Museum of Illusions – Toronto, Ontario
The Museum of Illusions in Toronto, Ontario, offers unique sensory experiences to those in search of mind-expanding adventures.
Link Roundup: Missile Command, Chia Pets, Fantastic Four, and more
The classic game of Missile Command is being reimagined and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Irwin Toy Limited
A modest home-based operation that evolved to serve American toy manufacturers and Canadian consumers, Irwin Toy Limited pioneered toy licencing and distribution agreements.
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers (1994)
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers was a “gravity-defying challenge of skill and speed.”
1/50 PANTONE x Mini Cooper Series from Tiny
Hong Kong-based toy company Tiny has unveiled the 1/50 PANTONE x Mini Cooper Series, a new crossover collection of 1/50th-scale diecast cars.
RePlay Magazine
RePlay Magazine is a trade publication for the manufacturers and distributors coin-operated games, as well as the entertainment centres that feature them.
Secret Sam Attaché Case from Topper Toys (1965)
Released in the mid-1960s, Topper Toys’ Secret Sam Attaché Case was a comprehensive spy kit concealed in a black plastic carrying case.
Swiss Museum of Games – La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
The Swiss Museum of Games’ permanent collection consists of more than 10,000 parlour, board, and video games from various time periods and regions around the world.
Link Roundup: UNO, Shamrock Shakes, Etch a Sketch, and more
Mattel is releasing a new minimalist version of UNO this Summer and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
$20.50 Cash Refund Booklet from Kenner (1973)
Throughout the 1970s and ’80s, Kenner routinely advertised and placed premiums inside of some of General Mills most popular cereals, like Cheerios. Usually in booklet form, these promotions offered cash refunds on all of the company’s popular toys, including the Easy-Bake Oven.
Typhoon Hovercraft from Tyco Toys (1991)
“The only 9.6V radio-controlled hovercraft in the world!”
According to The NDP Group, the United States toy industry generated $20.9 Billion in retail sales in 2019.
Bald Bigfoot Magnetic Drawing Kit from Archie McPhee
While taking breaks from binge-watching past seasons of Finding Bigfoot on Animal Planet, Squatchers can test their artistic skills with the Bald Bigfoot magnetic drawing kit from Archie McPhee.
Grow up, and that is a terribly hard thing to do. It is much easier to skip it and go from one childhood to another.
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tomart’s Action Figure Digest
208 issues of Tomart’s Action Figure Digest were published from 1991-2015, featuring advertising, photography, feature-length articles, and interviews about action-figure toy lines past and present.
View-Master Show Beam Projector (1980)
The Show Beam from View-Master combined the company’s quintessential stereoscopic images and flashlight technology. The result is a portable hand-held projector ideal for car rides and family camping trips.
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment – Oakland, California
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (The MADE) “is the only all-playable video game museum in the world.” This non-profit organization focuses on preserving objects and educating the public about the history and cultural significance of video games and related topics.
Link Roundup: Etch a Sketch, Krispy Kreme, Sega, and more
Spin Master is celebrating 60 years of the iconic Etch a Sketch with some new licensed designs and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.