Thursday, June 29, 2017

Monster Magnet

This Monster Magnet from 1964 was one of Wham-O's lamer toys released during the golden age that brought us the Frisbee, Hula Hoop and Super Ball.



Looking more "Genie" than "Monster", I'm sure it's appeal didn't last long with kids. I mean how many times can you stick a magnet to something before you get bored.



The magnets in each hand of the "Monster" are fairly weak-kneed.  They claim it can lift 20 pounds, but I have my doubts.


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5 comments:

  1. Bob JohnsJune 29, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    I have never seen this before. You have to love the sound effects in the add

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  2. top_cat_jamesJune 29, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    I'm hoping the owner of that car sped off when those brats slammed their magnets on it.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 31, 2017 at 9:17 AM

    I own an original 1964 Monster Magnet, in the original packaging, sealed and never played with.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 31, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAwWDE2MDA=/z/eYUAAOSwTiRZfo6S/$_57.JPG?set_id=8800005007

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    1. TomJuly 31, 2017 at 9:17 PM

      Thanks, Anonymous. Do you know if that package dates from 1964? If so, $1.49 was quite a chunk of change for that back then.

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