TINLEY PARK, Ill. - The thrill of the hunt is the main inspiration for collectors, according to The Toy Scout, who is in town for the weekend to buy your vintage toys. Jeff Schriefer, The Toy ...

“We’re trained to use toys as tools—that’s what separates us from a typical playgroup,” she explained. “We break child development down into many steps, small pieces of big milestones.

If you want to foster your child’s independent learning and play, Montessori-inspired toys can help them confidently engage with the world on their own. Sami Krasny, a play-based education ...

"G.I. Joe, Star Wars, He-Man, Transformers, Thundercats," Jeff Schriefer, roadshow manager for The Toy Scout, said. Those are just a few franchises that left an impact on millions across the world ...

That changed in 1997, when Steyr introduced the Steyr Scout Rifle, which Cooper helped design. Now, a quarter-century later, the Scout Rifle concept remains somewhat of an oddity to many ...

Just a few years after announcing its ambitious intention to revive the Scout brand—once owned by the International Harvester Company—VW has issued proof of concept in the form of the 2028 ...

Introduce little builders to the world of construction with the Stanley Jr. Battery Operated Toy Hammer Drill. Scaled down for young hands, this tool for tykes sparks creativity and helps ...

hard cash this week to part with their vintage toys and collectibles as the renowned Toy Scout team made a stop in the Forest City. “It’s always fun to see what everybody brings in,” said ...

Prior to this age, many kids pretend to cook meals in a toy kitchen, but at 9 they may be able to follow a recipe and prepare a real home-cooked meal. Advertisement When it comes to presents ...

Volkswagen has chosen to revive the Scout brand (of International Harvester Scout fame) for a new line of off-road-focused electric vehicles over 40 years after the last Scout II rolled off the ...