The catalog contained toys and other holidayrelated merchandise. The sears wish book was a onetime holiday staple, a doorstopper of a catalog that children would pour over and parents would browse for gift ideas. The first sears christmas book, in 1933, was a modest 87 pages. The 1982 sears wish book filled with super smurfy toys and clothing. Oct 25, 2017 the new wish book is also slimmer, coming in at 120 pages. We start our nostalgic voyage with the 1982 sears wishbook. My sisters and i would pour through the wish book every year to make our lists for santa.
It has a number of design and functionality limitations. The sears christmas wish book, a holiday tradition. Its not simply that there were so many action figure lines competing, but also that they were all so different. The sears catalog offered customers around the us a chance to wear city clothes throughout its 97yearhistory. This merry christmas from your atari computer ad is actually the cover of the winter 19811982 issue of the atari connection magazine, volume 1 number 4, published in september 1981. Sears canadas wish book gone with the retail giant, but not. Sears wishbook cataloge 1982 winter toys christmas department. Truly these catalogues were then like the internet is today. Sure, some of this stuff may you say, gag me with a spoon.
Their last how sad and probably largest christmas catalogue. Sears is notable for having a storebranded atari 2600 clone called the video arcade. The first sears wish book was published in 1934 and was a separate catalog from the annual sears christmas catalog. Contains 423 pages of full color and black and white photo illustrations and information. In fact, over the years, more pages were devoted to. The very first sears wish book, known as the sears christmas book catalog, came out in 1933. The first sears wish book was printed in 1933, and published in 1934. You are currently viewing the basic html version of 1982 sears wishbook. Sears catalog christmas 1966 cover by zaz databaz i was in first grade. Sears wish book cover 1982 canada vintage christmas toys.
Cover of the sears christmas wish book omg, i remember this cover because i painted a copy of it that my family loved. Our members told us they missed the wish book, so we had to bring it back, but in a special way. Big name 40s and 50s film stars lauren bacall and susan hayward model fashions in pages of the. It offered fruitcakes and mickey mouse watches and live canaries. Each year, children would pore over its pages, dogearing corners in hopes that santa might notice and decide to leave their favorite toys under the tree. Cover of the sears christmas wish book wish they still sent these out. I remember seeing these as a kid and daydreaming about all the cool toys. Christmas catalogs are excellent references books for productsavailable in 1982. I know that as a kid in the 60s, i could easily spend hours pouring over.
Oct 27, 2017 sears is bringing back its iconic wish book for the holidays getty images scott olson theres nothing better during the holiday season than a wonderful dose of nostalgia and this year, sears is here to help with the return of their iconic wish book, which they discontinued in 2011. Sears 1982 fall winter catalog fashion clothing home 1980s 80s vintage. The 87page 1933 christmas book catalog featured 25 pages of toys and 62. Oct 25, 2017 the sears wish book was a onetime holiday staple, a doorstopper of a catalog that children would pour over and parents would browse for gift ideas. Featured items in this first catalog included the miss pigtails doll, an electric battery powered toy automobile, a mickey mouse watch, fruitcakes, lionel electric trains, a five pound box of. Sears 1984 fall winter catalog cheryl tiegs fashion clothing home 1980s vintage. My sisters and i would pour through the wish book every year to make. Sears canadas wish book gone with the retail giant, but. We are happy to offer worldwide shipping, we do calculated shipping based on your region. Informations on this page will make it easier to buy the products at sears stores.
See more ideas about christmas catalogs, vintage christmas and christmas wishes. Older catalogs produced before world war ii tend to be the most valuable, but some catalogs produced after that period can also command high prices. The catalog contains toys and other holidayrelated merchandise. In the late 1800s the catalog began carrying christmas holiday items leading to its eventual status as the wish book. By 1968, the catalog had ballooned to 608 pages, and sold quilted. Sears christmas wish book 1995 canada catalog sears roebuck. A tattered sears revives its holiday wish book cbs news. In 1982, a currier and ives print graced the cover of. From princeton antiques bookshop atlantic city, nj, u. Oct 10, 2017 sears wishbook catalog from the 1960s. Sears is bringing back its iconic wish book for the holidays. This video was made using information and photos freely found on the. Action figures as a concept were at peak heat, and toy companies were literally going for broke. The sears wish book was a popular christmasgift catalog released by sears holdings corporation, annually in august or september.
I hadnt known that sears had a telegames version of mattels intellivision. We flipped through the 1982 sears wish book to find 18 things that just screamed 1982 to us. While the back cover isnt exactly exciting unless you happen to be into major household appliances of course, it is an appropriate way to close out this little trip back in time by symbolically closing the catalog. Clicking on any of the graphical catalog panels below will open up a new window containing the selected catalog navigation screen. Back cover has bend at top left corner, a rip at the top right of. Some of the books earlier predecessors were hundreds of pages long. The 1982 catalog showed off all of the joe vehicles but the hal, and. From then on, the wish book catalog covers regularly featured children, santa claus, and christmas trees. Celebrating the 50th edition of our holiday wish book. Each year, children would pore over its pages, dogearing corners in hopes that santa might notice and decide to leave their favorite toys under the. Sears canada 1982 christmas wish book vintage catalogue. The new wish book is also slimmer, coming in at 120 pages. Many people nostalgically think of the wish book as filled with nothing but toys.
Sears christmas wish book 1995 canada catalog by sears. Sears wish book for the 1982 christmas season celebrating the 50th edition of the holiday wish book. Dec 21, 2011 thats about it for the 1980 sears wish book. In 1982, a currier and ives print graced the cover of the wish book. This video is not intended to be viewed by anyone under the age of 14. Our members told us they missed the wish book, so we had to bring it back, but in a special way that lets you share more joy wherever you are.
Every year sears put out a massive catalog, known as the sears wish book. And weve got you covered with the wish book, kelly cook, chief marketing officer for sears and kmart, said in a statement. The next year sears started a tradition by putting colorful, warm christmas scenes on the cover. The 120page gift guide includes everything from holiday decorations and home furnishings to toys, clothes and even appliances. Vintage sears catalog 1982 50th edition christmas wish book catalog. We arrange these catalogues from sears official website. The 18 most eighties things we found in the 1982 sears catalog. The 1982 sears wish book was absolutely full of pacman memorabilia.
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The ad shows a family enjoying their atari 400 also known early on as the basic computer, ataris the entertainer starter kit and the telelink i cartridge, with some trimmings of the christmas season in the. Dec 20, 2017 sears canadas wish book gone with the retail giant, but not forgotten. Sears christmas catalog 50th anniversary wish books 1982. The sears christmas book, fondly known as the wish book, got its start in 1933 and quickly became a holiday staple for many american families. 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. Before i posted this catalogue, i must have spent an hour wrapped up in the world of the sears wish book. The very first sears wish book, known as the sears christmas book catalog, came out in 1933 and started a tradition that made the sears wish book an american icon the design the 1988 wish book cover contest, sponsored by sears was a nation wide challenge for all children ages four to eleven giving them a chance to have their artwork displayed on the cover of the wish book, sears annual. The very first sears wish book was published in 1933 it featured dolls a mickey mouse watch lionel electric trains fruitcakes chocolates and even live 84 years of sears christmas catalogs see what s inside 1983 sears we had these books all thru my childhood deena christmas wishbook used this same issue to ask santa for christmas gift. For desktop browsers without flash, you will be directed to a strippeddown, imageonly version of the catalogs that lacks the textsearch feature. Many people nostalgically think of the wish book as filled with nothing. The sears wish book wasnt just some amalgam of a bunch of. Featured items in this first catalog included the miss pigtails doll, an electric battery powered toy automobile, a mickey mouse watch, fruitcakes, lionel electric trains, a five pound box of chocolates, and live singing canaries.
Sears christmas catalog 50th anniversary wish books 1982 sears roebuck on. This interactive publication is created with flippingbook, a service for streaming pdfs online. Other interesting facts about the sears and roebuck catalog include some of the people who were involved in the making of it. After 1933, the wish book name became synonymous with the annual christmas book catalog. Christmas catalogs are excellent references books for products available in 1982. Get the best deals on vintage sears christmas catalog when you shop the largest online selection at. Are you ready for the most tubular, bodacious, radical flashback. Generally, modern catalogs printed after the 1970s are less valuable, but some special interest catalogs can be worth something. The sears christmas wish book, a holiday tradition sears archives. In fact, over the years, more pages were devoted to gifts for adults.
The very first sears wish book, known as the sears christmas book catalog, came out in. The sears wish book was a popular christmasthemed catalog released annually by the american department store chain sears in august or september. Fiftyseven cover to cover catalogues are available on. Front cover has bend marks on both top and bottom outside corners but no rips. Please enjoy the new format and if you have any feedback, feel free to let us know via email or leave a comment. Sears wishbook 2010 vintage christmas toys, christmas. Sears canadas wish book gone with the retail giant, but not forgotten. Not intended for children sears wish book 1960s christmas. Retro toys and video games from the sears christmas wish book. Sears wish book for the 1982 season christmas catalog wsleeve. When it comes to value, condition also plays a big role. Vintage 1982 sears catalog 50th edition christmas wish book.
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For mobile users, you will be directed to a stripped down, lessanimated edition while retaining the ability to textsearch. We flipped through the 1982 sears wish book to find 18 things that just screamed 1982. Sears toy catalog 1984, sears wish book 1982 smurfs. But 1982 was in the future when this wish book came out, so thats a story for another time. Sears christmas wish book catalog with winniethepooh and friends on cover, 1972 cover of the sears christmas wish book free paper dolls christmas gifts artist arielle gabriels the international paper doll society also free paper dolls the china adventures of arielle gabriel. Dec 12, 2014 the sears christmas book, fondly known as the wish book, got its start in 1933 and quickly became a holiday staple for many american families.