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They'll be softer, too, but still not painless if you step on one.

Some Barbies that you may have played with as a child will set you back quite a bit if you want to recreate your original collection.

The dolls are part of Mattel's aim to inspire young women.

Your cat will probably be jealous of its brick doppelganger.

The plastic toys are opening doors to cheaper, modular scientific tools.

Forget playing them Mozart in the womb, give your kids the toys of a genius instead.

From the appliances in your kitchen to the flowers in your yard, every detail is accounted for.

In 1918, the U.S. government threatened to close down toy factories and discourage gift-giving to shift focus toward the war. A.C. Gilbert wasn't having it.

The rock icon is also a huge model train nerd, and he's selling off some of his collection.

Whether you owned a Johnny Seven One Man Army or just want to know more about the ultra-violent, bestselling toy of 1964, let's take a look back at some of the dangerous toys of yesteryear.

For more than 50 years, the toy truck has been a holiday rarity: a gas station gift that people actually want.

The hottest toy of 1996—which led to concussions, mass hysteria, and one designer becoming a Unabomber suspect—is making a comeback.

Your mom was right: that old-school Pyrex is worth a pretty penny these days.

Discover which of these rare 1970s toys, albums, and housewares could make garage sales worth your while.

Some amazing news for your 10-year-old self.

It's time to go through the attic, the garage, and the boxes at your parents' house. If you saved your old Happy Meal toys, you could be sitting on a goldmine.

The experiential play center in Billund, Denmark, opened its doors to the public in late September.

Ralphie's mom tried to warn us.

Learn how the tiny trinkets get their colorful centers and perfectly round shapes.

When art school dropout Ralph Shaffer was hired by American Greetings to illustrate greeting cards in 1964, the 23-year-old was tasked with depicting delicate flower petals and hopping bunny rabbits.