Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Released in 1969 by Ideal, Grand Slam was a large-format action game built around striking plastic discs across an elevated play surface.
Released in 1975 by Child Guidance, the Kentucky Fried Chicken playset brought the fast-food chain into children’s playrooms, allowing them to recreate familiar dining experiences through imaginative play.
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.
Blake Changnon is the president, CEO, and founder of The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles. In this edition of The Friday Five, Blake shares insights into the power of play, nostalgia, and the importance of preserving children’s cultural history.
Game Informer returns to newsstands, marking a major moment for print in games media.
Celebrate the start of a new social season with the Polly Pocket Bridgerton Compact from Mattel.
Polly Pocket was first launched in 1989 by Bluebird Toys.
Buying or selling vintage toys and games on auction sites often means navigating a shorthand language collectors have been using for decades. While acronyms can save space in listings, they can also cause confusion, especially for newer collectors.
Introduced in 1990, the Toddler Kitchen was part of Fisher-Price’s line of early childhood activity toys.
