Link Roundup: Super Nintendo World, Star Wars Knitting, David Bowie Monopoly, and more
Universal Studios Japan has shared details of the forthcoming Super Nintendo World amusement park and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Top 10 Toy Tales Articles of 2020
A year-end top 10 list of the most popular articles on Toy Tales based on readership statistics and engagement through various social media channels.
Miracle Klackers from Method Toys (1960s)
Enjoy this series of vintage commercials for the popular (and dangerous) Miracle Klackers toy.
Soviet cosmonaut Aleksandr A. Serebrov took his Game Boy to space on his TM-17 space mission 1993.
Video games foster the mindset that allows creativity to grow.
– Nolan Bushnell
Play-Doh Drill ‘N Fill and Crazy Cuts Playsets from Hasbro
To kick off 2021, Hasbro is rolling out modern updates to two classic Play-Doh Playsets: Doctor Drill ‘n Fill and Crazy Cuts Stylist (based on the classic Fuzzy Pumper).
Sofubiki: The Sofubi Wiki
Fans and collectors of soft vinyl toys (called Sofubi) have a new online resource: Sofubiki: The Sofubi Wiki.
Kandy Kitchen from Transogram (1966)
Tiny marshmallows and gum drops were the house specialty at Transogram’s Kandy Kitchen.
Discovery Children’s Museum – Las Vegas, Nevada
The Discovery Children’s Museum puts youth at the center of exploration and play through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning opportunities.
Link Roundup: Choose Your Own Adventure, Peanuts, Toys “R” Us, and more
You can now choose your own DC or Scooby-Doo adventure on Google Assistant and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Toy Tales!
May your holiday season be all wrapped up with cheer and filled with celebration for the new year.
Fisher Price – The more the merrier Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and the more toys the merrier according to this 1967 advertisement from Fisher-Price.
Astrocam Flying Model Starter Set from Estes Industries
Budding rocketeers have a new gateway to the world of model rocketry, the Astrocam Flying Model Rocket Starter Set from Estes Industries.
LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition
LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition traces the history and evolution of The LEGO Group’s popular line of plastic miniature figures.
Showboat from Remco (1962)
In 1962, Remco released Showboat, a replica river steamship and theater that included four pre-packaged plays with detailed set design.
Henager’s Memories and Nostalgia Museum – Buckskin, Indiana
Henager’s Memories and Nostalgia Museum is home to thousands of objects representing American and pop-culture history.
Link Roundup: Pez, The Empire Strikes Back, IKEA, and more
How PEZ evolved from an anti-smoking tool to a beloved collector’s item and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Collector Spotlight: Mark Bergin
Mark Bergin evolved from punk musician to toy collector then dealer of rare tin toy collectables. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Bergin explains how he became a trusted dealer and shares his tips for collecting.