Toys & Games
Do Anyone Else’s Wrists Still Hurt From Playing ‘The Activision Decathlon’ 40 Years Ago?
Early ’80s computers and home consoles had cool Olympics-inspired games, including ‘The Activision Decathlon,’ which left sore wrists and broken joysticks in its wake.
Move Over Barbie, Polly Pocket & These Other Toys are Getting Films too
Some of these sound pretty strange!
I Really Want to Play That ‘Killer Shark’ Arcade Game Shown in ‘Jaws’
A brief scene in Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 thriller ‘Jaws’ shows a kid at a beachfront arcade playing an early ’70s ‘electro-mechanical’ game called ‘Killer Shark’ that still looks pretty cool.
American Girl Bringing Back Classic Dolls + Which Ones Are Now the Most Valuable?
You might have an American Doll worth some $$$ sitting in your closet!
6 Wacky Facts About Mr. Potato Head
Do you remember when Mr. Potato Head was an actual potato?!
Exclusive: Mrs. Beasley Is Making a Comeback! The Most Iconic Doll in Television
It took a strong upbringing to survive playing Sissy and Hollywood, but Kathy Garver is still acting and on a mission to share Mrs. Beasley.
Bizarre History & 5 Fun Facts About Monopoly Board Game Ahead of New Margot Robbie Film
There are over 1,000 different versions!
‘My Little Pony’ Convention Gets Shut Down in Moscow Due to Fears of “LGBTQ+ Propaganda”
This past Sunday, police were called to Moscow to shut down a convention for fans of the children’s show ‘My Little Pony.’
Remembering Mattel’s Creepy 1960s ‘Baby Secret’ Doll
The baby doll actually had moving lips as it spoke pre-recorded phrases activated by a pull string, phrases like, “I like to whisper in the dark.”
Barbie & Ken Broke Up 20 Years Ago. The Drama Explained
Why did the iconic couple break up?
The Best Dragons in Pop Culture From Every Decade
In honor of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, we celebrate the best dragons in film, TV, songs, books & more!
The Original Action Figure, G.I. Joe, Celebrates His 60th Birthday
G.I. Joe was created in the 1960s since Hasbro wanted their own piece of the doll craze.
‘The Floor’ Contestants Can’t Guess These Famous Bands & Cereals, But Could You?
Losing over Mueslix cereal is hard to digest, so is missing these bands.
What Is Something That Has 1 Head, But Could Have 2 or 3 Heads?
Come to think of it, it could also have no heads!?!
How Cabbage Patch Kids Led to the Black Friday Craze
Cabbage Patch Kids were one of the first toys people fought over on Black Friday.
Godzilla’s Best Non-Movie ’70s Appearances
In the late 1970s, after the first wave of Godzilla movies ended, there were still plenty of other fun outlets where fans could enjoy the King of the Monsters: toys, models, cartoons, records and even a Marvel Comics series.
I’m Just Ken: The History of the Ken Doll
Today we celebrate Barbie’s Ken on National Ken Day!
Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks is Now a Barbie Girl
Stevie Nicks was seen gushing about the Barbie in her likeness which is already sold out.
The 12 Finalists for 2023 Induction Into the National Toy Hall of Fame
Nerf, the Ken doll, Cabbage Patch Kids, Battleship, Connect Four and slime are the classic toys and games that are among the potential inductees — which will be announced in November — and you have a limited time to cast vote for your favorites!
‘My Little Pony’ Turns 40 with a Brand New Remix
Of course, collectible toys are available too!
A Modernized Atari 2600 Is Coming in November 2023
The Atari 2600+ will be a faithful re-creation of the four-switch Atari 2600 console released in 1980 (albeit smaller), complete with joystick and a cartridge containing 10 games, including Adventure, Missile Command and Yars’ Revenge. You can also play your old 2600 and 7800 cartridges on it!
New Beanie Baby Will Raise Money for Hawaii Wildfire Victims
The bear is named Aloha.
Opinion: Pretty Sneaky, Sis.
Enjoy your Connect Four triumph now, for soon you will taste bitter defeat.
LEGO Goes Supersonic With New Concorde Set
Build the legendary supersonic airliner that last flew 20 years ago.
Those Quirky Little Funko Pops: Why Are They so Collectible?
Funko Pops! have bolted to the top of collectors lists as a must-have item. Find out the history behind the big-headed figures and how one recently sold for $210,000.
‘Haunted Mansion’ Rides Into Theaters Again
As ‘Haunted Mansion’ hits theaters this weekend, let’s take a look back at the ride that started it all.
Nostalgic Stars Working on ‘Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge’
A New Kids on the Block star showed up to renovate!
He-Man Has Lost Power: Netflix Not Making ‘Masters of the Universe’ Film After All
The big-budget action/fantasy film will be shopped to other studios or live on in Eternia.
Margot Robbie Takes Inspiration From a 1960s Barbie for the ‘Barbie’ Red Carpet
Margot Robbie is channeling her inner Barbie.
Attention ’90s Kids: Furby is Back and Cuter Than Ever
The beloved creatures still speak Furbish.