Wheeljack’s Lab invites you on a journey through the 1985 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog with our high-definition scans. Catalogs like this were originally distributed at trade shows, so the general public rarely saw them. Thus, few could view the glimpses of upcoming toy lines and products. Luckily, our scans now allow you to view the promotional images of Robo Force, Rocks & Bugs & Things, and other action figures.
The 1985 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog highlighted the fun and horrific Rocks & Bugs & Things action figures and creatures. As the name suggested, the toy line embraced the creepy crawlies such as insects. It also featured multiple monsters that hid in the form of transforming rocks. So, these toys promised to provide hours of fun.
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This 1985 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog page promoted Assortment No. 48298, the Rocks Assortment, hungry hunters with hidden horrors. In addition to continuing the promotional image from the prior, this page featured 10 photos of the various rock monsters. One column featured each in their rock form, while the other presented them in their transformed monster form. There was also an image of the planned packaging with artwork.
We are glad to present these exciting, exclusive 1985 IDEAL Toy Fair Catalog scans. Check out even more of our scans to see the exciting promotional images from the IDEAL Toy Company’s past.
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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 on 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 yearly.