Omnibot from TOMY (1986)
“In the not-too-distant future, they’ll be everywhere.”
Lack of patience is probably the most common reason for losing a game, or drawing games that should have been won.
– Bent Larsen
In 1988, Bent Larsen became the first chess grandmaster to be defeated by a computer in a tournament game.
Star Wars: The Deck Building Game from Fantasy Flight Games
In Star Wars: The Deck Building Game, the intergalactic war between the heroic Rebel Alliance and the evil Galactic Empire comes to life on your tabletop.
Familiar Places Holiday Inn Playset from Playskool (1974)
In 1974, Playskool released its Familiar Places Holiday Inn Playset, an activity toy that let children recreate the adventures of staying at a Holiday Inn.
Adventures in Collecting
The Adventures in Collecting podcast shares insights and conversations about toys and collectibles with ties to enduring franchises.
Link Roundup: Star Trek, Loki, Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, and more
Heathside is relaunching the Eaglemoss line of Hero Collector die-cast Star Trek ships and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Lowell Toy Mfg. Catalogue (1959)
In the 1950s and ‘60s, Lowell Toy Mfg. of Long Island City, New York was a prolific producer of board games.
Talking Telephones from Hasbro (1969)
In 1969, Hasbro updated its popular Talking Telephones line with new features, new TV shows, and new cartoon brands.
‘89 Batman Modular Utility Grapnel Set from Paragon FX Group
Paragon FX Group’s ‘89 Batman Modular Utility Grapnel Set is a full-size replica of the Dark Knight’s crime-fighting technology.
Full House from Parker Brothers (1979)
Released in 1979 by Parker Brothers, the Full House board game saw players take the role of innkeeper and advance the status of their property and guests to become the wealthiest hotelier in the game.
Tricky Peter Penguin from Remco (1969)
In the late 1960s, Remco released Tricky Peter Penguin, a sound-actuated toy for young children.
Vintage Toy Restoration – Masters of the Universe Grizzlor Figure
Watch Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel restore a vintage Masters of the Universe Grizzlor figure from Mattel.
Link Roundup: 2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists, Bedrock, Teletubbies, and more
The 2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists have been announced and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Benjamin Clark
Benjamin Clark is curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. In this edition of The Friday Five, Benjamin shares how Schulz’s early life laid the groundwork for his craft and observes how Schulz’s work influences contemporary cartooning.
Star Wars Large Size Action Figures from Kenner Products (1977)
“Up to 15 inches tall and ready for action.”
People shouldn’t be embarrassed just because they get caught acting a little silly.
– Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz illustrated, wrote, and lettered every one of the 17,897 Peanuts comic strips produced.