Articles Written By: Joanna Hauser

Mattel released The Sunshine Family line of posable dolls in 1974. The line centred around a wholesome family of three living life in the country.

The Museum of Science and Industry in the Hyde Park neighbourhood of Chicago invites visitors to discover the many ways in which curiosity and play propel innovation.

Anderson Entertainment publishes a card game based on the 1960s British television series, Thunderbirds, created by Gerry Anderson.

Released in 1974 by Milton Bradley, the King Oil board game challenged players to acquire land, drill for oil, and financially decimate opponents. 

The National Transport & Toy Museum in New Zealand combines a museum, vehicle collection, and aviation exhibit into one monumental spectacle.

David L. Craddock is writer and publisher of Long Live Mortal Kombat, a book dedicated to the history of the iconic video game. In this edition of The Friday Five, David discusses the impact of Mortal Kombat on the video game industry and shares what it takes to run a successful crowdfunding campaign in an era of endless content.

The Boylei Hobby Time YouTube channel demonstrates innovative techniques for creating dioramas that elevate the model-building hobby.

A famished frog demanded feeding in Milton Bradley’s now-classic Mr. Mouth game from 1987.

Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. is the destination for would-be superheroes to stock-up on antimatter, chutzpah, immortality, and other practical necessities.

The tonies brand features three classic stories by Roald Dahl in a new line of Tonies musical storytelling devices.

Kay Savetz is an Atari historian. In this edition of The Friday Five, Kay discloses why documenting Atari history is a race against time and shares an opinion about what gives the brand its staying power.