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Curated by: Philip Mershon (110 videos)
It was cheap, it was mesmerizing, and it was loud enough to drive every parent crazy. Welcome to the brief, brilliant reign of the Click Clacker. Click Clackers Toy, 1970s Toys, Banned Toys, Ker-Bangers, Dangerous Toys Whether you called them Ker-Bangers, Knockers, or Click Clacks, if you grew up in the early 70s, you remember the bruises. Join Philip Mershon as we step back into the Mid-Century Vault to examine the toy that captured the restless energy of 1971. We look at the "groovy" culture that spawned them, the physics behind the fun, and the catastrophic design flaws that caused them to vanish from shelves by 1974. 🎙️ From the script: "The story of the Clacker is a blend of ancient design and modern, disposable fad culture... a toy that was cheap, mesmerizing, and loud enough to drive every parent and teacher absolutely nuts." 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What color were your original Clackers? (And do you still have them?) Tell us below! If you'd like to further support my work, here's my buy me a coffee link: https://coff.ee/philipmershon For more Mid Century Vault adventures, just go here: https://www.youtube.com/user/philipmershon New episodes release every Friday and Sunday. Please watch videos to the end, this really helps as much as liking and commenting, which, of course, helps like crazy. Be sure to subscribe and become part of our new community, thanks!