Let it float. It’s National Bubble Week.
Plinko
Fans of The Price is Right’s Plinko game can create a home version with cardboard and a little tenacity.
Computer Perfection from Lakeside (1979)
Released in 1979 by Lakeside, Computer Perfection built on the success of the original Perfection by adapting its core concept to an electronic format.
Ge-Tars from Mattel (1950s)
Released in the early 1950s by Mattel, the Ge-Tar was a crank-operated toy guitar that combined a simple music-box mechanism with pretend musical play.
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.
David Sleasman, The Strong National Museum of Play
David Sleasman is the director of library and archives at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. In this edition of The Friday Five, David provides insight into how children’s literature shapes our understanding of childhood and culture, and explains its lasting influence on play, learning, and identity.
Schylling
Founded as a family-run operation rooted in mechanical and tactile play, Schylling built its business around classic toy forms and nostalgic design, developing and stewarding enduring playthings across generations.
Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse from LEGO
Following its unveiling last month at New York Toy Fair, LEGO is officially launching its first-ever Peanuts-themed building set.
Hasbro 1981 Toy Catalogue
Hasbro’s 1981 toy catalogue presented a wide-ranging assortment organized by play category and age group.
Created by Charles M. Schulz, the Peanuts daily comic strip premiered on October 2, 1950.
A cartoonist is someone who has to draw the same thing day after day without repeating himself."
— Charles Schulz
Red-Flag Phrases to Watch for in Vintage Toy & Game Listings
Not every listing tells the full story. Here are common red-flag phrases to watch for when buying vintage toys and games online.
Spirograph Art Cards
Rediscover Spirograph with this creative project. Turn geometric designs into greeting cards, bookmarks, envelopes, wall art, and more.
Tuff Stuff Shoppin’ Basket from Mattel (1972)
The Tuff Stuff Shoppin’ Basket was part of the company’s Preschool line and designed to support role-play centered on everyday shopping activities.
