Liddle Kiddles Talking Townhouse from Mattel (1968)
The Liddle Kiddles Talking Townhouse expanded the doll line’s play patterns by providing children with a portable setting for storytelling and everyday domestic play.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Bugs Bunny Adventure Game from Milton Bradley (1961)
Published by Milton Bradley in 1961, the Bugs Bunny Adventure Game was a sprint to Carrot Castle that combined a spin-and-move format with familiar Looney Tunes characters.
The Etch A Sketch Animator from Ohio Art (1986)
Released in 1986, Ohio Art’s Etch A Sketch Animator was an electronic version of the classic drawing toy that allowed children to create frame-by-frame animations.
Justin McArthur, Disney’s Haunted Mansion
Justin McArthur collects Haunted Mansion memorabilia. In this Collector Spotlight, he takes us inside a collection shaped by a lifelong love of the legendary Disney attraction.
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.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Boxed Set from Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz revisits the original Mirage Studios era with a new One:12 Collective Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles boxed set.
Magnavox Odyssey2 Catalogue (1980)
Magnavox’s 1980 catalogue for the Odyssey2 showcased the library of available arcade, sports, and educational game cartridges for the console.
Comic book artists and writers Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird published the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book in May 1984 under their Mirage Studios imprint.
I never hated or disliked the Turtles; they are the greatest gift I've ever known."
— Kevin Eastman
Vintage Game Demonstration: Gravi-Tease from Mag-Nif (1980)
Watch Dave from Lucky Penny Shop demonstrate Gravi-Tease water mazes from Mag-Nif.
Star Trek Shuttlepod
Create your own miniaturized version of the Star Trek shuttlepod with just 17 pieces of LEGO you may already have in your inventory.
Kaboomers Indoor/Outdoor Paddle Game from Ideal (1985)
The Kaboomers Indoor/Outdoor Paddle Game featured a set of inflatable paddles that included a pump in each handle.
