Razz-Ma-Tazz Player Piano from Hubley (1963)
The Razz-Ma-Tazz Player Piano was one of Hubley Manufacturing Company’s efforts in the 1960s to diversify into toys made of plastic.
CAMP – New York, New York
For the past three years, New York-based family experience company, Camp NYC Inc., has been rolling-out retail stores that provide experiential toy shopping and activities for families.
Link Roundup: Marx Toys, Cereal Box Records, Barbie Radio, and more
The Nacelle Co. has acquired the Marx Toys brand with plans to revamp and revitalize the company and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Doug Putman
Doug Putman is the new owner of the iconic Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us Canada brands. In this edition of The Friday Five, Putman discusses his personal vision for the stores and shares where he feels business schools fall short when cultivating entrepreneurs.
High Gear from Mattel (1963)
In 1963, Mattel released High Gear, the “mechanical maneuver game” with rules as complex as the game’s mechanics.
2001: A Space Odyssey ULTIMATES! Figures from Super7
Super7 has a new 2001: A Space Odyssey collection of figures that lets fans of the iconic Stanley Kubrick film proudly express their fondness for the film.
The Irwin Allen News Network
The Irwin Allen News Network website is devoted to the history of Irwin Allen, the producer and director known for his contributions to Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
Krazy Ikes from Whitman (1950s)
Krazy Ikes was a construction toy consisting of differently shaped and coloured pieces that could cleverly be connected in many ways.
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum – Sidmouth, England
The Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum blends vintage objects of play with contemporary playthings for a noteworthy collection of childhood delights.
Link Roundup: LEGO, Peanuts Holiday Special, Horror Movie Sneakers, and more
LEGO is launching a new digital citizenship program and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Collector Spotlight: William Hedges
William Hedges collects toys and memorabilia from the original Lost in Space television series. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, William explains what attracted him to the science fiction series as a child and how his collection of original series props led him to create models and dioramas based on the show.
The Real Ghostbusters Proton Pack and Ghost Popper Gun from Kenner Products (1986)
“Proton pack, ready!”
JIGGY Puzzles
Jiggy Puzzles provides jigsaw-ists with the ability to solve beautiful puzzles that are also designed to be displayed.
The Butler Brothers ‘Cyclone’ model pedal car sold for $4.50 in 1927.
I was very lucky growing up, and I got all my dad’s and aunts’ toys from the 1950s and 1960s and loved those old pedal cars.
– Jasmine Guinness
Where’s the Fun From? – How School Teacher Eleanor Abbott Invented Candy Land During a Pandemic
In this installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh discusses how school teacher Eleanor Abbott invented Candy Land, one of the world’s most popular games, during a pandemic that occurred more than 71 years ago.
The James Bond “007” Game from Milton Bradley (1965)
In 1965, Milton Bradley invited players to “enter the dangerous world of James Bond” with the release of the 007 game.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures – Tucson, Arizona
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures promotes the artistry and conserves the history of miniatures.