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For science! [via]
“In 1609 Galileo tweaked a toylike spyglass, pointed it at the moon and Jupiter (not the neighbors), and astronomy took a quantum leap. … Continuing that tradition, these researchers prove toys inspire more than child’s play.”
Pop Sculpture.
“… an instructional, extensively illustrated, 272-page book about the process a professional sculptor goes through working in the collectible field.”
Surviving a product recall.
“At best, a recall is expensive and embarrassing. At worst, it’s fatal.” (See also.)
Dunkley Matchbox collection for sale.
“Unable to walk or stand for six months, he began writing for a collectibles magazine while in hospital, eventually becoming one of the most respected authorities on Matchbox miniatures in the world. … ‘If a collector wished to build a collection of this sort now, it would take several decades. In fact, it might not actually be achievable at all.'” (See also.)
Vintage toy exhibition.
“The Erector Sets were … probably the ultimate at making you think, study and actually learn something, and actually (put) together something with nuts and bolts …”
Made in the U.S.A.
“The Commerce Department estimates that 95 percent of the nearly $23 billion worth of toys sold in America in 2007 were imported … Manufacturing wages per employee in China are around $3,000 at the current exchange rate, compared to overall U.S. manufacturing wages per employee of $55,000 …”
Toy gun control.
“While there is a piece of wood handy and a boy to shout ‘Bang, bang, you’re dead!,’ toy guns are likely to remain a part of childhood.” (A Time article from 1968.)
The Arizona Popular Culture Museum.
“To some extent, popular culture gives us common touchstones in our culture, regardless of race, class or gender … People can talk about these common experiences and feel a kind of commonality.”
Antique Toy Museum Mexico.
“I want to show Mexican youth that old toys are truly creative and they encourage sociability …” (See also.)
Vintage toy ads.
Fantastic.