LEGO unveils Smart Brick breakthrough, Pokémon begins 30th anniversary celebrations, the grassroots rise of the Ladies of D&D, and more
Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Starsky and Hutch Detective Game from Milton Bradley (1977)
Released in 1977 at the height of the show’s popularity, Milton Bradley’s Starsky & Hutch Game translated the hit television series’ street-level crime drama into a roll-and-move board game format.
Barbie Sunsailer from Mattel (1975)
Released by Mattel in 1975, the Barbie Sunsailer was a large-scale playset that placed Barbie in a recreational sailing setting.
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.
Video Games in 100 Objects from Insight Editions
Insight Editions publishes Video Games in 100 Objects, a new retrospective that captures the most iconic artifacts from 50 years of gaming.
Little Miss No-Name from Hasbro (1965)
“Have you ever wanted someone to take care of?”
Atari’s Pong (1972) helped bring video games into public spaces and homes, laying the foundation for the commercial video gaming industry.
The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection
Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.
Mystery Maze from Marx (1976)
Released in 1976 from Marx, Mystery Maze was advertised as “the inscrutable game of skill and luck.”
It was the first time anyone had seen anything like it [Pong], and they knew instantly how to play it."
— Nolan Bushnell
