This friction-operated toy "Space Rocket Ship" is an example of the space-themed tin toys that were popular in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Although Japanese-made tin toys came to ...

Dear Mr. Smith: We have had this metal toy car in the family for many years. It still works like new. On the back of the car is printed: Modern Toys, Made in Japan, Patent No. 27579. Can you ...

A classic toy brand is putting its foot down on how NASA rockets are launched. After 30 years of producing "kid-powered" projectiles of its own design, Stomp Rocket is releasing its first NASA set.