Funny Bones from Parker Brothers (1968)
Released in 1968 by Parker Brothers, Funny Bones was an interactive card game that challenged adult couples to score points by holding oversized cards between two body parts without dropping them.
Shrink Machine from Wham-O (1968)
Several years before Shrinky Dinks hit the scene, Wham-O unveiled Shrink Machine, a creative toy that allowed children to create “shrinkies” out of plastic.
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.
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
