Title:
Trick Shot
Description:
Trick Shot Rifle by Ideal Toy Corporation, likely from the late 1950s to early 1960s. The box proclaims:
“It Shoots Backward! It Shoots Forward!”
This was a suction dart shooting toy gun with a twist — designed to allow for “trick” or reverse-angle shots using a mirror, often for skill-based target games. It was part of Ideal’s creative and action-oriented toy lines during that era, which frequently included stunt or skill-based mechanics.
Reuben Klamer’s Involvement:
Yes, Reuben Klamer did invent the Trick Shot rifle. He is credited as the designer behind this toy for Ideal. This is one of several inventive toy products he created for Ideal, alongside more widely known products like The Game of Life and Gaylord the Walking Dog.
“It Shoots Backward! It Shoots Forward!”
This was a suction dart shooting toy gun with a twist — designed to allow for “trick” or reverse-angle shots using a mirror, often for skill-based target games. It was part of Ideal’s creative and action-oriented toy lines during that era, which frequently included stunt or skill-based mechanics.
Reuben Klamer’s Involvement:
Yes, Reuben Klamer did invent the Trick Shot rifle. He is credited as the designer behind this toy for Ideal. This is one of several inventive toy products he created for Ideal, alongside more widely known products like The Game of Life and Gaylord the Walking Dog.
Publisher:
Ideal Toy Corporation
Year Published:
1961
Designer:
Reuben Klamer
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Date Added:
2025-06-20 19:03:13
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$119.97
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-06-20
Date Added:
2025-06-20 19:03:13