Science Kits from Remco (1962)
“The thinking boy’s toy.”
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The LEGO Group was named by The NDP Group as the global top toy manufacturer of the year for 2021.
One out of every five toys sold globally this year has been a collectible.
– Frédérique Tutt
The Game of Jaws from Ideal (1975)
Released in 1975 by Ideal, The Game of Jaws capitalized on the success of the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film that hit theatres on June 20 of that year.
Vintage Arcade Gal
The Vintage Aracde Gal YouTube channel documents the collection and restoration work of classic arcade game enthusiast, Cassandra.
Collector Spotlight: Paul Knapp
Paul Knapp collects G.I. Joe action figures. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, he explains why he thinks toys are a bad investment and reveals the 2 figures his collection won’t be complete without.
Den Gamle By – Aarhus, Denmark
Den Gamle By — The Old Town — is a living history museum located in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city.
The Friday Five: A.J. Jacobs
A.J. Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, NPR commentator, and TED speaker. In this edition of The Friday Five, A.J. talks about his latest book, The Puzzler, and reveals the characteristic he feels holds a secret to living a good life.
Stay Alive from Milton Bradley (1981)
“It’s quite deadly.”
I wonder how much it would take to buy a soap bubble if there were only one in the world.
– Mark Twain
Soap bubble solution was recognized by TIME as one of the 100 most influential toys to be created between 1923 and 2011.
Up Against Time! from Ideal (1977)
Released in 1977 by Ideal, the Up Against Time! game challenged players to stack a series of barrels before their efforts came to an unfortunate end.
Batman Unburied
Batman Unburied is an original audio serial drama featuring characters from the Batman universe.
Collector Spotlight: Marcus Jones
Marcus Jones collects Nickelodeon merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Marcus talks about owning an irreplaceable piece of the brand’s history and the value of connecting with other Nickelodeon fans through his popular YouTube channel, Comfort Cartoons.
Tobor from Schaper (1978)
Released in 1978, Schaper’s Tobor promised “imaginative science fiction fun!” in the form of a remote-controlled robot.
Office of Collecting and Design – Las Vegas, Nevada
Located in Las Vegas, the Office of Collecting and Design is a personal curation of curiosities by artist and filmmaker, Jessica Oreck.
The Friday Five: Mariah Hughes
Mariah Hughes is the marketing coordinator at the National Corvette Museum. In this edition of The Friday Five, she reveals details of the highly anticipated Hot Wheels: Race to Win exhibit and shares why she thinks society is obsessed with high-performance cars.
Dare Brothers Fly Glider from Mego (1975)
“Dare Brothers, imagine you’re one of them. Dare Brothers, fly in the sun with them.”