UNO Fandom Ken 65th Anniversary Deck from Mattel
Marking 65 years of Ken Carson, Mattel reimagines the classic UNO card game with a collectible deck that celebrates Barbie’s longtime companion through decades of style.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Silly Safari from Topper Toys (1966)
In 1966, Topper Toys released Silly Safari, a jungle-based contraption game with 3D mechanics reminiscent of Ideal’s Mouse Trap released three years earlier.
G.I. JOE Transportable Tactical Battle Platform from Hasbro (1985)
Released by Hasbro in 1985, the G.I. JOE Transportable Tactical Battle Platform playset extended the play pattern of individual G.I. JOE figures.
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.
Micronauts ReAction+ Wave 3 Figures from Super7
Marking the brand’s 50th anniversary, Super7 is releasing a brand-new wave of Micronauts figures.
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.
Glamour Gals Ocean Queen Cruise Ship from Kenner Products (1982)
“Time for the Captain’s party!”
UNO was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in 2018.
It may be that all games are silly. But then, so are humans."
— Robert Lynd
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.
Plinko
Fans of The Price is Right’s Plinko game can create a home version with cardboard and a little tenacity.
Kiddie Fondue from Kenner (1975)
This 1975 dealer advertisement for Kiddie Fondue from Kenner! features kids having fondue fun.
