Old School Gamer Magazine
Old School Gamer Magazine recalls the joys and excitement of retro video games and celebrates the culture that blossomed in the early days of home gaming.
The Busy Bee Game from Marx (1952)
Released in the early 1950s by Marx, The Busy Bee Game draws inspiration from the now iconic Game of Cootie, which was produced by Schaper.
Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum – Fennimore, Wisconsin
Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum preserves the history of dolls and toys in permanent collections and featured exhibits at the seasonal museum.
Link Roundup: Atari VCS, Little Golden Books, LEGO Con, and more
After a successful Indiegogo campaign, the Atari VCS is set to hit retail shelves and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Collector Spotlight: Jenny Serfecz
Jenny Serfecz collects My Little Pony figures and accessories. Here, she shares the role her grandmother played in establishing her collection and how the “need it now” mindset can work against collectors.
Instant Fish from Wham-O (1962)
“Hurry today to get the most amazing fun ever offered.”
The original Scrabble television game show, hosted by Chuck Woolery, ran from July 1984 to March 1990.
LEGO Space Stars 1000-Piece Puzzle from Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books has unveiled a new LEGO puzzle for fans of the iconic LEGO Space theme.
Children are the most desirable opponents at Scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.
– Fran Lebowitz
Toys: 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads
Toys: 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads, a new book from German publisher, Taschen, offers a century-size snapshot of advertising in the toy industry.
Arcade Mania from Milton Bradley (1983)
Released in 1983 by Milton Bradley, Arcade Mania unites two popular forms of gameplay — board games and arcade games — into one fast-paced, colourful, and boisterous experience.
Two Bit Circus – Los Angeles, California
The Two Bit Circus micro-amusement park in downtown Los Angeles brings people together in a space designed for play and adventure.
Link Roundup: Garbage Pail Kids, Mr. Potato Head, Harry Potter, and more
A Garbage Pail Kids animated series is in development at HBO Max and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Ravensburger
The German company’s brand is based on the exceptional quality of its books, toys, and games.
Aurora Plastics Corporation
Most famous for their plastic model kits of classic Hollywood monsters, New York-based Aurora Plastics Corporation also produced a series of licensed models based on other characters from movies, television shows and comic books in the 1950s and ’60s.
48 Hot Wheels Storage Truck from Tidy Treasures
A new storage solution from Australia-based Tidy Treasures increases the odds that kids will tidy up after playing with their Hot Wheels.
Comic Art Live
Comic Art Live is the YouTube channel for the Comic Art Fans online collector galleries and marketplace.
Matchbox Traffic Game from the Fred Bronner Corporation (1968)
Released in 1968 from the Fred Bronner Corporation, the Matchbox Traffic Game challenged 2 to 4 players, ages 8 to 14, to a series of driving missions with points scored for each mile travelled. Lawfully racking up mileage is the goal.