Silly Putty
A vintage comic book ad for Silly Putty – “The Wonder Toy of the Twentieth Century.”
Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus #70716 from Playmobil
Playmobil pays homage to one of the original road-trip icons with the Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus (#70716).
Toy Wizards
The Toy Wizards YouTube channel shares toy news and product reviews along with commentary about toy collecting.
Movieland Drive-In Theater from Remco (1959)
Remco’s Movieland Drive-In Theater playset replicates a realistic drive-in movie experience from the late 1950s.
Brighton Toy and Model Museum – Brighton, England
Located an hour outside of London, UK, Brighton Toy and Model Museum highlights objects of play from European-based toymakers.
Link Roundup: Radio Flyer, Playmobil, Video Game History Foundation, and more
Radio Flyer, creator of the iconic Little Red Wagon, has rolled into the e-bike market and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Matt Proulx
Matt Proulx is the vice president of location-based entertainment at Hasbro. In this edition of The Friday Five, Matt shares details of the recently announced MONOPOLY LIFESIZED 4D experience opening in London, England in August 2021.
Talking Garfield from Mattel (1983)
“Face it, you’re a wimp.”
Cozy Coupe was an opportunity for little ones to experience what adults do. Kids love to mimic mom and dad. It was perfect for toddlers.
– Michelle Parnett-Dwyer
Jenga: Scooby Doo Edition from The OP Games
Jenga: Scooby-Doo Edition is inspired by the iconic Hanna-Barbera character and puts a delicious twist on the nerve-wracking party game.
The New York Times in 1998 declared the Cozy Coupe to be the “world’s best-selling car for much of this decade”.
Critical Role
Since 2015, Critical Role has entertained both novice and experienced fans of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.
Barrel of Monkeys from Lakeside Toys (1965)
Released in 1965 by Lakeside Toys, Barrel of Monkeys is a dexterity game for children ages three and up.
Clue Live! – A Walking Experience – Various Locations
Amateur gumshoes can crime solve while getting a cardio workout in CLUE Live! – An Outdoor Walking Experience.
Link Roundup: Game Show History, Cleaning LEGO, Mattel Adventure Park, and more
Game Show history will be preserved thanks to a new national archives at the Strong National Museum of Play and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Alison Bailey
Alison Bailey is lead curator for the upcoming exhibit, Paddington: The Story of a Bear at the British Library in London. In this edition of The Friday Five, Alison reflects on Paddington’s enduring appeal and describes what awaits visitors to the exhibit.
Hot Wheels Grand Prix from Mattel (1969)
“Set up your Hot Wheels Grand Prix today. Then throw out the challenge. See if Dad can stand the pace.”
Astro Boy Mini-Series Collection Set from ToyQube
The child android with superpowers is featured in a new mini-series collection from New York City-based ToyQube.