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<\/p>\nI have a 1973 JC Penney Christmas Catalog that I will be posting items from. Probably most will be toys.<\/p>\n
First up is part of the toys from Fisher Price. Their headquarters were (and still are) in East Aurora. In 1969 the company was bought by Quaker Oats.\u00a0 They owned it until 1991. In 1973 Fisher Price was still making some parts in and around East Aurora.<\/p>\n
There are 4 pages in this catalog with Fisher Price toys. On the top of image is Play Family Houseboat. It is described as: ” Pull along with putt-putt sound or floats. 2 decks plus cabin manned by 4 family members plus dog. Top deck lifts to become carry handle. Springy mast with flag; retractable diving board; table; 2 chairs; barbecue; 2 lounge chairs; lifeboat; 2 life preservers. All plastic,” The 1973 is just $5.44.<\/p>\n
Nest is the Play Family House. The descriptions says “Close it up to carry-open it up for hours of playtime fun! Inside are 4 large rooms, movable staircase, 11 pieces of furniture. Garage house car. Doorbell rings, front door opens, garage door slides up, 4 family members plus dog. Wood and plastic.” The 1973 price is $9.96.<\/p>\n
On the bottom is the Play Family Farm. That is described as: “Doors open to ‘mooing’ sound. Inside there is a hayloft; 7 animals with movable heads and legs; tractor; cart; through; fence; 4 figures. 5×10 in silo has removable top. Colorful wood and plastic.” The 1973 price is $9.96.<\/p>\n
Not shown were two popular Fisher Price pull toys; Molly Cow that “mooed” and the Chatter Phone that made ringing noises and chattering noises. They were both priced at $4.44.<\/p>\n
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I have a 1973 JC Penney Christmas Catalog that I will be posting items from. Probably most will be toys. First up is part of the toys from Fisher Price. Their headquarters were (and still are) in East Aurora. In 1969 the company was bought by Quaker Oats.\u00a0 They owned it until 1991. In 1973 …<\/p>\n