In 1980, viewmaster released the show beam projector, a toy that combined the. Turmbahnhof, literally a tower station, built where several. It was made from bakelite and was the first viewer to have a slot into which the reels were placed for viewing. You learn from books, fill your mind with new ideas, you use your imagination, etc.
Remembered by many as a cherished childhood toy, the viewmaster. One of the more iconic childhood toys is the view master. Although today considered a toy, viewmaster began its commercial life in 1939 as a homeentertainment medium intended for adults. Get the best deal for toy view masters from the largest online selection at. The first view master in the late 1930s wasnt meant to be childrens toy. This list includes all toys produced by the american toy company mattel. Check out our vintage viewmaster photos and history. Considered to be the oldest type of toy in history. View master classic viewer with 2 reels safari adventure toy package may vary. This book is a historical overview of view master equipment since its introduction.
View master face viewers home page vm section model 12 model a model b model c model d model e model f model g model h model j model k model l model m model n branded face viewers gaf compact post 2000 talking vm books vm camera filters vm personal camera vm mkii camera vm film cutters vm compact vm flash unit vm history vm projectors. Although known today mostly as a childrens toy, viewmaster released sets on a variety of different subjects over the years that are of interest to people of all ages. At this point, i consider the new and improved view master an average toy. Falkenberg elster station is one of the biggest stations in the german state of brandenburg.
The view master viewer and view master slides were actually based on the earlier stereoscopic viewer, which dates all the way back to the 1800s. Viewmaster talking model viewmaster has something to say. Buy view master 3d online at low price in india on. Viewmaster model l the viewmaster with a fantastically. View master s best salesman, charlie van pelt, collaborated with the sells on view master history. History available on film from the st louis postdispatch missouri december 4, 1975 chicago two new view master gift packs, a new talking view master gift pack, a view master projector are among new gaf products for 1975. A portland, oregon, organmaker and photographer named william gruber was fascinated with a victorian optical device known as a stereoscope, which created an illusion of 3d using two sidebyside photographs.
Discover toys, games, gear and goodies you wont find anywhere else. This company didnt survive very long because in 1984 the acquired the ideal toy company and became known as viewmaster ideal group. Kids can take a trip through africa, swim with fish or experience prehistoric life with each exciting reel. Because of its long production history there are many different variations of. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
Designed for ages 3 years and older, now kids can enjoy the toy that has thrilled and entertained kids for generations. It includes one viewmaster, three reels with 21 images and a handy storage container for the reels. The viewer was very robustly constructed and many survive in almost new condition to this day. Tyco produced viewers from 1989 until 1997, when mattel, inc, tyco and viewmaster ideal group merged. It is classified by deutsche bahn as a category 3 station. Initially the advance lever was a round ball, but that was modified to the disk design shown below. Gruber had the idea to massproduce a portable stereoscope, using new kodachrome color film, which could be. Many of the developers who created the new app played with view master toys as children. In 1951, however, viewmaster acquired its main competitor, filmstrip production company truvue, and with it the stereo licensing rights to all disney characters.
Its many topics include 3d basics, some history of 3d and stereo cameras, uses of 3d, holography, and a large section on the history and development of viewmaster 3d. View master discovery boxed set and thousands more of the very best toys at fat brain toys. History of viewmaster by mary ann and wolfgang sell. Three reels of lifelike images make little minds reel with wonder. Five reels show the many different viewers manufactured over the years, and also several unusual and rare 3d viewers, some of which are oneofakind examples. These reels were manufactured after a switch from a stable film stock to one that fades. Invented by william gruber and marketed by harold graves through edwin and fred mayers photofinishing, postcard, and greeting card company, sawyers, viewmaster was a successor to the stereograph viewer. The series is offered today in digital format for viewing by computer. Provide your children with hours of fun and educational play with this retroinspired viewmaster boxed set. There are many animals to look at in 3d with this view master toy. Gaf is offering a new viewmaster bicentennial gift pak that makes learn ing about history fun for any child, the manufacturer says. The view master model l was produced from 1977 and was still being produced in 2000. View master discovery boxed set best for ages 3 to 6. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.
Book viewmaster memories history of viewmaster 19392000. This view master is really cool and has two picture discs. Wolfgang showed photos of view master staff creating the images. Capture a piece of pop culture history with vintage view master viewers and reels. Their research opens a window into a world heretofore unknown to the. Here is our video of the view master classic safari adventures.
This boxes set features 21 3d images and a reel storage case. Focusing on viewmaster history and value antique trader. It was originally manufactured and sold by sawyers. Viewmaster is the trademark name of a line of specialformat stereoscopes and corresponding viewmaster reels, which are thin cardboard disks containing seven stereoscopic 3d pairs of small transparent color photographs on film. Mattel has indicated that it will curate and create new experience reels to expand their current. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Reviewed in the united states on september 27, 2008. While the color was not horrible, it was restored to something closer to. It is located in the town of falkenbergelster in the south of the state. Click or press enter to view the items in your shopping bag or press tab to interact with the shopping bag tooltip. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
They in turn sold the company on to tyco toys in 1989. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Product rudolph red nosed reindeer classic viewmaster 3 reel set. Kids will love the view master discovery set from schylling toys. Remembered by many as a cherished childhood toy, the view master has a long and fascinating history. Viewmaster is a unique 3d stereo picture viewing system that was invented and first commercially released in 1939. The viewmaster model c was produced between 1946 and 1955. Everything we do at mastermind toys is about inspiring wonder, joy and fun. Mary ann and wolfgang sell have documented a history of one of americas classic toys. Since that time, more than one billion reels have been issued.
Shop for discovery kids viewmaster online at target. Viewmaster is the trademark name of a line of specialformat stereoscopes and corresponding. Basic fun view master classic viewer with reels discovery. Viewmaster illustrated books berezin stereo home page. Charles harrison, an industrial designer who rethought hundreds of ordinary items, including a plastic trash bin on wheels, a seethrough measuring cup and the 3d view master. See more ideas about view master, classic toys and childhood memories. Bugs bunny 19621964 talking doll, initial release 26. Charles harrison, 87, designer who reshaped the view. In one, a lower jaw is the subject and a view master projector mounted on a tripod is used as a spot light. During its production run the company has changed names four times, from gaf to vmi, to ideal and finally to tyco. They flip through image after image and learn a lot along the wa. Rudolph red nosed reindeer classic viewmaster 3 reel set.