Beware the Spider from Ideal (1980)
Released in 1980, Ideal’s Beware the Spider is a test of nerves, skill, and possibly even arachnophobia.
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The Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots original names were Blue Bomber and Red Rocket.
Brio Smart Tech Engine Set with Action Tunnels
With their recently released Smart Tech Engine Set with Action Tunnels, BRIO has added a new high-tech wrinkle to an old classic.
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Deep meaning lies often in childish play.
Friedrich Schiller
Old Toy Soldier
Old Toy Soldier journal is a print publication for toy soldier collectors and hobbyists.
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Junior Chef See-It-Bake Oven from Argo Industries Corp. (1971)
In 1971, Argo Industries launched a line of Junior Chef “See-It” toys that included the See-It-Bake Oven.
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Daytona Arcade Museum – Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Arcade Museum is central Florida's largest collection of vintage video games open for public play.
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Toy Tales Weekly: ALF, Fantasy Island, Space-Age Hotels, and more
'80s alien ALF is returning to television and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
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The Friday Five: Mitchel Wu
Mitchel Wu has a passion for artistic expression and storytelling that's led him from a career at Disney to work as a professional toy photographer. Wu talks with Toy Tales about his path to a career in toy photography and shares his advice for budding toy photographers.
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Go-Go’s from Topper Toys (1967)
"A Go-Go's new. A Go-Go's fun. A Go-Go goes with everyone!"
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