Flag Football from NERF (1988)
“Hey, you want hot hands? You got hot hands.”
The board game Risk was invented by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Albert Lamorisse in 1957.
There are only three forms of high art: the symphony, the illustrated children’s book and the board game.
– Brian K. Vaughan
Minifigures Marvel Studios (71031) from LEGO
LEGO has a new Marvel-themed minifigure collection that ties directly into Marvel’s original television series on the Disney+ streaming service.
Where’s the Fun From? – Wiffle Ball
In this installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the origin story of how David A. and David N. Mullany invented Wiffle Ball and changed summers forever!
Battling Tops from Ideal Toy Company (1968)
Released in 1968 by Ideal Toy Company, the Battling Tops tournament-style game challenged players to have the last Battling Top spinning in the arena.
The Laurel and Hardy Museum – Ulverston, England
Located in Ulverston, England, the birthplace of Stan Laurel, the Laurel & Hardy Museum recognizes the iconic early 20th-century comedy duo.
Link Roundup: Nerf, Count Chocula, Franken Berry, The Beatles, and more
Remembering Fred Cox, the inventor of the Nerf football and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Collector Spotlight: Gerda Scheuers
Gerda Scheuers holds the Guinness World Record for her collection of Smurf merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, she shares how her mischievous brother instigated her collecting, and which Smurf figure she’d most like to add to her collection.
Kitt & Kaboodle Soft Body Doll and Action Pony from Ideal (1985)
This 1985 dealer advertisement from Ideal features “the adorable style and exclusive action features” of Kitt (the doll) and Kaboodle (her pony).
TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition from TAG Heuer
Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer’s newest member of the Connected series of smartwatches is an homage to Mario, the iconic video game character.
Sooper Snooper 4-Way Scope from Marx (1963)
Released by Marx in 1963, the Sooper Snooper 4-Way Scope was a worthy addition to any junior secret agent’s collection of spy gear.
The Puppetry Journal
The Puppetry Journal print magazine is published by the Puppeteers of America. Its content informs about and celebrates the art of puppetry.
Museum of Wooden Toy Production – Bukovany, Czechia
The Museum of Wooden Toy Production in the Czech Republic is toymaker DETOA’s homage to the long legacy of its own wooden toy craftsmanship.
Link Roundup: National Toy Hall of Fame, Danger Mouse, Star Trek, and more
Nomination your favourite toy for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Transogram – 1961 Spring-Summer Catalog
For a large part of the 20th century, Transogram Toys and Games produced an array of toys, games, outdoor sports sets, and kid-sized furniture. This dealer catalog from 1961 illustrates the company’s diverse product offerings.
Shogun Warriors from Mattel (1976)
“Imagine you command them to defend freedom, protect justice, and challenge evil.”
The British and World Marbles Championship tournament dates back to 1588.