From the View-Master to the iPhone, 14 memorable gizmos that exude a style all their own.
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From the View-Master to the iPhone, 14 memorable gizmos that exude a style all their own.
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3D fads come and go, but View-Master, introduced at the 1939 World's Fair, springs eternal. Originally aimed at adults and featuring scenic photos, it became a kids' toy and is now a Fisher-Price product. But if you pop a 1939 reel into a new viewer, it'll work perfectly. 1950s-1960s models like this one are especially classic.