Toy Tales - A daily look back at the toys, games, and objects that captured our attention as children and continue to fascinate us today.

The distinctive smell of Crayola Crayons is derived in part from stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid procured from beef tallow.

YoYoNews

The YoYoNews website is a resource for yo-yo devotees to stay on top of news, events, and players within the yo-yo community.

Big Trak from Milton Bradley (1979)

Released in 1979 by Milton Bradley, Big Trak was a computerized, battery-operated, futuristic-looking tank.

Archie McPhee’s Rubber Chicken Museum – Seattle, Washington

Archie McPhee's Rubber Chicken Museum in Seattle's Wallingford neighbourhood lauds the comedy-prop staple through exhibits that offer a look at the history and cultural impact of the rubber chicken.

Toy Tales Weekly: the Sonic Frisbee, Crayola, Paddington Bear, and more

Wham-O has reinvented the frisbee and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.

Charles S. Raizen: Patterning Playtime

Charles S. Raizen invented a new way to transfer patterns through friction, creating a new niche and earning his place in toy-industry history.

Slip ‘n Splash from Wham-O (1980s)

"Lookin' cool, feelin' hot. Wish you had a pool but it's a long shot."

KAWS x ‘Sesame Street’ UT Graphic Tees Collection from Uniqlo

Clothing apparel company Uniqlo has teamed up with New York-based artist Kaws to produce the Kaws x Sesame Street t-shirt collection.

Chess Daily News

Chess enthusiasts of all abilities can get their fix of chess news, strategy, player profiles, and event information at The Chess Daily News website.

Tic-Toy Clock from Hubley (1959)

Released in 1959 by Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Hubley the Tic-Toy Clock was lauded by Science & Mechanics magazine with a Merit Award as one of the best toys of 1959.