Brian Volk-Weiss, creator of the Netflix docuseries The Toys That Made Us, talks about his new series, A Toy Store Near You, and reflects on some of his favourite vintage toys.

The Force is festive with Hallmark’s 2020 Star Wars collection, which includes the first ornaments from the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian and new offerings from A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and The Force Awakens.

LEGO Star Wars magazine is a monthly publication for children between the ages of 6 to 11, from Immediate Media in the UK.

Quicksand pits would-be adventurers against each other in an effort to be the first player to successfully navigate a jungle and return to camp.

Although temporarily closed due to COVID-19, Diefenbunker, a museum dedicated to preserving Canada’s Cold War history, offers a “museum at home” experience for people of all ages.

A look at the colourful history of Troll dolls and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.

At its peak, Reliable Toys was one of the largest toy makers in Canada.

“Olympic-size skittle bowl, it’s like having a bowling alley in your backyard or playroom.”

Hasbro’s Neon Pop version of Battleship, the classic game of naval combat, features a vibrant yet classic colour palette.

The Model Car Hall of Fame website is a meeting place for scale vehicle enthusiasts to recognize achievements in model car production, collecting, and promotion.

Collectors Weekly, an online resource for collectors of vintage treasures, writes about one couple’s incredible Johnson Smith collection. Toy Tales editor-in-chief Todd Coopee contributes his thoughts on the challenges of selling large personal collections.

It’s pinball-inspired target practice with The Junk Yard Game from Ideal.

The Science History Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania documents the growth of chemistry sets in an online exhibition called Science at Play: A History of Chemistry Sets.

Experience some instant nostalgia with this massive collection of Easter eggs from the 1970s/80s and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.

Spin Master recently announced their Meccano Co-Lab STEM programme for schools in the United Kingdom. they talked to Toy Tales about the programme and how Meccano serves as a conduit for both learning and fun.