Season 3 Episode 8
The Toys That Built America
TV-PGDocumentary • HistorySeason 312 Episodes
Happy AccidentsS3 E18133459Two chance discoveries in the 1950s turn mundane industrial materials into legendary toys; Etch A Sketch and Play-Doh will rake in billions for decades to come, but not everyone will reap the rewards.
Most Valuable ToysS3 E12A look at the enormous prices people have paid over the last three decades to get their hands on the cherished toys they have always wanted.
The Prank Toy RaceS3 E11The hundreds of trick and gag toys produced by entrepreneurs S.S. Adams and H. Fishlove that have that entertained and annoyed Americans over six decades, and how many are still being sold.
Hottest WheelsS3 E10From the velocipede to the Schwinn Stingray, or even pedal cars to Power Wheels, viewers will roll their way through the history of the hottest toys on wheels and the surprising stories behind their creations.
90's Fad ToysS3 E9From 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 parents would do anything to get their hands on them.
The Santa That America BuiltS3 E8Santa Claus is a beloved figure and face on Earth, a symbol of hope and goodwill; the story of the creative minds, brands, and major events that shaped the image of St. Nick.
Old Games, New TwistsS3 E6As toys become increasingly complex in the early 1970s, two unconventional inventors risk their homes and careers to bring revolutionary twists to classic games; together, Uno and Connect Four unleash a wave of family-friendly games.
Mighty Mutant MayhemS3 E5The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles high kick their way into the action figure market in the late 1980s, opening the door for a new kind of martial arts toy; their place at the top is soon challenged by a mighty morphin phenomenon.
Game Night LegendsS3 E4In the 1970s, the board game industry was aimed almost entirely at children, until a literal game changer came along in Trivial Pursuit; redefining the possibilities for adult fun, it opened up a whole new genre.
Video Game VisionariesS3 E3Thanks to the industry-defining innovations of three men through the creation of games like Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon, Nintendo goes from a struggling playing card company to a video game juggernaut.
Mind Game MastersS3 E2Postwar peace and prosperity reveals a demand for more challenging pastimes; after decades of struggle, three different innovators break the mold to release games that combine fun with an intellectual challenge: Scrabble, Clue and Yahtzee.
Transforming Toy InvasionS3 E1In 1983, underdog company Tonka sets out to bring the transformable robot from Japan to America, but they're soon confronted by an industry giant as Hasbro has its own competing toy line.
The Santa That America BuiltSeason 3 Episode 8
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