Tom Thumb Cash Register from Western Stamping Co. (1950s)

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel provides a hands-on demonstration of the Tom Thumb Cash Register from Western Stamping Co.

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.

Talking Silly Sentence Maker from Fisher-Price (1995)

Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel provides a hands-on demonstration of the Talking Silly Sentence Maker from Fisher-Price.

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.