We invite you to explore the pages of the 1983 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog with our high-definition scans. These catalogs were originally handed out to trade professionals like dealers, retailers, and other vendors. Because of this exclusivity, many toy collectors have never seen these pages. Moreover, these catalogs often featured prototype and in-production toys, so there may be differences between the photographed toys and the final product.
One of television’s most memorable Western heroes, The Lone Ranger, appeared in several pages of the 1983 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog. While this hero’s adventures began in 1933, he remained a popular character in the 1980s. He had adventures through radio drama shows, live-action television, film serials, cartoons, and more. Moreover, Filmation brought the Lone Ranger back to television in 1980 with a new animated series.
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This 1983 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog page presented information on The Lone Ranger and Silver Plus 8-Way Action Saddle action figures. The Lone Ranger rode again with IDEAL’s toy line. Players could re-enact the Masked Rider’s fight for law and order in the early West. He had the help of the Great White Stallion, Silver, and his unique trick saddle. Each 9 ¼” figure was fully poseable, with meticulous attention to detail. Thus, players could celebrate 50 years of the Lone Ranger in 1983. The Lone Ranger and Silver set came in Item No. 28675.
Next, there was Item No. 28691, Tonto and Scout. The Lone Ranger’s faithful companion, Tonto, was also 9 ½” tall and fully poseable. He came with his Pinto Pony, Scout.
We are glad to present these exciting exclusive scans to the 1983 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog. Continue to see even more exciting promotional images that IDEAL provided to retailers and representatives.
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About Our IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog Scans
IDEAL handed out catalogs to attendees of toy fairs and other events, such as dealers and retailers, to promote their upcoming slate of products. Each catalog contained information about the company’s newest toys, even ones still in development. Thus, companies often included first looks at action figures, playsets, vehicles, and more. Therefore, they have become valuable and rare collector’s items.
These IDEAL Toy Fair Catalogs featured toys from their beloved lines. For instance, the company created the Manglors, creatures built to be stretched and mangled. IDEAL also produced the Robo Force toy line in the 1980s, which featured Maxx Steele. There were also the Living Legends of the Old West, a line featuring characters like The Lone Ranger.
IDEAL used in-production prototypes in their images as these catalogs were prepared before the lines were released. This meant that the featured toys often differed from the retail releases. Moreover, toys sometimes appeared only in these catalog pages, as they were canceled or never hit retail store shelves.
While IDEAL only handed these booklets out to trade professionals, we have now made them available to all. You can explore the toys featured in these catalogs with our IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog Scans. This is a rare treat since catalogs like these have become increasingly difficult to locate with each passing year.