The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Card Game from Milton Bradley (1965)
At the peak of the spy-fiction television series’ popularity in 1965, Milton Bradley released The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Card Game.
Who North America – Camby, Indiana
Who North America in Camby, Indiana offers U.S.-based Dr. Who fans a haven to geek-out on the world’s longest-running science fiction television series.
Toy Tales Weekly: Funko App, Thomas & Friends, Club Disney, and more
You can now track your Funko collectibles with their relaunched mobile app and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Collector Spotlight: Walter Krueger
Walter Krueger owns what could be the largest private Wizard of Oz collection in the world. Walter talks about his lifelong admiration of the classic tale and his plans for sharing his collection with other enthusiasts.
Total Control Racing (TCR) from Ideal Toy Company (1978)
A vintage commercial for the Total Control Racing (TCR) system from Ideal Toy Company.
The Space Invaders arcade game was originally released as a cocktail-table cabinet with black and white graphics.
To make an embarrassing admission, I like video games. That’s what got me into software engineering when I was a kid.
– Elon Musk
JAWS: The Board Game from Ravensburger
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, along comes JAWS: The Board Game, from German toy and game company, Ravensburger.
Picker’s Pocket Guide – Toys: How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro
Author Eric Bradley provides readers with a wealth of tips, tricks, and practical strategies to assemble an excellent collection of vintage toys.
Gaylord the Pup from Ideal (1962)
Long before Sony’s AIBO robotic dog hit the scene, Ideal released Gaylord the Pup, a mechanical pet.
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum – Columbus, Ohio
The world’s largest collection of American cartoons and comics resides at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at Ohio State University.
Toy Tales Weekly: Mr. T, Starfleet Jackets, Barbie, and more
I Pity the Dolls, a book that chronicles officially licensed Mr. T ephemera has hit bookshelves and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: William Gallagher
The Antique Toy Collectors of America (ATCA) has brought toy collectors together since 1965. ATCA president William Gallagher describes the mission of the organization and shares why he thinks preserving toy history remains important.
Elefun from Parker Brothers (1993)
Released in 1993 from Parker Brothers, Elefun was a skill and action game for preschoolers ages 4 and up.
D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides from Ten Speed Press
For novice players of Dungeons & Dragons – the ubiquitous fantasy table-top role-playing game – new illustrated guidebooks provide a gateway into the game experience.
Toys That Time Forgot Volume Two
Fresh off the success of Toys That Time Forgot Volume One, author and toy enthusiast Blake Wright is back with Volume Two of his compendium about toys that were abandoned by manufacturers before they hit toy shelves.
The Enduring Popularity of Tabletop Games
As we look to unplug, spend less time online, and engage face-to-face, let us remember the enduring the popularity of tabletop games.
Toy Joy – Austin, Texas
Crowned by USA Today as one of the top 10 toy stores in the world and the world’s best toy store by Travel & Leisure Magazine, Toy Joy offers visitors over 4,000 square feet of modern toys with an eclectic twist.