Vintage Toys & Games

Spudsie the Hot Potato Game from Ohio Art (1966)

Manufactured Hot Potato games have adorned store shelves since the 1950s. In 1966, Ohio Art threw its hat in the ring with the release of Spudsie, the Hot Potato Game.

Big Mouth Singers, Child Guidance

Big Mouth Singers from Child Guidance (1978)

Released in 1978 from Child Guidance, Big Mouth Singers introduced children to musical tones and tunes with a simple keyboard and eight colourful chorus characters.

Digital Derby from TOMY (1978)

“Tommy, you had a rough time out there.”

Vintage Board Games, Diplomacy, Kingmaker, White House, Risk, Class Struggle

Playing Politics: Vintage Board Games with a Political Twist

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Nicolas Ricketts explores classic board games that use politics as the backdrop, revealing how they reflect historical events, societal trends, and strategic thinking.

Zoom-Loom Automatic Weaving Machine from Kenner (1968)

Released in 1968, the Zoom-Loom Automatic Weaving Machine from Kenner allowed children to design & make their own placemats, scarves, pot holders, and more.

He-Man from Mattel (1989)

In 1989, Mattel released a new line of He-Man action figures to coincide with the release of The New Adventures of He-Man, a new animated series starring everyone’s favorite defender of the planet Eternia.

Great Gears from TOMY (1982)

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Released in 1982 from Tomy, the Great Gears mechanical puzzle was both challenging and stylish.

Bug World, Playskool

Bug World from Playskool (1978)

Released in 1978 from Playskool, the Bug World playset reimagined the lives of bugs to mimic the human world, complete with a shower and car.

Universal Mini Monsters from Remco (1981)

“Frankenstein is in a foul temper.”

Channel Surfing, Milton Bradley, VIntage Board Game

Channel Surfing from Milton Bradley (1994)

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Released by Milton Bradley in 1994, the Channel Surfing game from Milton Bradley swapped a game board for a series of cards and a television set with remote to complete challenges and earn points.