At #moderism week been out shopping. Bought some treasure, including some 1960s toys. Memba the battle of the century? I enjoyed countless bouts between eternal heavyweight rivals Red (my brother) and Blue (me), but what’s the history behind the famous plastic pugilists? The toy was designed by Marvin Glass and Associates, a Chicago toy design firm that was also responsible for such classics as Mouse Trap and SIMON. The toy was originally released in 1964 and almost immediately became a massive hit. The Red Rocker and the Blue Bomber have gotten a few makeovers in the years since, but the fun remains the same. Airstream show at the Ace Hotel tomorrow! Get ready to rumble!
