Ohio Art Classic Etch A Sketch In 1960 Box

by Ohio Art

Product Features

• The classically simple Etch-a-Sketch is one of the best-known toys of a generation and remains popular today
• No batteries, no problem; the classic Etch a Sketch is powered by skill and imagination
• Always portable, the 6.5 inch screen is perfect for home or on the go
• Every child deserves an Etch a Sketch
• Recommended age Range 3 and Up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.5 x 10.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GDH18A
• Item model number: 50505
• Our recommended age: 3 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,922 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #26 in Toys & Games > Arts & Crafts > Drawing & Sketching Tablets
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Remember your Etch a Sketch. This classic toy was first produced in the 1960's, and has been enjoyed by millions. Etch-A-Sketch is a pop culture icon around the world. Doodle, print, draw, then just shake to erase, and do it all over again.

Product Description

Ohio Art Company Etch A Sketch In 1960 Box

Flash back to the 60's with Etch A Sketch packaged in its original box. With its world-famous white knobs, magic screen and classic red frame, Etch A Sketch brings all generations together.

• Product Dimensions: 8 (L) x 1.5 (W) x 9.75 (H)
• Age: 3 years and up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the Etch A Sketch I remember!, January 1, 2010

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Grandma Bee "Bee" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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I bought the Etch A Sketch for my 2 year old grandson thinking he would have fun watching the lines being drawn on the screen. The Etch A Sketch I remember as a child had a strong, thick, dark line when I drew on it. I could easily tell where I was and where I wanted to go.

The line on this new Etch A Scetch is barely visible! I can hardly see it myself. My grandson was unimpressed and almost immediately lost interest. And like another reviewer mentioned, what line you do have won't shake out! What a disappointment! I should have purchased him another Savings Bond. Next time I will shop retail so I can try it out first hand.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Toy - great fun!, January 12, 2009

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Orion (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ohio Art Classic Etch A Sketch In 1960 Box (Toy)

I was a lonely child, and we didn't have video games back then. And there were only 5 channels on the television. Really. I am telling the truth about that.

Which means there was plenty of time in my childhood to perfect utterly useless skills, like writing in cursive on an Etch A Sketch. I was good at it. I could draw perfect circles, and lacy valentine hearts, and landscapes with cows.

My kids have none of these skills. They kick my butt at video games. So I bought an Etch A Sketch in self defense. Boy, were they impressed when I whipped out a picture of Spiderman.

They will never be able to do that. None of them. They don't have the attention span it takes to learn how to control a cursor using two little wheels.

So I win at this. It may be the only thing I ever win at when playing with my kids. They do everything else better than me. But I win at this!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality, does not erase or draw well., December 25, 2009

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KRR - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Ohio Art Classic Etch A Sketch In 1960 Box (Toy)

Once again, they do not make toys like they used to. My daughter opened this for Christmas, and I showed her how to draw. The line barely showed up, and was hardly noticeable. Trying to keep her attention since the faint lines did not impress, I thought I could excite her by shaking it to erase...Oh but it didn't erase...maybe I need to shake it some more...maybe shake it a little harder??...Nope, it left the lines even with vigorous shaking. It is now in a return box. I will not be buying it again or asking for a replacement. I wish I still had my old Etch a Sketch to give her! I am rating the fun factor low too, because it is more frustrating than fun. If it actually worked properly, I could rate this much higher.