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Back in 1972, you could have made your own Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Lucy picture. All you needed was a Mattel Play-Fills craft kit containing a picture tray, clay and a background cover. This kit contains all three Peanuts characters in just one kit from toymaker, Mattel.
The Mattel Playfills soft play picture sculpting kit is an unusual Peanuts collectible that combines crafting with the world of Snoopy, Lucy, and Charlie Brown. This 1972 kit is different from many Peanuts toys because it was designed as an activity where kids could create their own artwork using soft sculpting material and plastic character pieces.
The kit includes picture pieces featuring Snoopy, Lucy, and Charlie Brown, along with the materials needed to build the finished designs. The back of the box shows how the project worked, with the character pieces placed onto a background to create a completed picture. The plastic pieces are fairly thick, but after more than 50 years they can become fragile, and the original clay included with the kit has dried out over time. The 1972 date printed on the pieces helps identify when this Mattel Peanuts craft set was released.
While I wouldn’t use the original materials in this vintage kit, it would be fun to recreate the idea with new clay and try making a Peanuts picture again. Collectibles like the Mattel Playfills set show how many different ways Peanuts characters appeared beyond traditional toys, from books and clothing to creative activities that let fans interact with Snoopy and the gang.
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