Link Roundup: Shadow Puppetry, Polly Pockets, LEGO House, and more
In Malaysia, Darth Vader Is leading a shadow puppetry revival and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Collector Spotlight: Clark Risley
Clark Risley has amassed an impressive collection of Mr. Potato Head objects since he began collecting twelve years ago. Here, he explains how he got his start with the toy spud and shares a resource that no one else has mentioned in all our years of talking with collectors.
Batmobile From Corgi Toys (1966)
Released in 1966, the Corgi 267 Batmobile was a 1:43 scale diecast model car introduced in concert with the 1966 Batman TV series starring Adam West.
Advent Calendars from Playmobil
A new line of advent calendars from Playmobil lets kids count down to the holidays no matter how they celebrate – whether it’s Christmas or otherwise.
Rescue & Restore
Aimed at adult antique collectors and vintage enthusiasts, the Rescue & Restore YouTube channel showcases the process of restoring classic and antique toys to their former rust-free glory.
WKRP in Cincinnati Disk Jockey Control Center from Vanity Fair (1982)
In 1982, Vanity Fair released the WKRP in Cincinnati Disc Jockey Control Center, allowing fans of the T.V. sitcom to channel their inner Dr. Johnny Fever or Venus Flytrap and hone their DJ skills.
World Chess Hall of Fame – Saint Louis, Missouri
Located in the heart of Saint Louis, Missouri, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) “celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games” through a combination of rotating exhibitions, special projects, and public programming.
Link Roundup: National Toy Hall of Fame, David Bowie Monopoly, Doctor Who’s Daleks, and more
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced their 2020 finalists and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Mary Couzin
Toy Tales talks with Mary Couzin about the recent rebranding of her organization, ChiTAG, to People of Play and what sets today’s young inventors apart from their predecessors.
Super Jock from Schaper Toys (1978)
“…’cause winning can be lots of fun and you can pretend to be a star.”
A teddy bear is your childhood wrapped up in faded yellow fur, and as such, he commands affection long after he is outgrown.
– Pam Brown
Micro Scalextric James Bond No Time to Die Race Set from Scalextric
Scalextric offers a chance to bring the adventure of James Bond home with the release of its new Micro Scalextric James Bond No Time to Die Race Set.
Ideal Novelty and Toy Company was the first maker of teddy bears in the United States.
Transformers: A Visual History
The ancient conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is front-and-center in Transformers: A Visual History, from author and archivist Jim Sorensen.
Planet of the Apes from Milton Bradley (1974)
The Planet of the Apes movie gave the public more than just cinematic adventure, it also spawned the Planet of the Apes board game published by Milton Bradley in 1974.
American Treasure Tour Museum – Oaks, Pennsylvania
The American Treasure Tour Museum houses the fruits of one anonymous collector’s sixty-plus-year treasure hunting obsession.
Link Roundup: Hasbro PulseCon, Day of the Dead Barbie, Walmart Wonder Lab and more
Hasbro has announced a new two-day virtual convention – PulseCon and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Mego Corporation
From dime-store toys to action figures and playsets, Mego Corporation led the industry in manufacturing efficiencies and display packaging innovations.