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.
Old School Gamer Magazine recalls the joys and excitement of retro video games and celebrates the culture that blossomed in the early days of home gaming.
Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum preserves the history of dolls and toys in permanent collections and featured exhibits at the seasonal museum.
Jenny Serfecz collects My Little Pony figures and accessories. Here, she shares the role her grandmother played in establishing her collection and how the “need it now” mindset can work against collectors.
“Hurry today to get the most amazing fun ever offered.”
The original Scrabble television game show, hosted by Chuck Woolery, ran from July 1984 to March 1990.
Children are the most desirable opponents at Scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.
Released in 1983 by Milton Bradley, Arcade Mania unites two popular forms of gameplay — board games and arcade games — into one fast-paced, colourful, and boisterous experience.
The Two Bit Circus micro-amusement park in downtown Los Angeles brings people together in a space designed for play and adventure.
Comic Art Live is the YouTube channel for the Comic Art Fans online collector galleries and marketplace.
Soupie collects keshigomu, mono-coloured plastic figurines also known as keshi. Here, he details the role collecting has played in his life, and the importance of establishing a trusted network of fellow collectors.
“Kids, fly Remco’s Flying Fox jet prop airliner for the greatest thrill of your lifetime.”
Microsoft Flight Simulator (1982), Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1985), Starcraft (1998), and Animal Crossing (2001) are the 2021 inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
Video games are no substitute for real-world pleasures (marriage, the birth of a child, spiritual enlightenment, what have you), but they do provide a nice reprieve from real-world woes.
Mattel released the twelfth edition of its iconic Barbie DreamHouse and Barbie’s new abode includes modern updates.
Located in the Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia, Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad is Canada’s largest working display of Marklin-brand model trains.
Matt Nelson is the primary comic book grader at CGC Comics. In this edition of The Friday Five, Matt details the process comics undergo during grading and explains what people need to keep in mind when preserving their comics.
Sideshow Collectibles is the official YouTube channel of the California-based specialty manufacturer known for its licensed collectible figures, replicas, and fine art pieces depicting characters from pop culture franchises.