The Strong Announces 2025 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists
Spirograph, Battleship, Trivial Pursuit, and Furby are among 12 finalists announced for induction to the National Toy Hall of Fame’s 2025 class at The Strong in Rochester, New York.
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Clue: Godzilla Edition from The Op Games
Clue: Godzilla Edition is a kaiju-sized collaboration from The Op Games and Toho International that puts a monstrous spin on the beloved Hasbro board game.
Vintage Game Demonstration: SlikSilver Aquabattle from Mego (1979)
Watch Dave from Lucky Penny Shop demonstrate how to play the SlikSilver Aquabattle game from Mego.
JAWS exhibition surfaces in LA, Vectrex unveils limited mini console, lost iPod clickwheel games preserved, and more
Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Play Unites: New Toy Building Assembles Industry Powerhouses Under One Roof
The Toy Association officially cut the ribbon this week on The Toy Building, a new four-storey hub in El Segundo’s rapidly growing Toy District.
Chromatic from ModRetro
ModRetro revives the glory days of grab-and-go gaming with a second run of the Chromatic: a modern-day tribute to that legendary handheld.
Tamagotchi hits the road, Call of Duty heads to Hollywood, Melvyn Bragg steps down from In Our Time, and more
Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Masters of the Universe x Transformers Figures from Mattel
Mattel Creations introduces Masters of the Universe x Transformers figures, a clash of titans straight out of a Saturday morning special.
Back to Basics: Teaching and Learning Through Classic Vinyl Records
Read, Watch, Listen, Vinyl Records
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — explores examples of classic children’s vinyl that blend music, storytelling, and learning.
Atari teams with Ubisoft to revive classics, Moomin mugs explored in new book, first-ever Netflix House opens soon, and more
Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.
Hot Wheels Speed Snap Track System from Mattel
More than six decades after the first Hot Wheels cars hit the market, Mattel has introduced a new track system aimed at rethinking how kids (and collectors) build with the brand.
Where’s the Fun From? – Robert Fuhrer
In this installment from his YouTube series, Where’s the Fun From?, guest contributor Tim Walsh profiles toy industry luminary, Robert Fuhrer.
Spin Master unveils first original animated film, Doctor Who steadies its course, Revell brings back easy-click model kits, and more
Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.