Signs of Extra Life
Toy makers are collapsing many realities—virtual, augmented, mixed—into one space. We talk to the minds behind Skylanders: Spyro’s Universe and Sphero, the world’s ultimate ball.
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Like Looking In A Mirror, Only Not
Nicolas Cage may be our greatest living actor. On the precipice of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Scott Wayne Indiana talks to Brandon Bird, the insane genius behind the Nicolas Cage Adventure Set.
Sky’s the Limit
The video-gamification of war is well underway with the continual increase in U.S. unmanned drones. We hash out some of the distinctions between military drones, robots and toys in this conversation with Ted Carancho, a leading member of the drone-development community.
Back to Blocks
Scott Wayne Indiana talks to Sifteo’s president and cofounder about the company’s hypermodern take on building blocks, the legacy of videogames, and the digitalization of toys.
War Styles
Our toy columnist talks to Kid Robot about their new response to plastic green army men—neon breakdancers—and the modern battlefield.