The History and Evolution of Peter Pan Records
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — explores the history and evolution of children’s record label, Peter Pan Records.
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Vintage Toy Restoration – Action Man Searchlight
Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel brings new life to a broken searchlight toy from the Action Man line.
A World Without Reality: Inside Marvin Glass’s Toy Vault
A World Without Reality: Inside Marvin Glass’s Toy Vault by Bill Paxton takes readers on a journey through the life of Marvin Glass and his legendary toy design company, Marvin Glass and Associates.
Vintage Toy Restoration – Raiders of the Lost Ark Figure
Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel rebuilds a Belloq figure from Kenner Products’ Raiders of the Lost Ark collection.
A Century of American Toys & Games: The Story of Pressman Toy
A Century of American Toys & Games: The Story of Pressman Toy by Jim Pressman and Donna Pressman along with Alan Axelrod is a brilliant celebration of a toy company that has not only brought joy to children all over the world but has also made history in several ways.
Where’s the Fun From? – Teddy Bear
In this installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh discusses how Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt inspired the creation of everyone’s favorite stuffed animal and how it took a talented cartoonist, an entrepreneur, and his wife to make the “Teddy’s Bear” real.
Vintage Toy Restoration – M.A.S.K. Thunderhawk
Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel repairs a vintage M.A.S.K. Thunderhawk vehicle from Kenner.
Kid Number One: Alan Hassenfeld and Hasbro
In Kid Number One, author G. Wayne Miller provides an in-depth look into all things Hasbro: its founding, triumphs, challenges, competitors, products, and most extensively, the Hassenfelds.
From Fantastical to Frightful: Halloween Recordings for Everyone
From fantastical to frightful, Brian Washington offers his suggestions for vintage Halloween recordings to please the young and young at heart.
Where’s the Fun From? – Matchbox Coronation Coach
In this installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh discusses how, in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Coach helped launch one of the moved beloved tiny toys of all time.
Vintage Toy Restoration – R2-D2
Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel repairs the clicker found inside the vintage Kenner R2-D2 and R5-D4 toys.
Brick by Brick
Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry gives an in-depth look into the world of LEGO.
Vintage Toy Restoration – Astro Smurf
Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel demonstrates his process for creating a replacement space helmet for a vintage Schleich Astro Smurf.
Boylei Hobby Time
The Boylei Hobby Time YouTube channel demonstrates innovative techniques for creating dioramas that elevate the model-building hobby.
Mattel: 70 Years of Innovation and Play
Mattel: 70 Years of Innovation and Play chronicles the games and toys produced by Mattel throughout the toy company’s history.
Completely Unnecessary Podcast
The Completely Unnecessary Podcast captures conversations about retro gaming, movies, and current events in the world of popular culture.
An Early Influence: Children’s Music and Entertainment
Brian Washington reflects on how his first day of kindergarten inspired a life-long love of children’s music.
Where’s the Fun From? – Slinky Edition
In this installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh discusses the husband and wife team of Richard and Betty James and the accidental invention of the Slinky.