Video Games in 100 Objects from Insight Editions
Insight Editions publishes Video Games in 100 Objects, a new retrospective that captures the most iconic artifacts from 50 years of gaming.
Starsky and Hutch Detective Game from Milton Bradley (1977)
Released in 1977 at the height of the show’s popularity, Milton Bradley’s Starsky & Hutch Game translated the hit television series’ street-level crime drama into a roll-and-move board game format.
Barbie Sunsailer from Mattel (1975)
Released by Mattel in 1975, the Barbie Sunsailer was a large-scale playset that placed Barbie in a recreational sailing setting.
Fernando Albarran, The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fernando Albarran collects The Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, Fernando talks about how his love for the film turned into a passion for collecting and the joy within the Nightmare community.
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.
2001: A Space Odyssey 1:6 Scale EVA Space Pod from Executive Replicas
Executive Replicas launches the 2001: A Space Odyssey 1:6 Scale EVA Space Pod, a replica of the spherical spacecraft from the sci-fi classic.
Little Miss No-Name from Hasbro (1965)
“Have you ever wanted someone to take care of?”
Atari’s Pong (1972) helped bring video games into public spaces and homes, laying the foundation for the commercial video gaming industry.
The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection
Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Monogram Catalogue (1981)
This 1981 catalogue presents Monogram’s entire line of model kits, including a mix of old favourites and new products.
It was the first time anyone had seen anything like it [Pong], and they knew instantly how to play it."
— Nolan Bushnell
