Stu Horvath, RPG Historian
Stu Horvath is a culture critic and role-playing game historian. In this edition of The Friday Five, Stu reflects on the genre’s early history and how it has evolved to influence the broader culture of play.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s a Superhero Board Game!
Nicolas Ricketts looks at vintage board games inspired by the superheroes that leapt from page to play.
Spider-Man Sting-Ray Gun from Remco (1978)
Released in 1978 by Remco, the Spider-Man Sting-Ray Gun was a roleplay toy based on Marvel’s web-slinging superhero.
Collector Spotlight, Video Games
Linda Guillory, Gaming Systems
Linda Guillory holds two Guinness World Record titles for her collection of gaming systems. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, she explains the role a house fire played in her approach to collecting and shares her thoughts on the recent record-breaking auction prices for some games.
David Sleasman, The Strong National Museum of Play
David Sleasman is the director of library and archives at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. In this edition of The Friday Five, David provides insight into how children’s literature shapes our understanding of childhood and culture, and explains its lasting influence on play, learning, and identity.
Remco
Remco built a lasting legacy in the toy industry through its innovative use of recovered electrical parts, television advertising, and established pop-culture properties.
USA Jigsaw Nationals Competition Puzzles from Ravensburger
Ravensburger releases the official puzzles used at the 2026 USA Jigsaw Nationals.
Atari 1982 Video Computer System Catalogue
Published by Atari in 1982, the Video Computer System catalogue provided a snapshot of the company’s current library of cartridges for the gaming console.
As reported by SkyQuest Technology Group, the global jigsaw puzzle market is projected to reach $3.53 billion USD by 2033.
We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."
— George Bernard Shaw
Practical tips to preserve Vintage Toys and Games
Whether you collect board games, action figures, or well-played favourites from your childhood, proper care makes a measurable difference in how vintage toys age.
Project Hail Mary 3D Models
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir arrives on the big screen with a 2026 film adaptation, inspiring new merchandise like downloadable 3D-printed Grace and Rocky keychains.
Green Machine from Marx (1970s)
Introduced in the mid-1970s, The Green Machine was marketed by Marx as a high-performance ride-on for older kids
