The Hop Rod Motorized Pogo Stick was a short-lived toy that propelled people in the air whether they were ready or not. This gas-powered pogo stick looks incredibly fun but was "just as energetic if an off-balance user landed sideways. That caused some serious accidents and led to a ban on sales in the early '70s." Yikes!
The Hop Rod was a dangerously fun motorized pogo stick
Remembering the Sunshine Family, the "most 1970s toys of the 1970s"
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Why haven't toy laser gun sounds changed in 30+ years?
In the video above, YouTuber Captain KRB dives deep into the great Raygun Conspiracy. Which is to say: why do all toy laser guns from the last twenty-plus years still… READ THE REST
Delightful collection of vintage novelty glasses
Here's a delightful little collection of novelty glasses from back in the day. I need a pair of these so I can take a snooze next time I have a… READ THE REST
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This refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre computer is on sale for under $200
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Transform the way you work with $20 off this ultra productive docking station
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