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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 is a monthly print magazine published by the United States Chess Federation to promote the game of chess.
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.
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 – 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.
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 traces the history and evolution of The LEGO Group’s popular line of plastic miniature figures.
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 is an online resource that makes it easier to find neighbourhood toy stores everywhere.
The Pop Collectors Alliance podcast explores the world of Funko Pop! figures and the people who collect them.
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 podcast features long-form conversations with insiders from the golden age of the coin-operated video game industry.
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.
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.
In the latest installment from his YouTube series Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the story of a fateful trip to a grocery store in Taiwan, led to the creation of a silly game of super-sized smiles, MEGA MOUTH!
The Elevate My Chess website is a virtual gathering place for chess players of all ages and experience levels.
Geek culture unites under ComicBook Nation, the official podcast of ComicBook.com. Tune in for timely news along with light and humorous commentary and reviews.
In the latest installment from his YouTube series Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the story of the designers behind one of the most popular games in the world, Uno!