Surprise inside. Cracker Jack added its first prize today in 1912.
AFX Monte Carlo from Aurora (1973)
“…and this is the excitement of Monte Carlo in miniature.”
Numbers Up from Milton Bradley (1982)
Numbers Up was a fast-paced memory and dexterity game that challenged players to think quickly, remember patterns, and work under pressure.
Sketch-o-Matic from Kohner (1962)
Released in 1962, Sketch-o-Matic was a drawing toy produced by Kohner and marketed as an “amazing remote control toy with magic eraser.”
Cameron Smith-Rodewald, PEZ
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, The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles
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.
Back on the Shelf: Game Informer Expands Its Print Presence
Game Informer returns to newsstands, marking a major moment for print in games media.
5 Points Powerpuff Girls Set from Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz brings four characters from The Powerpuff Girls into the world of collectible action figures with the new 5 Points Powerpuff Girls Set.
The Powerpuff Girls was originally created by Craig McCracken in 1992 as a student short film called Whoopass Stew! while he was in animation school.
The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection
Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.
Tonka Dioramas (1974)
Introduced in 1974, Tonka Dioramas were a line of hobbycraft kits that presented historical American scenes as self-contained display models rather than standalone vehicles.
Even though the Powerpuff Girls weren’t underdogs per se, the idea that they were three little girls is, people would underestimate them. They wouldn’t expect them to be heroes."
— Craig McCracken
