Down on the Farm from Hasbro (1966)
Released by Hasbro in 1966, Down on the Farm was a spin-and-move board game in which players raced to be the first to complete a series of pre-defined chores.
The Mangler from Mego (1975)
Mego released The Mangler in 1975. The toy was part of the company’s Comic Action Heroes line of toys.
Paddle Pongo from Amsco (1966)
Released by Amsco in 1966, Paddle Pongo was a tabletop game that combined elements of table tennis and shuffleboard.
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.
Pam Mastrota, The Toy Foundation
Pam Mastrota is executive director at The Toy Foundation. In this edition of The Friday Five, Pam talks about the organization’s Toy Chest and Play Fund initiatives and shares observations about the changing needs of vulnerable communities.
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.
2001: A Space Odyssey | The Board Game from Maestro Media
Maestro Media brings the awe and intrigue of a cinematic landmark to the tabletop with 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Board Game.
One of the earliest known board games is the ancient Egyptian game of Senet, which dates back to around 3100 BCE.
The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection
Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.
Dinky Speedwheels (1969)
In the late 1960s, Dinky released new Speedwheels models to compete with Mattel’s Hot Wheels, which were then gaining a foothold in the UK Marketplace.
Playing a game with a person is the quickest way to find out what they are really like."
— Rick Riordan
