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Jarrod Roll, The Nostalgia Awakens

Jarrod Roll, The Nostalgia Awakens

Jarrod Roll collects vintage Star Wars action figures. In this edition of The Friday Five, he shares how his collection became the foundation for The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys, a travelling exhibition now showing at The National Museum of Toys/Miniatures.

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Fascination Pool from Remco (1963)

In Fascination Pool, Remco mashed-up a traditional maze and a miniature pool table into a dexterity game for one or more players.

Barbie Country Camper, Mattel

Barbie Country Camper from Mattel (1970)

Released in 1970 by Mattel, the Barbie Country Camper playset took Barbie and friends from the playroom to the imagined wilderness without sacrificing style or comfort.

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Jonathan Sternfeld, Harvey Comics

Jonathan Sternfeld collects Harvey Comics merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, he shares how a childhood fondness for Richie Rich comics sparked a preservationist approach to collecting—and reveals the Holy Grail item that once risked attracting the attention of law enforcement.

Brian Shea, Game Informer

Brian Shea, Game Informer

Brian Shea is executive editor at Game Informer. In this edition of The Friday Five, Brian talks about the relaunch of the long-running print magazine and the role the publication plays in the games media industry.

World Video Game Hall of Fame 2025, Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake, Tamagotchi

The Strong Announces 2025 World Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees

The Strong National Museum of Play announced the 2025 inductees to its World Video Game Hall of Fame on May 8: Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake, and Tamagotchi.

DC Showcase: The Official Coloring Book, Insight Editions

DC Showcase: The Official Coloring Book from Insight Editions

Bring your creativity to life and step into the rousing world of superheroes with DC Showcase: The Official Coloring Book — an exciting celebration of DC’s legacy from Insight Editions.

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As reported by Data Horizon Research, the global adult colouring book market was valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion in 2024, with projections reaching USD 1.8 billion by 2033.

The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection

Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.

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Garton Toy Company (1963)

Over nearly a century, the Garton Toy Company manufactured a wide variety of ride-on toys in wood, metal, or a combination of both materials.

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Artists are just children who refuse to put down their crayons."
— Al Hirschfeld