Earlier this month, Lou Ottens, the Dutch inventor of the cassette tape passed away at…
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Earlier this week, the Twitterverse re-discovered the capricious and unabashedly violent ten-second ad spots the…
Like many others during the pandemic, I’ve re-discovered the joy and satisfaction of becoming absorbed—mind…
Invented by the late French inventor, André Cassagnes, Etch A Sketch was launched by Ohio…
“Toyetic” is one of my favourite terms. It was coined by Bernard Loomis, a toy…
In addition to setting viewership records for Netflix, The Queen’s Gambit has led to a…
In this age of prolific digital marketing campaigns, it’s hard to imagine a time when…
Wednesday, November 4th is National Easy-Bake Oven Day (NEBOD), an event that pays homage to…
Last week, the LEGO Group officially unveiled 123 Sesame Street, the latest set in its…
As part its celebrations of the Fisher-Price brand’s 90-year legacy, Mattel has unveiled the Fisher-Price…
The 15th annual Young Inventor Challenge is just around the corner in November, hosted by…
Earlier this month, Flatiron Books released Cubed, Ernő Rubik’s unconventional memoir about his life, personal…
Many beloved objects of play languish in basements, closets, barns, and storage units after childhood,…
Star Trek began as a failed 1960s television series only to become a cult-classic during…
In the arena of toy fads and gag gifts, the Pet Rock punched way above…