These were daytime toys. the rest of the stuff, Army men, Legos, Hot Wheels were evening toys.......left on the floor to toughen up Dad's feet.
Best toy I ever had was a large cardboard box left over from the delivery of a refridgerator. Turned it into a Mark V army tank.
Second best was Mr. Robot. Took him apart and reassembled him. Never worked quite the same after that.
Third best: the Erection Set.