Exploring the Tupperware Tuppertoys Pop-A-Lot Ball Shooter Set

A Toy That Launched Joy

Introduced by Tupperware in the late 1970s and peaking in popularity throughout the 1980s, the Pop-A-Lot set was deceptively simple: a sturdy, brightly colored plastic base with hollow tubes or slots, paired with a spring-loaded shooter and a set of lightweight, vividly hued balls. The design was intuitive—no batteries, no screens, just pure tactile fun.

To play, kids would drop a ball into a tube, aim the launcher upward, and press down firmly. With a satisfying pop!, the ball would shoot skyward, arcing through the air in a burst of color. The real magic came next: scrambling to catch it, racing to retrieve it, or challenging friends to see who could launch the highest or land the most accurate shot. It was equal parts game, sport, and spectacle.