Timeless Toys by Tim Walsh

Timeless Toys

Tim Walsh documents contemporary objects of play through photographs and interviews with toy industry insiders in his book titled Timeless Toys.

Masters of the Universe MOTU Spydor from Mattel

Vintage Toy Restoration – Masters of the Universe Spydor Vehicle

Watch as Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel restores the exterior and internal electrical components of a 1985 Spydor figure from Mattel.

Counteract Game from Ideal

Vintage Game Demonstration: Counteract from Ideal (1971)

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel demonstrates the Counteract game released by Ideal in 1971.

Robots From Tomorrow Podcast

The Robots From Tomorrow Podcast is an audio series dedicated to comic books and the comic book industry.

MASK Raven Vehicle Kenner

Vintage Toy Restoration – MASK Raven from Kenner

Watch as Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel restores a 1986 MASK Raven vehicle from Kenner by combining parts from multiple examples of the toy.

Hit n Run vintage game Ideal Toy Company

Vintage Game Demonstration: Hit ‘n Run from Ideal (1976)

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel demonstrates the Hit ‘n Run pinball baseball game released by Ideal in 1976.

children's vinyl records collection

Star-Studded Serenade: Celebrity Voices on Children’s Records

Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — reveals some of his favourite children’s vinyl records that feature the voices of notable entertainers.

Vintage Toy Restoration – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rocksteady Figure from Playmates

Watch as Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel repairs a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rocksteady figure from Playmates

Vintage Toy Demonstration: Foudini the Magic Unscrambler from Skyline (1977)

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel showcases Foudini the Magic Unscrambler, a brain-teasing toy released in 1977 by Skyline.

Toys: 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads

Toys: 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads, a new book from German publisher, Taschen, offers a century-size snapshot of advertising in the toy industry.

American Girl

The American Girl magazine was an extension of the experiential brand geared towards young readers eager for more content related to American Girl dolls and their stories.  

Vintage Toy Restoration – ThunderCats Lion-O from LJN

Watch as Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel repairs a ThunderCats Lion-O figure from LJN.