The Most Popular 60s Products That Changed the Game

11. An Exquisite Reading Kitchen Fit for a Barbie

Where it was sold: Deluxe Reading Company; Sears; Montgomery Ward * Original Cost: $8.99 Enter the Deluxe Reading Barbie-sized Kitchen is a miniature culinary paradise, where ambitious cooks and stay-at-home moms prepare fine meals for Barbie and her friends. This was no typical toy kitchen; it was the pinnacle of upscale dining in plastic, with bubbling pots and an intricate dishwasher.

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Barbie-sized Kitchen with Deluxe Reading @etsy/Pinterest Every dinner party was a sophisticated extravaganza that imparted to young minds the grace and skill of cooking as well as entertaining. Creating culinary wonders in a world where creativity is the most delectable ingredient was the goal of the Deluxe Reading Kitchen.

12. Fisher-Price Desk for School Days

Where It Was Sold: Woolworths, Mart; Manufacturer: Fisher-Price * Original Cost: $5.99 For curious young minds, the Fisher-Price School Days Desk was the go-to educational item long before laptops and iPads made their way into classrooms. This adorable tiny desk transformed every area of the house into a personal classroom with its letters, numbers, and chalkboard.

@etsy/Pinterest Fisher-Price School Days Desk It was about igniting a passion for learning that no app could match, rather than merely teaching kids their ABCs and 123s. Each action—the chalk clicking, the letters sliding into their slots—was a step closer to understanding. Kids were enthused to learn with the School Days Desk, demonstrating that the greatest teaching resources occasionally include a touch of nostalgia.