Toy links

Toys keep pace with children’s tastes.
“What is the appeal of toys? Do they have any effect on shaping the lives of the youngsters who own them? And what are the most popular varieties?” Scans and transcript of a 1931 Modern Mechanics article.

Fireheart.
A fantastic custom figure by loosecollector of the Marvel character Puma.

Thunder, thunder …
A cool Lion-O custom minifig by Jeffrey Van Hove.

Automotive innovation.
A quirky creation by The Bottomless Paddling Pool based on his own art.

Dr. Crane has left the building.
An excellent digirama by Boogeyman13.

Rain, rain, go away.
Clarissa Innes is one of Fanmode’s favourite toy photographers and photos like this illustrate why.

Resistance is futile.
Dirk Blockwood has more Star Trek dioramas in his Flickr gallery.

On collecting.
“To one with no real interest in collecting, the whole concept can seem pretty alien.”