Vintage Toys & Games

The Art of Acquiring: Four Considerations When Buying a Collection

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Collector Jody Day offers four considerations when buying an established collection of objects.

Fisher-Price Play Family A-Frame (1974)

In 1974, Fisher-Price released the Play Family A-Frame, an homage to Mid-Century Modern architecture.

Dynamite Shack, Milton Bradley

Dynamite Shack from Milton Bradley (1968)

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Released by Milton Bradley in 1968, Dynamite Shack tested players’ dexterity and nerves as bundles of dynamite were loaded into a shack that was destined to explode.

Zip Wing Rocket Glider from Lakeside (1965)

Released in 1965 by Lakeside, the Zip Wing Rocket Glider was an outdoor toy that combined aerodynamic elements of rockets, planes, and gliders.

Matchbox 1983… A New Beginning Catalogue

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After being acquired by Universal Toys, 1983 kicked off a new era of ownership for the brand and a 30th-anniversary celebration.

Pac-Man from Coleco (1982)

“Mr. Arcade, I need help. My husband won’t come home.”

Topple from Kenner (1979)

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Released by Kenner in 1979, Topple combined domino theory and tropes from chess into an action strategy game for two players. 

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

The annual Toy Tales Holiday Gift Guide features contemporary gifts inspired by classic toys and games.

Spinwelder from Mattel (1974)

In 1974, Mattel released Spinwelder, a welding toy that children used to construct various vehicles.

Trivial Pursuit

In Pursuit of Trivia: From Analogue to Artificial Intelligence

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Nicolas Ricketts explores how Trivial Pursuit has evolved to keep fans engaged with the question-and-answer game first released in 1982.