Singer Sewing Machines from Gilbert Toys (1963)
A dealer advertisement from 1963 for the “Sewhandy” Singer Sewing Machines toy line from The A. C. Gilbert Company.
Star Wars Essential Legends Collection from Del Ray
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm, Random House imprint Del Ray is re-releasing four additional titles from the Star Wars Expanded Universe collection.
Hasbro Pulse
The Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel is an online destination for fans to learn more about the iconic toy brand’s premium action figures, collectibles, and special events.
Mad Marbles from Lakeside (1970)
Released in 1970 by Lakeside, Mad Marbles is an action game that requires “fast reflexes, good judgment, and a keen sense of humor.”
Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico – Mexico City, Mexico
The Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico (MUJAM) in the Doctores neighbourhood of Mexico City preserves the history of Mexican objects of play and popular culture.
Link Roundup: UNO Championship Series, Nintendo Ask the Developer, FunKon 2021, and more
Mattel has launched the inaugural UNO Championship series and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Chris Bensch
Chris Bensch is the vice-president for collections at The Strong in Rochester, New York. In this edition of The Friday Five (where we sneak in a sixth question), Bensch shares details of the recently announced National Archives of Game Show History and explains why it is a natural fit for The Strong’s mandate.
The Game of Life from Milton Bradley (1985)
“I inherited a skunk farm!”
Disney Classic Donald Duck from Beast Kingdom
Beast Kingdom, manufacturer of high-end licenced collectibles and apparel, adds the Disney Classic Donald Duck action figure to its Dynamic Action Heroes line of posable figures.
There’s an emotional benefit to completing a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. You did something concrete and that rewards your brain.
– Christopher Byrne
Established in 2019, the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship is an annual competition organized by the World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation.
A Toy Store Near You: Season 3
Just in time for Summer, the Nacelle Company has released season 3 of A Toy Store Near You on Amazon Prime Video.
Feeley Meeley from Milton Bradley (1967)
The Feeley Meeley party game was published in 1967 by Milton Bradley and claimed to be “the game that gives you a FUNNY FEELING!”
National Videogame Museum – Frisco, Texas
The National Videogame Museum preserves the history of the video game industry through a collection of artifacts and stories relating to the evolution of home and arcade video games.
Link Roundup: Polly Pocket, Power Rangers, Star Wars, and more
Mattel and MGM Studios are developing a live-action Polly Pocket movie and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
James R. Becker
James R. Becker was a pioneer in the global toy and game licensing industry with objects of play that resonated with children and adults around the world.
Silly Putty
A vintage comic book ad for Silly Putty – “The Wonder Toy of the Twentieth Century.”
Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus #70716 from Playmobil
Playmobil pays homage to one of the original road-trip icons with the Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus (#70716).