The delicious beginnings of the best Snoopy-endorsed ice treat machine ever made.

TOYS
How the urinating doll industry went too far.
The story of the much beloved toy that's been a hit since day one.
From Danny DeVito to Taylor Lautner, we remember the various Stretch Armstrongs that almost came to pass.
For 65 years, the toy has been enjoyed by children, astronauts, engineers, and artists alike.
Ty Warner had struck gold. In 1996, his Beanie Babies had surpassed $250 million in sales, creating a phenomenon that was unlike anything the toy industry had ever seen.
A peek inside the zaniest toy factory in American history.
The makers of the Hula Hoop would also like to interest you in a bomb shelter.
Think you can predict the origin story of the classic fortune-telling toy? Don’t count on it.
Check your closets: These seven forgotten toys are worth more because they were rarities in the first place.
How inventor Larry Weiss gambled his future on underwear that was fun to wear.
When it comes to G.I. Joe, knowing is half the battle.
Though He-Mania was not engineered to last, it remains one of the biggest toy success stories of all time.
Thirty years ago, millions of children (and more than a few adults) became obsessed with 'ThunderCats,' that quintessential ‘80s cartoon about a race of sword-wielding cat people who arrive on Third Earth to protect its inhabitants from the evil Mumm-Ra.
Although the screen time for many of the following bipedal, humanoid creatures was often quite limited, children and collectors alike have always shared an affinity for these curious aliens.
When attendees line up outside Comic Con International for tonight’s preview, there’s one exclusive they’ll be probably more eager to get their hands on than any others: Jabba the Hutt, the first figure in Hasbro’s Star Wars Deluxe Black Series. Here's ho
A trio of female scientists—an astronomer, a paleontologist and a chemist—are coming to the LEGO universe later this summer. The series was selected as the latest Lego Ideas winner, which allows fans to submit and vote on ideas for upcoming sets.
To figure out the story behind one of America’s classic childhood toys, we have to start in Venice, Italy.