Blake Changnon, president, CEO, and founder of The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles, reflects on 40 years of American Girl dolls and the stories, characters, and history behind their enduring appeal.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Released in 1974 by Parker Brothers, Trespass was a two-player strategy game that combined hidden objectives with grid-based positional movement.
The Sound-A-Round Talking Puzzle combined puzzle building and story telling for kids ages 3 to 7.
Cameron Smith-Rodewald collects PEZ. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Cameron shares how a childhood curiosity became a 3,700-piece collection and lifelong passion.
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 built a lasting legacy in the toy industry through its innovative use of recovered electrical parts, television advertising, and established pop-culture properties.
Build, experiment, and discover with the 70-piece Marble Run Set from Thames & Kosmos.
Hasbro’s 1981 toy catalogue presented a wide-ranging assortment organized by play category and age group.
According to Global Market Insights, the STEM toy industry is expected to hit USD 13 billion in revenue in 2032.
Not every listing tells the full story. Here are common red-flag phrases to watch for when buying vintage toys and games online.
Fans of The Price is Right’s Plinko game can create a home version with cardboard and a little tenacity.
The Tuff Stuff Shoppin’ Basket was part of the company’s Preschool line and designed to support role-play centered on everyday shopping activities.
