Hoppity Hops for 1980

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Sun Products doesn't exactly ring a lot of bells for for many but I think everybody remembers the Hoppity Hop. Originally devised in Italy in the late 1960s (where it was known as the "Space Hopper"), Sun dubbed it the Hoppity Hop when it was introduced in 1971 to North Americans and the name really stuck.

Hops were a staple toy store item for the entirety of the decade and saw many incarnations including licensed editions featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and of course, your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.

Check out the 1980 Hoppity Hop Catalog here

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[toys2cool]

very cool, I saw a spidey one not to long ago ebay for a great price

[Blue Meanie]

I always though they were called Hippity Hops. Man, that just blows the last 30 + years away

[HardyGirl]

I used to call it a Hippity Hop, even though I know it's Hoppity Hop, probably a carry over from the Peter Cottontail song.

[bobws]

Oh Yeah! I had one of those 40 years ago. MAN , I FEEL OLD!

[mazinz]

HAha we were just talking about those at work the other day

[Figuremod73]

Finally starting to get into the years I remember. I had one of those although i have no idea which one.

[Kotter]

We have an antique shop in town with a Spidey. Not sure what the price is, but it's been sitting there forever.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

I always wanted one of those so bad. My mother felt that it was an invitation for me to roll off and hurt myself. Not sure what that says about me.

[Toy Talk]

Dude, I Loved those!!! I had the Spider-man one and Hoppity Hopped it until it would no longer hold air.

[Afaninfull]

Looking at the picture, I can still remember wrapping my hands around the handles and hopping around the house. For awhile, I was the Lone Ranger! Man those were great times!
Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels were my heroes!
I hope the new Lone Ranger is great. I will say, I like the first look but am hoping we see the blue costume as well as the black.