1960s Christmas Morning Surprises

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Across
  1. 6. Drawing toy using plastic gears and colored pens to generate intricate geometric patterns.
  2. 7. Small power cell required to light up or operate new electric sixties holiday toys.
  3. 8. Floor game using a large mat covered in colored circles and a spinning board.
  4. 9. Unexpected gift hidden beneath layers of festive paper behind the green Christmas tree.
  5. 10. Eyes on plastic figures that moved loosely inside clear plastic bubbles when shaken.
  6. 12. Circuit of grooved plastic track pieces assembled across the rug for fast racing.
  7. 14. Popular sixties pop band whose licensed merchandise and instruments topped holiday wish lists.
  8. 18. Synthetic rubber compound used in hobby kits to coat hand tools or craft projects.
  9. 19. Cardboard arrow rotated to indicate which hand or foot moves to a color.
Down
  1. 1. Plastic space vehicle toy launched using water pressure or spring mechanisms outdoors.
  2. 2. Tearing through shiny patterned paper to reveal long-awaited toys on Christmas morning.
  3. 3. Plastic figurine set inspired by mid-century horror movie creatures popular in sixties culture.
  4. 4. Scientific lens kit given to young aspiring scientists to inspect small slides on Christmas.
  5. 5. Early weather satellite toy reflecting America's growing fascination with the ongoing space race.
  6. 11. Tooth-edged wheel used in Spirograph sets to guide ballpoint pens around drawing paper.
  7. 12. Battery-operated tin or plastic mechanical space creature walking across living room floors.
  8. 13. Optical instrument gifted to young space enthusiasts to view the moon on winter nights.
  9. 15. Moment of discovering which coveted item was sitting wrapped under the Christmas tree.
  10. 16. Type of hands-on holiday gift set inspiring artistic building or crafting on Christmas morning.
  11. 17. Action figure outfit piece representing military soldiers outfitted for cold winter missions.