Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Atomic Submarine Torpedo Toy from Hasbro (1959)
Released in 1959 by Hasbro, the Atomic Submarine Torpedo Toy was a mechanical action game that simulated submarine warfare through target-based play.
Vintage Toys & Games
Watchimals from Hasbro (1985)
Released in 1985 by Hasbro, Watchimals were wearable toy watches in the form of soft animal characters that concealed a digital timepiece.
Kiddie Fondue from Kenner (1975)
This 1975 dealer advertisement for Kiddie Fondue from Kenner! features kids having fondue fun.
Swoop from Whitman (1969)
Published by Whitman in 1969, Swoop was a strategy board game in which teams of spacemen raced around a grid, aiming to reach the centre of the board.
Forty Years of Story and Play: The Enduring Legacy of American Girl and Its Historical Characters
Blake Changnon, president, CEO, and founder of The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles, reflects on 40 years of American Girl dolls and the stories, characters, and history behind their enduring appeal.
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.
Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Trespass from Parker Brothers (1974)
Released in 1974 by Parker Brothers, Trespass was a two-player strategy game that combined hidden objectives with grid-based positional movement.
Sound-A-Round Talking Puzzle from Whitman (1968)
The Sound-A-Round Talking Puzzle combined puzzle building and story telling for kids ages 3 to 7.
Tuff Stuff Shoppin’ Basket from Mattel (1972)
The Tuff Stuff Shoppin’ Basket was part of the company’s Preschool line and designed to support role-play centered on everyday shopping activities.