Toys & Games
Henry Winkler on New Show ‘Hazardous History’: ‘Oh Wow, What Were They Thinking?’ (Exclusive)
‘Playing polo on horses is dangerous enough. Playing polo with cars is INSANE. And yet we did it,’ the ‘Happy Days’ star told us.
A Toys ‘R’ Us Live-Action Movie Is Coming … What is the History of the Beloved Toy Store?
Could it rival toy-based movies like ‘Barbie?’
Ultimate Trivia: 1990s Toys
Elmo was a hot toy in the ’90s but what was he called? Take our Ultimate 1990s Toy quiz and find out!
7 Toys Every Kid Wanted in the 1950s
Did you know that Mr. Potato Head was the first toy advertised on TV?
12 Toys That ’90s Kids Had to Have For Christmas
Take a walk down Memory Lane with pogs and Gameboy Color.
Mattel Is Developing a Live-Action View-Master Movie
The iconic 3-D stereoscopic image device may be getting the feature film treatment, with producers saying they want ‘to honor [View-Master’s] legacy while creating an entirely new adventure for today’s audience.’
Peter Renaday, Voice of Master Splinter in ‘Ninja Turtles’ Dies at 89
He is also the voice in several Disney attractions.
Did You Have a Schwinn Varsity?
Coming of age with your Schwinn Varsity … the ideal ticket to be on your own with some classic kid stupidity.
‘Collector’s Call’ Renewed for Season 6
Ahead of its fifth season finale, MeTV’s popular Sunday night pop-culture collectibles series ‘Collector’s Call’ was given an early renewal for Season 6.
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!