Beatrice Alexander: Creating an Industry
Beatrice Alexander elevated the craft of doll making in the United States and around the world. Crowned the “First Lady of Dolls” by FAO Schwarz, her dolls are highly valued by collectors and museums alike.
Profiles of Ingenuity
Gain a deeper understanding of the characters – real and fictional – responsible for so many fond childhood memories.
Rube Goldberg: Breaking Convention
This engineer and artist had a talent for breaking convention. His zany cartoons showcased elaborately engineered devices designed to perform simple tasks.
Clowns of Pop Culture
For centuries clowns have entertained and amused us while reaching into our deepest insecurities. As Halloween approaches, Toy Tales celebrates some of pop culture’s most recognizable clowns.
Worldwide Day of Play
Worldwide Day of Play is an annual event created by Nickelodeon to encourage people to turn off the television, step away from their connected devices, and get outside to play.
National Teddy Bear Day
In recognition of National Teddy Bear Day on September 9, we’re paying homage to four beloved bears that ignite curiosity, teach children valuable life-lessons, and provide comfort in times of insecurity.
Disney Parks
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced in July the creation of Star Wars-themed lands in their Anaheim, CA and Orlando, Florida parks. As leaders in the theme park industry, Disney sets the standard. Let’s take a look at past milestones of their historic parks in the USA.
Pop Culture Dads
In honour of Father’s Day 2017 on June 18, let’s reflect on how dads are portrayed in pop culture and how they keep pace with society.
International Tabletop Day
April 29 marks the 2017 edition of International Tabletop Day. In recognition of the day, let’s take a look back at some of the games that changed the way we think about the pastime and set the tone for modern-day play.
Curious George: 75 Years of Boundless Curiosity
As Curious George celebrates 75 years of mischievousness, let’s take a slightly cheeky look back at the seven “Original Adventures” written by creators Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey that made this little monkey a household name.
It’s Stan Lee Day!
October 28th is Stan Lee Day. To celebrate, here are 9 fast facts about Stan Lee, former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
Celebrating 90 Years of Winnie the Pooh
October 28th is Stan Lee Day. To celebrate, here are 9 fast facts about Stan Lee, former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
Sesame Street Turns 46!
Sesame Street turned 46 this week. Here are 9 fast facts brought to you by the number 46!
7 Things You Didn’t Know about Captain Kangaroo
Bob Keeshan, a.k.a. Captain Kangaroo, would have turned 88 this week. Here are 7 things you may not know about the television legend.