Tabletop Games, Vintage Toys & Games
Released in 1964 by Ideal Toy Company, the Twilight Zone board game embraced unpredictability and chance to transport players along the Road to Reality to home base.
In 1972, Remco released a remote-control car with a twist; it could be transformed from one type of dragster to another and back again.
Released by Hasbro in 1966, Down on the Farm was a spin-and-move board game in which players raced to be the first to complete a series of pre-defined chores.
Mego released The Mangler in 1975. The toy was part of the company’s Comic Action Heroes line of toys.
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.