The History of the Ouija Board
Toy or device for speaking to the dead? Fun way to spend a slumber party or the deciding factor for what you should do with your life? The Ouija board is many things to many …..[CONTINUE]
Toys!
Remembering Micro Machines
The 80’s probably spawned more cool toys than all other decades combined. There were the heavy hitters like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Mask that everyone remembers, but then there are those toys that were totally …..[CONTINUE]
Opening a pack of Jaws 3-D Trading Cards from 1983
Since it’s Shark Week, I thought it would be a good time to open an old pack of Jaws 3-D trading cards from 1983. These cards came out in conjunction with the movie, Jaws 3-D, …..[CONTINUE]
Lawn Darts – One of the Most Dangerous Toys of All Time
Starting in the 1970’s, people began to cast a suspicious eye on the safety standards used in making toys. Parents and lawmakers began voicing their concerns and this led to new legal standards for what …..[CONTINUE]
Five Fun Matchbox Toys
Growing up in the 80’s and early 90’s, Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars were a big part of my play time. Both lines produced a lot of really fun cars and play sets, and here …..[CONTINUE]
Was Dark Tower the Best Board Game of the 1980’s?
“A Fantasy Adventure Born of Electronic Wizardry” It was like every planet in the game universe had suddenly aligned. It was a board game, it was an electronic game, it was Dungeons & Dragons, all …..[CONTINUE]
M.U.S.C.L.E. Toys as Featured in the 1986 Mattel Toy Dealer’s Catalog
Here are scans of the M.U.S.C.L.E. toys lineup as featured in the 1986 Mattel Toy Catalog. Intended for retailers, Mattel’s dealer catalogs showcased all the latest and greatest releases, along with existing products within its various current …..[CONTINUE]