Toys That Time Forgot Volume 3
Author and toy enthusiast, Blake Wright, is back with Volume 3 of his popular book series, Toys That Time Forgot, which documents toys that were never released to the public.
Read, Watch, Listen
Discover books, magazines, podcasts, and blogs that celebrate toy history, pop culture, and collecting.
Odd Pod
The Odd Pod YouTube channel features the toys, games, comics, cartoons, and fads that made the 1980s and ’90s so much fun.
LEGO’s Comeback: From Nearly Bankrupt To $6 Billion
CNBC’s Make It has released an 11+ minute video retrospective that chronicles LEGO’s bumpy road to become one of the most beloved and successful toy companies in the world.
Bits N’ Bricks
The Bits N’ Bricks podcast is a LEGO Group production sharing the history of and stories behind LEGO Games.
Where’s the Fun From? – Who Invented Play-Doh?
In this installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the origin story of one of the most beloved toy products ever created, Play-Doh, which was first manufactured as wallpaper cleaner.
Chess Life
Chess Life is a monthly print magazine published by the United States Chess Federation to promote the game of chess.
Game Boy: The Box Art Edition
In tribute to the 8-bit game console that ushered in a new era of handheld gaming, Bitmap Books has released Game Boy: The Box Art Collection.
Where’s the Fun From? – Who Invented Slip ‘N’ Slide?
In the latest installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the story of a father who changed summers forever with the invention of a wet, yellow landing strip for airborne children, the Slip ’N’ Slide.
Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions – the largest collectibles auction house in the world – offers curiosity seekers an insider view of the auction house and the objects that come into its possession.
Sofubiki: The Sofubi Wiki
Fans and collectors of soft vinyl toys (called Sofubi) have a new online resource: Sofubiki: The Sofubi Wiki.
LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition
LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition traces the history and evolution of The LEGO Group’s popular line of plastic miniature figures.
Where’s the Fun From? – Who Invented Jenga?
In the latest installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the story of the most fun you can have with 54 blocks of wood, thanks to the inventor of Jenga, Leslie Scott.
Being Toyetic – Supporting Independent Toy Stores Everywhere
Being Toyetic is an online resource that makes it easier to find neighbourhood toy stores everywhere.
Pop Collectors Alliance
The Pop Collectors Alliance podcast explores the world of Funko Pop! figures and the people who collect them.
Where’s the Fun From? – Who Invented Silly Putty?
In the latest installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the story of the moment when Silicone Oil and Boric Acid met in 1943, spawning a bouncing baby ball that became Silly Putty and changed the toy world forever.
The Ted Dabney Experience
The Ted Dabney Experience podcast features long-form conversations with insiders from the golden age of the coin-operated video game industry.
Kenner Star Wars Collectors’ Handbook
Collecting vintage Kenner Star Wars action figures is a complex undertaking. Kenner Star Wars Collectors’ Handbook is a new book from a trio of authors that provides essential information for collectors looking to expand their collections.
The Orange Years
As the documentary film The Orange Years readies for release on November 17, Toy Tales reconnects with producer, director, and writer Scott Barber about the making of this homage to the Nickelodeon network.