Let it float. It’s National Bubble Week.
Computer Perfection from Lakeside (1979)
Released in 1979 by Lakeside, Computer Perfection built on the success of the original Perfection by adapting its core concept to an electronic format.
Ge-Tars from Mattel (1950s)
Released in the early 1950s by Mattel, the Ge-Tar was a crank-operated toy guitar that combined a simple music-box mechanism with pretend musical play.
Score Four from Lakeside (1971)
Released in 1971 by Lakeside, Score Four (No. 8325) was a three-dimensional strategy game that challenged players to align four markers in a row within a vertical grid.
Cameron Smith-Rodewald, PEZ
Cameron Smith-Rodewald collects PEZ. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Cameron shares how a childhood curiosity became a 3,700-piece collection and lifelong passion.
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.
Schylling
Founded as a family-run operation rooted in mechanical and tactile play, Schylling built its business around classic toy forms and nostalgic design, developing and stewarding enduring playthings across generations.
Battlestar Galactica Figures from Factory Entertainment
Following an enthusiastic debut at San Diego Comic-Con last July, Factory Entertainment has announced a new line of Battlestar Galactica action figures.
Hasbro 1981 Toy Catalogue
Hasbro’s 1981 toy catalogue presented a wide-ranging assortment organized by play category and age group.
Mattel produced a line of Battlestar Galactica toys beginning in 1978 that included the Galactica Colonial Viper, Colonial Stellar Probe, and action figures based on characters such as Starbuck, Apollo, Adama, Cylon Centurion, Imperious Leader, Daggit, and others.
I have never listened to anyone who criticized my taste in space travel, sideshows or gorillas. When this occurs, I pack up my dinosaurs and leave the room."
— Ray Bradbury
Red-Flag Phrases to Watch for in Vintage Toy & Game Listings
Not every listing tells the full story. Here are common red-flag phrases to watch for when buying vintage toys and games online.
Spirograph Art Cards
Rediscover Spirograph with this creative project. Turn geometric designs into greeting cards, bookmarks, envelopes, wall art, and more.
Drive Yourself Crazy from TOMY (1976)
Tomy’s Drive Yourself Crazy handheld game put kids ages 6 and up into the driver’s seat.
