
Looking back at some great toys, one that stands out was Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots. They were introduced after my childhood, so I didn’t get to play with them as a kid. But I sure did as an adult.
My kids got sets for Christmas and when they did, I was down on the floor, duking it out with Angelin and Jimmie.
It was a 2-person game, and the object was to “knock his block off.” The toy was designed by Marvin Glass and Associates and was first manufactured by the Marx toy company in 1964. It was a simple toy, no batteries needed. Just throw your punches and hope for the best.
The toys are still available today. Maybe next Christmas I’ll get one of my own. They were fun, I know that.