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Against the backdrop of major events in American history like the Civil War and the Great Depression, The Toys That Built America shares a different story – one that brings new products and nostalgic toys to the forefront as driving forces behind untold cultural and economic shifts. The four-part docuseries showcases visionaries such as the Parker Brothers, Milton Bradley and Ruth Handler who transformed a small toy company into the billion-dollar empire now known as Mattel. It reveals the little-known stories behind ground-breaking innovations like the Frisbee, and accidental discoveries like how the Slinky was created. Additionally, the docuseries unveils competitive rivalries between iconic brands that changed the fabric of our nation forever. Blending dramatic reenactments and archival footage with interviews from experts, biographers, and others, The Toys That Built America brings to life the surprising tales of the men and women who created some of America's most beloved and enduring toys including Silly Putty, Monopoly, Barbie, G.I. Joe, and other famous classics.
From Furbys to Pogs, the 1990s were full of unforgettable fad toys! It was a decade where old school toys like Beanies Babies went head-to-head with high tech wonders like Tamagotchi, and desperate parents would do anything to get their hands on them.
Whether you wear them, ride them, push them, or drive them, some of the funnest toys of childhood are built on wheels. From the velocipede to the Schwinn Stingray, or even pedal cars to Power Wheels, we're rolling our way through the history of the hottest toys on wheels and the surprising stories behind their creations.
For six decades two silly, but savvy entrepreneurs--S.S. Adams and H. Fishlove--turned their love of a good joke into a booming prank toy industry. Their heated rivalry produced hundreds of tricks and gags that entertained and annoyed four generations of Americans, many of which are still being sold to this day.
From Lionel Trains to video games, for the right collector our cherished childhood toys can be worth millions! Over the last three decades, people have paid some truly outrageous prices to get their hands on that elusive toy they always wanted. But which ones are the most valuable of all time?
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