Fads, Fads, Fads!

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1. In 1957 Frederick Morrison invented this plastic toy and called it the 'Pluto Platter'. He sold it and in 1959 it became this fad that is still used today. What is it? Answer: (one word)

2. This fad was invented in 1988 by 2 college students, Matt Burton and Scott Stillinger. Rosie O'Donnell shoots them out to her audience members on her show. What are these? Superballs Beanie Babies Koosh Balls Frisbees

3. This post World War II toy was invented by Richard T. James for an invalid child. It consisted of many feet of thin curled wire. What is this fad that is still popular today? Answer: (one word)

4. This toy was invented by the Wham-O Toy Co. in 1958. It's a large round object you swing around your waist. What is this fad? Answer: (two words)

5. This mid 60s item was invented by Craven Walker. It was very popular with the 'Hippies'. What is this fad? Slinky Diary Lava Lamp Yo-Yo

6. The toy or game was invented by Prof. Rubik in 1975. The item was named after him. What is this fad? Answer: (two words)

7. This toy was a substance invented by chemists in 1944 and they didn't know a use for it. It remained unused for years until a man named Hodgson found a use for it. He packaged it in an egg and it soon became a fad. What is it? Silly Putty Goop Slime Egg-o

8. This popular toy was invented by Donald F. Duncan in 1929. It has a string and has been copied many times. What is this fad? Answer: (one word with a hyphen -)

9. The item was invented in San Francisco by Gary Dahl in 1975. It was a piece of nature that was made into a cute object. What is this fad? Sand Art Driftwood Statues Pet Rocks Pinecone People

10. This doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth and Elliot Handler. Every little girl wanted one. This toy is still very popular today. Can you name the doll this fad is? Answer: (one word)

11. This toy was invented in 1968 by Kramer Designs. It was 2 plastic discs pulled on a string by two people. What is this fad named? Disc-O Yank-Ums Pull-Me Op-Yop

12. This item was invented in the mid 60s by Marvin Wernick. When you wore these they changed colors. What was this fad? Rainbow Sunglasses Butterfly Earrings Sandals Mood Rings

13. These toys were first invented by Lesney Products and Co. in 1953 in England. They are very collectable and most little boys have them. What is this fad? Marbles Rubber Balls Baseball Cards Matchbox Cars

14. This toy was invented by the Wham-O Toy Co. in 1965. It came in different colors and could go high. What fad is this? Superball Jet Plane Super-Kite Frisbee

15. There is disagreement as to who invented this and when, but around 1970 it began to show up everywhere and on everything. The first item out was printed in a button (pin). What is this fad? Happy Face Have A Good Day Baby On Board Think Snow