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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Paddle Pool from Milton Bradley (1970)
Released by Milton Bradley in 1970, Paddle Pool was a dexterity game that challenged players to defend their own pockets while directing a ball toward their opponents.
Incredible Super Stamper from Hasbro (1976)
Hasbro’s Incredible Super Stamper allowed children to create colourful geometric patterns using interchangeable stamps, rotating paper, and adjustable settings.
Ryan Cobham, Kenner Super Powers
Ryan Cobham collects Kenner Super Powers figures. In this Collector Spotlight, he explains the vital role of research and knowledge in collecting and why nostalgia continues to fuel his passion for the iconic line.
James Fishburne, Forest Lawn Museum
James Fishburne is Director at Forest Lawn Museum. In this edition of The Friday Five, James discusses the personal and creative relationship between Walt Disney and Forest Lawn founder Hubert Eaton, and the California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton exhibit it inspired.
Cadaco
Explore the 75-year history of Cadaco, the American game company behind Tripoley, All-Star Baseball, and generations of inventive tabletop play.
Fallout: The Official Bookend Set from Insight Editions
Insight Editions unveils officially licensed Fallout Vault Boy bookends featuring premium craftsmanship and the game’s signature post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
Motorized Home Workshop from Kenner (1962)
A 1962 brochure from Kenner for the Motorized Home Workshop, a battery-powered woodworking set featuring seven miniature power tools.
Auction Resources for Vintage Toys, Games, and Collectibles
A curated selection of known and reputable auction houses specializing in vintage toys, games, movie props, and memorabilia.
Developed by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky and published by Interplay Entertainment, the Fallout video game was released on October 10, 1997.
Leonard's dark and I'm silly, so we made Fallout dark and silly, which was a very interesting tone. It made Fallout feel unique among other RPGs that Interplay was making."
— Tim Cain
Hoppity Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from SUN (1970s)
“Fast or slow; you can give it all you’ve got.”
Cardboard Box Dollhouse
Gather a few simple supplies–no power tools required–to build this charming cardboard box dollhouse.
