Posted on 16 June 2011.
Way back in the golden years of the late 1980’s the NERF Blast A Ball came into the world. This little weapon made it possible to annoy adults from as far as six feet away, giving you plenty of time to shoot and run. A lot of people refer to it as the first PUSH [...]
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Posted on 30 November 2010.
Since its introduction by Mattel in 1968, Hot Wheels has become a household icon. From birthdays to holidays, it is a classic gift for children of all ages. The over 50 years of history behind the Hot Wheels brand is an extremely interesting but generally unknown. Tags: car models, Treasure Hunt Series, hot wheels cars, [...]
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Posted on 31 October 2010.
Every year, the Marine Toys for toys unveils a poster to help promote the toy drive for that year. While the last couple years have seen the same design according to the official Toys for Tots website (an effect of the recession?) there are a lot of great designs. Take a look at these great [...]
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Posted on 26 August 2010.
The Little People brought to us by Fisher-Price have been a classic American toy, introducing children to role-play toys allowing their imagination to creatively develop. The history of Little People is one so interesting it must be told. Tags: facial characteristics, spanish speakers, fond memory, american toy, role play, Discover Channel, school bus, Mid West, [...]
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Posted on 24 August 2010.
We all remember growing up with various toys. However, one of the most classic toys that has stayed a favorite of children over the years is the LEGO brick. These simple, colorful blocks offer children a way to enhance their imagination and make their dreams become a reality. Whether it is building a future dream [...]
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1990s Toys: Beanie Babies, Pokemon, Tickle Me Elmo: The incredible demand created for toys in the 1990’s marked a new height in American consumerism. The toys that came out in the 1990s were collected by children and adults, and there w... 
1940s Toys: In the 1940’s, the world was fighting its biggest war. In the U.S., people were forced to ration what they had to be able to supply the war effort with what it needed to be successfu... 
1900s Toys of the 20th Century: At the turn of the 20th century, new industrial methods and were used to make toys. Dolls were made with a higher quality and along with the new technology, there were many new toys that... 
1910s Toys: The 1910’s were a generation of building. The nation was building its infrastructure, building wealth, and kids were building with their toys. The most popular toys of the 1910’s... 
History of Marine Toys for Tots Promotional Posters: Every year, the Marine Toys for toys unveils a poster to help promote the toy drive for that year. While the last couple years have seen the same design according to the official Toys for T... 
1980s Toys: Cabbage Patch Kids, TMNT, Nintendo: In the 1980’s, the desire for toys was the highest it had ever been. Christmas usually means a mad rush by parents to find the next “must have” toy for their kids, and Cabbage Pa... 
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