I am searching for a doodle toy that was very popular in the early
90's (I believe, maybe even earlier).  It was an extremely simple,
[cheap], device that consisted of a rectangular piece of cardboard
about the size of an index card (usually white) and a
dark-blackish/grayish film laid on top of the cardboard piece glued on
one side.  You were able to draw shapes on the film using any object
(including your finger) and the drawing would come out in various
colors.  You could then clear the palette by simply lifting up the
plastic off the cardboard and laying it back down.  I am looking for
the name, source to purchase, and manufacturer name of the product. 
Your help is appreciated!  I imagine answering this is relatively
simple for someone who knows what I am talking about (and the toy was
quite popular), but if you don't feel that price offered for the
question is sufficient please let me know.

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 20 Jun 2005 18:29 PDT

Good evening cavernous-ga.

I was able to find a site that has a (bad) picture but it was exactly
what I was thinking of when I read your question:

( http://www.rbtoy.com/printed.htm )

Scroll down to Magic Memo Pads and on the far right is what I remember
using as a kid :)

According to this site, "Magic Memo Pads is a trademark of RB Toy Development Co."

Their contact information is:

350 W. Kensington Road, Suite 111 
Mt. Prospect IL 60056
Tel: 847-577-5680
Fax: 847-577-5685

If this is indeed what you are looking for and you feel that this
information constitutes an answer, please let me know and I will
repost this information inthe "answer" section.

Nenna-GA
Google Researcher

Google Search Term:  magic memo pad

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Clarification of Question by cavernous-ga on 20 Jun 2005 19:10 PDT

nenna-ga,

     Thank you for the expedient response!  This is indeed what I was
looking for (although it is not the exact version I remember).  I was
hoping for some information that would lead me to figure out if these
are still being sold, how they work, who holds the patent if there is
one, various names and brandings over the years, etc.  "Magic Memo
Pad" doesn't return much information and the rbtoy website is rather
sparse.  If you have any other information which can shed some light
on the product I would very much appreciate you passing it on. 
Otherwise, please feel free to post your answer as an answer and I
will be happy to mark it as accurate.

Thanks again.

Hi cavernous-GA,

I have found some information for you to contact the company I mentioned earlier. 

http://www.rbtoy.com/printed.htm#MAGIC%20MEMO%20PADS

On that page, at the bottom is an inquiry form. I e-mailed them to ask
them about some of your questions (still being sold, patent, etc), and
they stated they?d rather have you e-mail them yourself through the
form. So?there you go.

Here is my clarification from above, posted as an answer as you stated.

Good evening cavernous-ga.

I was able to find a site that has a (bad) picture but it was exactly
what I was thinking of when I read your question:

( http://www.rbtoy.com/printed.htm )

Scroll down to Magic Memo Pads and on the far right is what I remember
using as a kid :)

According to this site, "Magic Memo Pads is a trademark of RB Toy Development Co."

Their contact information is:

350 W. Kensington Road, Suite 111 
Mt. Prospect IL 60056
Tel: 847-577-5680
Fax: 847-577-5685

Nenna-GA
Google Researcher

Google Search Term:  magic memo pad

Found just whati was looking for.

This answer to an earlier question might be of interest to you:

http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=490904

pinkfreud,

     Yes, that is exactly it.  I appreciate the link.  I was not sure
how these functioned (ie: via the backing or via the film), but that
is now cleared up.  What I am in fact looking for is some thin,
film-like substrate that can [preferrably temporarily, but permanently
would work as well, albeit not as well] hold a shape from force
applied to it without the need of a wax-coated backing - something
akin to a thermochromic material that reacts to pressure rather than
heat.  Ideally, it can hold the shape on the film itself so that
nothing else is needed.  Do you have any ideas about substrate(s) that
fit this description?  If so, I will be happy to post another question
so you can get credit/paid et al.

Thanks!