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KITT – Knight Rider 1/6 Scale Vehicle from Factory Entertainment
Factory Entertainment brings Knight Rider’s iconic KITT to life with the first-ever sixth-scale replica of the famous crime-fighting Pontiac Firebird.
Animal Farm Game from Romper Room (1973)
Released by Romper Room in 1973, Animal Farm was a children’s tabletop game in which players raced to collect matching farm animals.
Computer Truck from Eldon Industries (1970)
Released in 1970 by Eldon, the Computer Truck was a battery-operated toy vehicle that allowed children to program its movement using directional blocks.
Collector Spotlight, Video Games
Linda Guillory, Gaming Systems
Linda Guillory holds two Guinness World Record titles for her collection of gaming systems. In this edition of Collector Spotlight, she explains the role a house fire played in her approach to collecting and shares her thoughts on the recent record-breaking auction prices for some games.
David Sleasman, The Strong National Museum of Play
David Sleasman is the director of library and archives at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. In this edition of The Friday Five, David provides insight into how children’s literature shapes our understanding of childhood and culture, and explains its lasting influence on play, learning, and identity.
Remco
Remco built a lasting legacy in the toy industry through its innovative use of recovered electrical parts, television advertising, and established pop-culture properties.
UNO Fandom Ken 65th Anniversary Deck from Mattel
Marking 65 years of Ken Carson, Mattel reimagines the classic UNO card game with a collectible deck that celebrates Barbie’s longtime companion through decades of style.
Atari 1982 Video Computer System Catalogue
Published by Atari in 1982, the Video Computer System catalogue provided a snapshot of the company’s current library of cartridges for the gaming console.
Glamour Gals Ocean Queen Cruise Ship from Kenner Products (1982)
“Time for the Captain’s party!”
Since the premiere of Knight Rider in 1982, a range of licensed toys, games, and collectibles has been released, including Kenner Products’ Knight 2000 Voice Car (1983), Parker Brothers’ Knight Rider board game (1983), and Mattel’s Hot Wheels KITT Concept vehicle (2022).
People still come up to me to talk about that car, how cool it was, and what it represented back then."
— David Hasselhoff
Red-Flag Phrases to Watch for in Vintage Toy & Game Listings
Not every listing tells the full story. Here are common red-flag phrases to watch for when buying vintage toys and games online.
Project Hail Mary 3D Models
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir arrives on the big screen with a 2026 film adaptation, inspiring new merchandise like downloadable 3D-printed Grace and Rocky keychains.
Green Machine from Marx (1970s)
Introduced in the mid-1970s, The Green Machine was marketed by Marx as a high-performance ride-on for older kids
