The first of Aurora’s 19-inch monster-themed kits came out in 1962 in partnership with Universal Studios and quickly became fan favourites.

Super7 readies its new Toho ULTIMATES! Godzilla and Biollante figures for launch in summer 2023.

“The video game that lets you help E.T. get home, just in time for Christmas.”

NECA releases new figures to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial blockbuster film.

Mattel released the Casper the Talking Ghost doll in 1961, a toy based on the Casper the Friendly Ghost character created in the 1930s.

From fantastical to frightful, Brian Washington offers his suggestions for vintage Halloween recordings to please the young and young at heart.

Danii Meger collects Scooby-Doo merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Danii talks about right and wrong in the world of collecting and the approach that turns “stuff” into a collection.

“Activate the Monsterizer!”

Mark B. Ledenbach is the author of Vintage Halloween Collectibles: An Identification and Price Guide. In this edition of The Friday Five, Mark shares early examples of Halloween collectibles and discloses the problem plaguing collectors.

Released in 1971 by Milton Bradley, The Funky Phantom Game invited players to explore a spooky home in an effort to release the Funky Phantom ghost from the grandfather clock.

Remco released Universal Monsters in 1980, a line of figures capitalizing on the popularity of the famed monsters of filmland.

Mini Disney The Haunted Mansion (40521) is the LEGO Group’s latest entry in their series of scaled-down Disney attractions.