The sweet spot for home turntable enthusiasts on a budget seems to be the $200 mark. This might be the best of the bunch.
One can only imagine the sake-fueled club hopping that led to the development of the Seiko Frequency drum machine watch.
The National Toy Hall of Fame
By James Grahame
Few of us ever stop to consider what makes a toy truly great, yet we know it the moment we see it. The National Toy Hall of Fame currently includes 36 toys that have reached iconic status. To be included, a toy must be widely known, more than a passing fad and promote discovery and innovation.
Interestingly, only one of the inductees is electric and none are battery-powered, although items like the View-Master and Etch A Sketch feature ingenious mechanical design. The museum also honors the role of packaging, in the form of a generic cardboard box. I won't spoil your fun by writing up the full list; go check it out and let everyone know what your favorites are in the comments. By the way, if you're itching for a bit of afternoon fun, try out the Ohio Art Company's online Etch A Sketch.
