43 Items You Could Find in Any American Household During the 60s

Mattel’s Thingmaker, also known as Creepy Crawlers, was a unique toy. Kids would pour Plasti-Goop into metal molds and watch as a hot plate transformed it into various shapes, exploring creativity through a simple chemical process.

Despite its potential as an educational tool, the Thingmaker’s journey was cut short by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1973. Safety concerns over its chemical use and heat application led to its withdrawal from the market, marking the end of an era.