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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Hats Off from Kohner (1967)
Released in 1967 from Kohner, Hats Off was a fast-paced action game in which players competed to land their set of plastic hats into a designated grid area to score points.
Pop.kins from Hasbro (1966)
Released in 1966, Pop.kins was a set of moulded plastic toys produced by Hasbro and promoted under the tagline “Snap-In Kooky Wiggly’s.”
Cameron Smith-Rodewald, PEZ
Cameron Smith-Rodewald collects PEZ. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Cameron shares how a childhood curiosity became a 3,700-piece collection and lifelong passion.
Duncan Fisher, Biographer – Denys Fisher
Duncan Fisher is the son of Spirograph inventor Denys Fisher. In this edition of The Friday Five, Duncan shared his Dad’s unlikely path into the toy industry and explains why he’s now working to document his remarkable life and legacy.
Back on the Shelf: Game Informer Expands Its Print Presence
Game Informer returns to newsstands, marking a major moment for print in games media.
SMART Play from LEGO
Unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, LEGO SMART Play is a new interactive platform intended to enhance play experiences for kids and families.
LEGO was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in 1998.
The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection
Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.
Omnibot 2000 from TOMY (1984)
The Omnibot 2000 was the “state-of-the-fun” toy robot produced by TOMY in the 1980s.
For over 90 years, the LEGO Group has sparked imagination and creativity in children around the globe. As the world evolves, so do we — innovating to meet the play needs of each new generation. LEGO SMART Play™ is the next exciting chapter in our LEGO System-in-Play and something we are super excited about being able to bring to the world at this scale."
— Julia Goldin
