In 1968, Mattel released Bath-House Brass, a set of toy musical instruments that allowed children to turn bath time into a melodic production.

Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — reveals some of his favourite children’s vinyl records that feature the voices of notable entertainers.

Illustrator, vinyl record collector, and Toy Tales contributor Brian Washington recently announced the formation of Washington Independent Records.

Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — examines the frightful elements found in children’s fairy tales.

Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — shares his favourite science fiction recordings.

Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — shares details of the Bugs Bunny records in his collection.

Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — explores the history and evolution of children’s record label, Peter Pan Records.

Advertised as the “world’s tallest playset” at over 5 feet tall, Earthquake Tower from Remco capitalized on the public’s fascination with disaster films in the 1970s.

From fantastical to frightful, Brian Washington offers his suggestions for vintage Halloween recordings to please the young and young at heart.

Brian Washington reflects on how his first day of kindergarten inspired a life-long love of children’s music.

In 1982, Vanity Fair released the WKRP in Cincinnati Disc Jockey Control Center, allowing fans of the T.V. sitcom to channel their inner Dr. Johnny Fever or Venus Flytrap and hone their DJ skills.

Advertised as a home entertainment center, the Show ‘N Tell was built to resemble a small television set and deftly combined a four-speed phonograph with an 11-inch monitor for slide film viewing.