Science Kits from Remco (1962)
“The thinking boy’s toy.”
The LEGO Group was named by The NDP Group as the global top toy manufacturer of the year for 2021.
Marvel Classic Black Light Collectible Poster Portfolios from Abrams
In the early 1970s, Marvel Comics teamed up with publisher, Third Eye, Inc., on a series of 24 psychedelic black-light posters that continue to command high prices on the secondary market today. Abrams ComicArts has come out with fresh reproductions of the iconic posters in a groovy two-volume set.
One out of every five toys sold globally this year has been a collectible.
– Frédérique Tutt
The Game of Jaws from Ideal (1975)
Released in 1975 by Ideal, The Game of Jaws capitalized on the success of the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film that hit theatres on June 20 of that year.
Definitely Dinosaurs! from Playskool (1987)
Definitely Dinosaurs! from Playskool was a collection of dinosaur toys that offered numerous prehistoric beasts in varying shapes and sizes.
Vintage Arcade Gal
The Vintage Aracde Gal YouTube channel documents the collection and restoration work of classic arcade game enthusiast, Cassandra.
Link Roundup: Monopoly, Little Tikes, Shrinky Dinks, and more
Monopoly is bringing back the thimble game token and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Collector Spotlight: Paul Knapp
Paul Knapp collects G.I. Joe action figures. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, he explains why he thinks toys are a bad investment and reveals the 2 figures his collection won’t be complete without.
Barbie’s Dream Boat from Mattel (1974)
Barbie and friends could take to the high seas in style when Mattel released Barbie’s Dream Boat in 1974.
Atari Couchcade from Arcade1Up
Atari Couchcade from Arcade1Up allows retro-gaming fans to experience the company’s classic arcade games from the comfort of their own couches.
Twiggy from Milton Bradley (1967)
The psychedelic ’60s provided the backdrop for the 1967 release of the Twiggy board game from Milton Bradley.
Strange Change Machine from Mattel (1968)
In 1968, 25 years before Jurassic Park hit cinemas, Mattel introduced Strange Change Machine, a clever toy that allowed children to “magically” create their own prehistoric creatures.
Den Gamle By – Aarhus, Denmark
Den Gamle By — The Old Town — is a living history museum located in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city.
Link Roundup: Dungeons & Dragons, 007, Pac-Man, and more
A “lost wave” Dungeons & Dragons action figures from the 1980s are set to be released by NECA and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: A.J. Jacobs
A.J. Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, NPR commentator, and TED speaker. In this edition of The Friday Five, A.J. talks about his latest book, The Puzzler, and reveals the characteristic he feels holds a secret to living a good life.
Stay Alive from Milton Bradley (1981)
“It’s quite deadly.”
I wonder how much it would take to buy a soap bubble if there were only one in the world.
– Mark Twain