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SSP Tournament of Thrills Set from Kenner (1975)

Kenner’s SSP Tournament of Thrills Set recreated the excitement of professional stunt driving with Daredevil Dan and a gyro-powered Mustang II.

Vintage Toys & Games

Unboxed Origins: From Find-A-Word to Boggle

Before it was Boggle, Allan Turoff’s word-finding game had a much more straightforward name: Find-A-Word.

American Girl, Blake Changnon

Vintage Toys & Games

Beyond the Books and Dolls: How American Girl Expanded

Blake Changnon, president, CEO, and founder of The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles, explores the creative products that expanded the American Girl brand beyond the dolls.

Ryan Cobham, Kenner Super Powers Collector

Collector Spotlight

Ryan Cobham, Kenner Super Powers

Ryan Cobham collects Kenner Super Powers figures. In this Collector Spotlight, he explains the vital role of research and knowledge in collecting and why nostalgia continues to fuel his passion for the iconic line.

Michael D. Roberto, Hess Toy Truck Historian

The Friday Five

Michael D. Roberto, Hess Toy Truck Historian

Michael D. Roberto is a Hess Toy Truck historian. In this edition of The Friday Five, Michael shares the personal story behind his lifelong connection to the toy trucks and explains how his passion project became a vital resource for collectors, helping document and preserve community knowledge.

Profiles of Ingenuity

Disney Parks

For more than seven decades, Disney has redefined the theme park experience through immersive storytelling, technological innovation, and unforgettable attractions. Explore some of the milestones that helped establish Disney’s parks as leaders in themed entertainment.

LEGO PlayStation

Pop Culture Nod of the Week

PlayStation Building Set from LEGO

LEGO prepares to bring Sony’s celebrated gaming system into the world of brick with its all-new PlayStation building set.

Vintage Toy Catalogues

Motorized Home Workshop from Kenner (1962)

A 1962 brochure from Kenner for the Motorized Home Workshop, a battery-powered woodworking set featuring seven miniature power tools.

Collecting

Auction Resources for Vintage Toys, Games, and Collectibles

A curated selection of known and reputable auction houses specializing in vintage toys, games, movie props, and memorabilia.

FacTOYd

Ken Kutaragi, former Sony executive, is considered “The Father of the PlayStation” for his role in developing the video game console.

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Microsoft shoots for the moon. Sony shoots for the sun."
— Ken Kutaragi
Cardboard Dollhouse, Crafts by Courtney

Material Practice

Cardboard Box Dollhouse

Gather a few simple supplies–no power tools required–to build this charming cardboard box dollhouse. 

Vintage Advertising

Dollhouse from Playskool (1991)

“It’s my beautiful Playskool Dollhouse, and I love everything I see.”