Toys & Games

Electronic, coin-operated video games of skill and minimal chance have entertained people since the 1970s. Arcade video games use computerized circuitry to take input from the player and translate that into the electronic video display. Relive those memories of dropping quarter after quarter in the machine to get the high score!

This simple plastic and almost indestructible toy has entertained millions of children since 1938. Unlike the more expensive toy soldiers in hobby shops, these soldiers were simplified so that all could afford to create a troop. Relive the hours of play battle as you hang the Army Man Toy ornament.

These simple and colorful bricks are a universal symbol of childhood. Unlike the hyper-connected and digital world in which we live, these blocks call for our imaginations to take over and create new worlds to explore. Come on, let’s play!

Crossword puzzles challenge the mind and pique the interest of the challenger. Most often appearing in newspapers and magazines, one is challenged each time they open the paper. The first crossword puzzle appeared in the December 1913 issue of the New York World.

A humble and quiet creature, Eeyore consistently finds himself on the hard side of luck. Despite his sentence of life, he quietly endures the daily trials and tribulations he faces. This symbol of endurance can be an encouragement to those facing hard time or a remembrance of a beloved childhood character.

Submarines were built and used during the American Civil War. They are used for a variety of non-military purposes including salvage missions, deep sea exploration, and marine exploration. Some submarines are able to remain underwater for several months at a time!