The Products That Captured a Generation
171. Milton Bradley Ants in the Pants Where It Was Sold: Sears, FAO Schwarz Company: Milton Bradley Original Price: $2.99* Who knew launching plastic ants into a pair of oversized pants could…
171. Milton Bradley Ants in the Pants Where It Was Sold: Sears, FAO Schwarz Company: Milton Bradley Original Price: $2.99* Who knew launching plastic ants into a pair of oversized pants could…
158. Bell Telephone Princess Phone Where It Was Sold: Bell Telephone stores Company: Western Electric (for Bell System) Original Price: $39.95* (plus service) The Bell Telephone Princess Phone was the ’60s answer to…
144. Dr. Martens Boots Where It Was Sold: Nordstrom Company: Dr. Martens Original Price: $20-$30* Dr. Martens Boots stomped into the fashion scene with their distinctive air-cushioned soles and yellow stitching,…
15. Clairol Hair Dye Where It Was Sold: Macy’s, Hudson’s Company: Clairol Original Price: $15-$20* Miss Clairol hair dye first appeared way back in the late 1940s but rose to prominence in the…
118. Play-Doh Where It Was Sold: FAO Schwarz, Kmart Company: Hasbro Original Price: $0.99 for a four-pack* Play-Doh squished its way into the creative hands of children, originally intended as a wallpaper…
91. Fisher-Price Little People Where It Was Sold: Toys R Us, Sears Company: Fisher-Price Original Price: $2.99* Available at toy stores like FAO Schwarz and major department stores like Macy’s, Fisher-Price’s Little People…
105. Revlon Fire & Ice Lipstick Where It Was Sold: Walgreens, Woolworth’s Company: Revlon Original Price: $1.50-$2.50* Revlon’s Fire & Ice Lipstick painted the 60s in strokes of bold, daring color, capturing…
191. Royals Must Have Prior Approval Before Accepting Invitations Reason: To ensure security and appropriateness of the event Exception: Personal friends or family events Every move made by a royal is…
176. Royals Cannot Engage in Public Controversies Reason: To maintain political neutrality and uphold the monarchy’s reputation Exception: Personal matters, discussed privately When you’re a member of one of the world’s…
161. Keeping Heirlooms Secure and Maintained Reason: To preserve the history and heritage of the monarchy Exception: None The grandeur and splendor of the Royal Family isn’t just in the palaces…