50 Years of the Rubik's Cube
(elpais.com)
In 1974, architecture professor Ernö Rubik invented a new tool to illustrate geometric concepts to his students at the Budapest School of Commercial Arts. Half a century later, the Rubik’s Cube has not only become one of the best-selling toys in history, but it has also inspired a global culture.
In 1974, architecture professor Ernö Rubik invented a new tool to illustrate geometric concepts to his students at the Budapest School of Commercial Arts. Half a century later, the Rubik’s Cube has not only become one of the best-selling toys in history, but it has also inspired a global culture.
Reverse engineering the Ravensburger TipToi pen
(github.com/entropia)
The goal of this project is to understand the file and paper format for the Ravensburger TipToi pen. The ultimate goal is that everyone can create their own books, with their own sounds.
The goal of this project is to understand the file and paper format for the Ravensburger TipToi pen. The ultimate goal is that everyone can create their own books, with their own sounds.
Why so many families are "drowning in toys"
(vox.com)
America is in toy overload, and it might just be ruining fun.
America is in toy overload, and it might just be ruining fun.
Irrationally pissed at Fisher-Price (2011)
(elsewhere.org)
While doing some research into music box mechanisms earlier today (holy cow, you can get a 30-note chromatic paper-roll music box mechanism for $60-ish now? Last time I looked, something like that cost over $500) I was reminded of the Fisher-Price “record player” music box I had as a kid.
While doing some research into music box mechanisms earlier today (holy cow, you can get a 30-note chromatic paper-roll music box mechanism for $60-ish now? Last time I looked, something like that cost over $500) I was reminded of the Fisher-Price “record player” music box I had as a kid.
Typology of Old German Spinning Tops (1935)
(presentandcorrect.com)
<h1>Typology of Old German Spinning Tops (1935)</h1>September 5, 2024 <p>Scanned by us from two old promotional cards.</p>
<h1>Typology of Old German Spinning Tops (1935)</h1>September 5, 2024 <p>Scanned by us from two old promotional cards.</p>
Mastodon has started selling toys
(techcrunch.com)
If you like open-source, decentralized social networks that put the power in the hands of the people instead of billionaires, you can now support that cause…by buying toys.
If you like open-source, decentralized social networks that put the power in the hands of the people instead of billionaires, you can now support that cause…by buying toys.
The Rise and Fall of Matchbox's Toy-Car Empire
(hagerty.com)
The announcement that John Cena has signed on to be the star of the new Matchbox live-action movie raises a few questions. First—there’s going to be a Matchbox movie? And second—what will it be about, exactly?
The announcement that John Cena has signed on to be the star of the new Matchbox live-action movie raises a few questions. First—there’s going to be a Matchbox movie? And second—what will it be about, exactly?
$61 kit turns any Hot Wheels into a remote-controlled drift car
(thedrive.com)
I might be in the minority here, but I stopped collecting die-cast cars years ago.
I might be in the minority here, but I stopped collecting die-cast cars years ago.
Bionicle – my actual part in its origins (2015)
(alastairswinnerton.com)
The Wikipedia page about me says that I’m known mostly for my involvement with Lego Bionicle.
The Wikipedia page about me says that I’m known mostly for my involvement with Lego Bionicle.