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.
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.
Beetlejuice Dante’s Inferno Room Deluxe Set from NECA
It’s time to turn up the heat and bring a little after-hours energy to your collection with the all-new Dante’s Inferno Room Deluxe Set from NECA.
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.
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.
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
