toys

  • The do it yourself atomic energy set for kids, a 1950’s play toy

    Back in 1951, if you’re kid wanted to be a scientist and you could afford the then pricey $50, you might have bought them this, the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab. Only available until 1952 it had everything you needed to make nuclear energy:  Four types of uranium ore,...
  • Apple creator Steve Jobs action figure ready for sale

    Gone are the days when action figures were only for soldiers, superheros and evil villains. Welcome to the digital era where tech-geeks also want to play with dolls and innovative geniuses like Steve Jobs, who will join Barbie on toy shelves. Yes, the former Apple CEO and genius behind...
  • Toddler rescued from Vending Machine

    A toddler’s attempts to get a toy prize has landed him a heap of trouble. The boy had to be rescued from the vending machine full of stuffed toys after he climbed through the prize chute, and got stuck inside. Witnesses say while the boy’s worried mother stood outside the...