Original Star Wars cut returns to theaters, Uno Braille makes a comeback, BrickLink exits 35 countries, and more
Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
The Cannonball Run! from Cadaco (1981)
Released in 1981 by Cadaco, The Cannonball Run! board game was based on the action-comedy film of the same name.
2025 Holiday Gift Guide
The annual Toy Tales Holiday Gift Guide features contemporary gifts inspired by classic toys and games.
Fernando Albarran, The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fernando Albarran collects The Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Fernando talks about how his love for the film turned into a passion for collecting and the joy within the Nightmare community.
B. and Candice Woodward, The National Toy Museum of Canada
B. and Candice Woodward, founders of The National Toy Museum of Canada, join us for this edition of The Friday Five to talk about what inspired the creation of the British Columbia–based museum and to share how they rebuilt and expanded the space after moving to a larger location.
The Strong Announces 2025 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees
The Strong National Museum of Play announced the 2025 inductees to its National Toy Hall of Fame on November 6. Battleship, slime, and Trivial Pursuit receive the honour.
Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D from LEGO
Ready the warp core and prepare to go where no brick has gone before with the all-new LEGO Icons Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D.
Young Sweethearts from Mattel (1975)
“We’ll picnic and have fun at our secret tree.”
Gene Roddenberry’s original name for the USS Enterprise was the USS Yorktown. It was renamed Enterprise after the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
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
Matchbox Catalogue (1978)
1978 marked the 25th year Matchbox diecast vehicles were available to fans and collectors.
Gene Roddenberry continually reminded us that the Star Trek Enterprise was a metaphor for starship Earth. And the strength in this starship came from its diversity, coming together and working in concert as a team. That is the strength of our countries, Canada and the United States. We are nations of diversity. "
— George Takei
