Star Wars Ultimate Grogu from Hasbro
A new life-size Grogu animatronic from Hasbro brings the Star Wars character into the real world.
Leave It to Beaver: Rocket to the Moon Space Game from Hasbro (1959)
Published by Hasbro in 1959, the Leave It to Beaver: Rocket to the Moon Space Game capitalize on a successful sitcom and the growing fascination with space exploration to extend the program’s presence beyond the screen and into play.
Tattooz from Lakeside (1982)
Released in 1982 by Lakeside, Tattooz were temporary transfer tattoos designed to give children the appearance of real body art without permanence.
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.
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.
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.
Atari Gamestation Gamepad from My Arcade
A new wireless Gamepad from My Arcade adds paddle, trackball, and keypad controls to the Atari Gamestation.
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.
Summit from Milton Bradley (1961)
“You’re either going to win and be the world’s top power, or lose and get a lesson in strategy from your mother-in-law.”
Grogu’s name was not revealed until Season 2 of The Mandalorian (2020), when the character Ahsoka Tano identifies him.
One thing about Star Wars that I'm really proud of is that it expands the imagination. That's why I like the Star Wars toys."
— George Lucas
Leave It to Beaver: Rocket to the Moon Space Game from Hasbro (1959)
Published by Hasbro in 1959, the Leave It to Beaver: Rocket to the Moon Space Game capitalize on a successful sitcom and the growing fascination with space exploration to extend the program’s presence beyond the screen and into play.
Hardware Chess Set
Build a chess set from everyday nuts, bolts, and a few other pieces of spare hardware commonly found in the workshop.
Darth Vader Tie Fighter from Kenner (1979)
Released in 1979 from Kenner, the Darth Vader TIE Fighter was a modified version of the company’s original TIE Fighter vehicle replica from the movie Star Wars.
