Beka Star / Wonderscope

England, 1950s

In the vintage toy category is this 1950s Beka Star 3D viewer. Also known as a Playcraft Wonderscope. Playcraft, along with its partner company, Mettoy, were founded in the '30s (Mettoy) and '40s (Playcraft) in England by two Germans. Corgi Toys also came out of those 2 companies which eventually merged. Made of plastic, the 2-color design makes it look a tad bit fancier than other similarly designed viewers. We’ve also heard its design gives off Star Wars & Star Trek vibes … Luke’s Landspeeder, Starship Enterprise, etc!

Primary Material: Plastic
Media Format: Paper
Light Source: Natural light
Focus: Fixed
Interocular: Fixed