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.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
The Twilight Zone Game from Ideal Toy Company (1964)
Released in 1964 by Ideal Toy Company, the Twilight Zone board game embraced unpredictability and chance to transport players along the Road to Reality to home base.
Expand-O-Car Super Wheelies from Remco (1972)
In 1972, Remco released a remote-control car with a twist; it could be transformed from one type of dragster to another and back again.
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 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.
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 Super Powers Fortress of Solitude Gold Label Playset from McFarlane Toys
McFarlane Toys introduces the DC Super Powers Fortress of Solitude Gold Label Playset just in time for another theatrical Superman adventure.
R-R-R-Raw Power from Ideal Toy Company (1976)
“Your bike can have the cycle sound…”
The term “Fortress of Solitude” was first used in Superman #58, published in 1949.
The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection
Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
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.
I'm lying in bed counting sheep when all of a sudden it hits me. I conceived a character like Samson, Hercules and all the strong men I heard tell of rolled into one. Only more so."
— Jerry Siegel
