Winnie-the-Pooh takes the spotlight today.
Mattel debuts Barbie: Dreamscape YA novel, YouTuber recreates 100 famous logos in LEGO, 100+ classic Sesame Street episodes hit YouTube, and more
Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Funny Bones from Parker Brothers (1968)
Released in 1968 by Parker Brothers, Funny Bones was an interactive card game that challenged adult couples to score points by holding oversized cards between two body parts without dropping them.
Shrink Machine from Wham-O (1968)
Several years before Shrinky Dinks hit the scene, Wham-O unveiled Shrink Machine, a creative toy that allowed children to create “shrinkies” out of plastic.
Eric, Vintage Model Kits
Eric collects vintage model kits. In this Collector Spotlight, he discusses how a lack of reliable information led him to fill a gap in the vintage model kit community and ultimately launch a YouTube channel focused on the history and evolution of model building.
Duncan Fisher, Biographer – Denys Fisher
Duncan Fisher is the son of Spirograph inventor Denys Fisher. In this edition of The Friday Five, Duncan shared his Dad’s unlikely path into the toy industry and explains why he’s now working to document his remarkable life and legacy.
Back on the Shelf: Game Informer Expands Its Print Presence
Game Informer returns to newsstands, marking a major moment for print in games media.
PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary Collection from My Arcade
My Arcade announces a new collection celebrating PAC-MAN’s 45th anniversary, bringing classic arcade fun back in a compact, collectible way.
Pac-Man was created by a team of Namco game developers headed by Toru Iwatani and released in 1980.
The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection
Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Irwin 1968-1969 Catalogue
This 1968–1969 Irwin Toy catalogue presents the company’s product range in 32 pages, including pedal vehicles, tabletop games, tea sets, select G.I. Joe items, and other products in its broader toy lines.
I had no special training at all; I am completely self-taught. I don’t fit the mold of a visual arts designer or a graphic designer. I just had a strong concept about what a game designer is – someone who designs projects to make people happy."
— Toru Iwatani
