of Netflix 's beloved comedy-drama, she has since appeared in major films like Barbie and Death on the Nile. Still currently in cinemas, her latest project sees her taking on her first leading role in a provocative and mysterious drama based on a Booker Prize nominated novel. Inspired by Deborah Levy's 2016 novel of the same name, Hot Milk follows Mackey as Sofia, a young woman whose mother, Rose (played by Fiona Shaw), has contracted an unknown illness that's left her wheelchair-bound. When the mother-daughter pair travel to a small Spanish seaside town to track down a physician with unusual methods who could hold the cure, Sofia finds herself drawn to an alluring traveller named Ingrid (Vicky Krieps). The film will be streaming on Mubi from Friday, 22nd August for anyone who missed out on Mackey's sultry and thought-provoking drama on the big screen. The Independent gave Hot Milk four stars, calling it "a slippery, subversive coming-of-age tale'. Mackey and Krieps were praised as 'formidable' in The Guardian, while Deadline says Shaw's performance is 'truly extraordinary'. One fan of the film gave it a five-star Google review, penning: 'Powerful performances set against dreamlike scenery where reality merges with imagination. 'Starts as a slow burn but builds into a heightened frenzy of complex sensations that is impossible not to sense as you witness each separate character's life unravel and deteriorate.' Someone else praised: 'Fever dream magic, great indie film if you like trippy movies, reminds me of I'm Thinking of Ending Things on Netflix.' Enthusiasm for the film continued on Letterboxd, where one user wrote: 'The pace was perfect. The score was stunning. 'The acting was incredible, Fiona Shaw is such a talented actor. Emma Mackey is just an unreal actress too. 'I felt as if she was speaking to me and I shall carry these words with me the rest of my life. This was a film I watched at the right time in my life. A film I didn't know I needed till I had seen it. I wish I had words to properly express how much I adore this film.' And a final fan said: 'Beautiful adaptation of the book, felt it in my soul - the story, the characters, the setting.... so moving and so real.' Film fanatics should make sure they sign up to Mubi to check out this indie cinema gem, and many more movie masterpieces, in just under a month's time. Hot Milk will be released Friday, 22nd August on Mubi.
