SOMA Cube from Parker Brothers (1969)
The appealing mental challenge of the SOMA cube lies in its contradiction: while re-assembling the cube appears to be an easy task, in reality, the undertaking is complex.
Chessmen Museum – Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Chessmen Museum showcases the art and artistry of chess pieces from around the world.
Link Roundup: Adult LEGO, Dr. Maya Angelou, Ghostbusters Twinkies, and more
LEGO has launched a new Adults Welcome section in their online store and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Tanis Gray
Tanis Gray is a knitwear designer with a talent for interpreting pop culture characters into fanciful knitting projects. Here, she talks with Toy Tales about her latest book, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy, and the importance of sharing the things we love.
Birthday Surprise from Tiger Games (1989)
A 1989 dealer advertisement for Birthday Surprise from Tiger Games. Advertised as “the lights and music birthday cake game”, the board game was all about conspicuous consumption.
Retro Rotocast Sewer Lair Figure Set from Playmates
Playmates Toys is reviving the heroes in a half-shell with the The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retro Rotocast Sewer Lair Figure Set.
Game Boy: The Box Art Edition
In tribute to the 8-bit game console that ushered in a new era of handheld gaming, Bitmap Books has released Game Boy: The Box Art Collection.
Nerf Wrist Flyers from Parker Brothers (1977)
As part of its continued expansion of the Nerf product line, Parker Brothers released Nerf Wrist Flyers in 1982.
The Galaxy Connection – Hot Springs, Arkansas
The Galaxy Connection museum brings Star Wars and superhero characters together in a family-friendly interactive environment.
Link Roundup: NINJAGO, Godzilla, Katy Perry x Pokémon, and more
LEGO Group is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of NINJAGO with new sets and collaborations and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
ThinkFun
ThinkFun rose from obscurity to become a respected game publisher thanks to the tenacity of the founders and its clever brain-challenging games.
Lucky Locket Kiddle from Mattel (1967)
Enjoy this vintage commercial for the Lucky Locket Kiddle toy released by Mattel.
One is never alone with a rubber duck.
– Douglas Adams
The rubber duck was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2013.
UNO Premium 50th Anniversary Edition from Mattel
UNO is marking its 50th anniversary this year and Mattel is releasing a new collection of celebratory renditions of the classic fast-paced card game. One of the company’s core releases is a premium Golden Anniversary edition.
Where’s the Fun From? – Who Invented Slip ‘N’ Slide?
In the latest installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, Guest Contributor Tim Walsh tells the story of a father who changed summers forever with the invention of a wet, yellow landing strip for airborne children, the Slip ’N’ Slide.
Swack! from Ideal (1968)
Released in 1968 by Ideal, the Swack! game teases audiences to “Take the cheese with care…do you dare?”
Apple Valley Model Railroad Club – Hendersonville, North Carolina
The Apple Valley Model Railroad Club oversees a free museum of artifacts and detailed miniature scenes. The attraction is located inside the historic 1902 Railroad Depot in Hendersonville, North Carolina.