Shrieks and Creaks from Golden (1988)
“You’ll get a real scream out of what you’ll find in the dungeon.”
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The first model railway was created in 1859 for the young son of Emperor Napoleon III in Paris.
I’m proud to be a railway modeler.
– Rod Stewart
Odd Pod
The Odd Pod YouTube channel features the toys, games, comics, cartoons, and fads that made the 1980s and ’90s so much fun.
Scott Family Amazeum – Bentonville, Arkansas
The Scott Family Amazeum encourages families to learn, explore, and play together with thoughtfully designed STEAM activities for all ages.
Collector Spotlight: Kerchie
Kerchie collects vintage Polly Pocket compacts from the 1990s. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, she explains how growing up in the Philippines shaped her interest in Polly Pocket and why she’s unafraid to repaint and restore items in her collection.
Suomenlinna Toy Museum – Helsinki, Finland
Suomenlinna Toy Museum retains the culture and history of Finland through the preservation of the region’s objects of play.
The Friday Five: Adam Borton
Adam Borton uses his experience in the toy and game industry to teach other designers how to hone their craft through his Toy and Game School program. In this edition of The Friday Five, Borton explains how he got his start in the industry and shares some common misconceptions about the business.
Space:1999 Eagle 1 Spaceship from Mattel (1976)
Enjoy this classic commercial for the Eagle 1 Spaceship, a licensed toy from the science fiction television series, Space:1999.
The best toys are 90 per cent kid, 10 per cent toy, with play fueled largely by the child’s imagination.
– Josh Golin
The Toy Industry Hall of Fame was established in 1984 to recognize the individuals and businesses that have made a significant contribution to the toy industry.
Beatles Freight Wagons from Hornby
Model train enthusiasts can add to their collection with the release of four new Beatles-licensed freight wagons from Hornby.
Bits N’ Bricks
The Bits N’ Bricks podcast is a LEGO Group production sharing the history of and stories behind LEGO Games.
World Kite Museum – Long Beach, Washington
The World Kite Museum encourages interest in kite craft, flying, and preservation through exhibits, special events, and educational programming.
Collector Spotlight: Mary Wernke
Mary Wernke collects dolls from Mattel’s Barbie brand, including Barbie’s long line of family and friends. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Wernke shares her early start as a collector and why she focuses on Skipper, Barbie’s younger sister.
Slip ‘N Slide and Water Wiggle from Wham-O (1962)
“A laugh a minute.”
British television personality James May built a full-size house made of LEGO in 2009.
LEGO has essentially taken the concrete block, the building block of the world, and made it into the building block of our imagination.
– Ayah Bdeir