TOYS

From Danny DeVito to Taylor Lautner, we remember the various Stretch Armstrongs that almost came to pass.

Like a good fad, good advice is timeless.

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.

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.

More than 60 billion LEGO pieces were produced in 2014 alone. It takes more than 6000 tons of plastic each year to make that many bricks.

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.

LEGO bricks may not come in floral prints or white wicker textures, but that hasn’t stopped Golden Girls enthusiasts from sharing their desire to see Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, Sophia—and yes, even Stan—turned into tiny plastic playthings.

When we visited Hasbro's showroom, we saw plenty of new playthings (for every age!) to get pumped about, from build-your-own lightsabers to truly transformative Transformers—and a little guy named Furbacca.