Vintage Toys & Games

Toru Iwatani left an indelible mark on gaming history with the creation of Pac-Man. Here are 8 interesting facts about the visionary behind the iconic arcade classic.

In the late 1960s, Dinky released new Speedwheels models to compete with Mattel’s Hot Wheels, which were then gaining a foothold in the UK Marketplace.

Released by Amsco in 1966, Paddle Pongo was a tabletop game that combined elements of table tennis and shuffleboard.

In 1962, Remco released Showboat, a replica river steamship and theater that included four pre-packaged plays with detailed set design.

“You don’t think I’m bad, do you?”

Released in 1977 from Milton Bradley, the Monster Squad board game was a roll-and-move game that challenged players to race around the board and be the first to arrive back home.

Released in the 1970s by Ohio Art, Twirl-O-Paint was a battery-powered spin-art toy that allowed kids to create colourful designs using centrifugal force.

Mattel’s 1972 Toys and Hobbies catalogue introduced new and updated product lines ahead of the annual Toy Fair trade show.

Released by Aurora in 1967, The Rat Patrol hobby kit drew inspiration from the World War II television series of the same name, which aired for two seasons on ABC in the mid-1960s.