1971 Mattel Instant Replay Discs

Mattel Instant Replay Discs and Player were released in 1971. Also sometimes called "Mattel Show 'N Tell". the set was composed of 2-1/2 inch plastic mini-records capable of playing 30 second highlights. Discs from Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Racing and even other subjects caan be found.

There were (2) versions of most discs. The more common was a black disc with a paper sticker on one side and recording on the other. The (100) times more attractive and also more difficult version was double-sided with the images actually printed into the disc itself. They are beautiful !!!

There were (2) different types of players: A blue one with a 1970 copyright on the box and a red box with a 1971 copyright. The players came with (4) discs: Lew Alcindor, Willie Mays, Bart Starr & AA Rail Dragster. Other players/subjects discs were available in (4) and (8) packs.

NOTE: Even brand new in 1971, the players barely or rarely worked !!!