TOYS

The Newest Rubik’s Cube Is Made From Recycled Plastic

But don’t toss out your original Rubik’s Cube—the manufacturer will recycle it for you, free of charge.

The Robosaurus must eat, preferably economy sedans.

When the Car-Eating, Airplane-Devouring Robosaurus Roamed the Earth

With 12,000 pounds of bite force, this 40-foot-tall robot ate cars like candy—and audiences ate it up.

Peter Billingsley is Ralphie Parker in 'A Christmas Story' (2023).

An Eye-Popping History of the Red Ryder BB Gun From 'A Christmas Story'

Ralphie Parker's thirst for an air rifle was borne out of a real toy trend and a fake cowboy.

Vintage Original Mr and Mrs Potato Head commercial 1960's

Watch a Vintage Commercial for Mr. Potato Head, the First Toy Advertised on TV

Mr. Potato Head made history when its first television commercial aired in 1952.

SEE IT: The wild story of the Cabbage Patch Kid Riots of 1983

Relive the Cabbage Patch Kid Riots of 1983

In the weeks leading up to Christmas 1983, pandemonium erupted at toy stores across America as shoppers scrambled to get their hands on Cabbage Patch Kids.

A Sea-Monkeys ad from an old comic book. A border has been added and the ad has been placed on a background.

20 Amazing Facts About Sea-Monkeys

Here are a few things you might not have known about Sea-Monkeys, one of your favorite childhood pets.

Dala horses are more than just holiday trinkets.

How the Dala Horse Became a Symbol of Sweden

These traditional Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir.

1987 Micro Machines Car & Playset Commercial (Featuring John Moschitta the Micro Machine Man)

When Micro Machines Took Off

The thumbnail-sized cars were a hit thanks in large part to John Muschitta Jr., the world's fastest-talking pitchman.

The Queen of Rock and Roll in Barbie form.

Tina Turner Is Getting the Barbie Treatment

The Queen of Rock and Roll was apparently “very involved in the design process” of her Barbie counterpart.

The Uncanny Rise of the Haunted Doll Market

Not all dolls are created equal: Some are kinda creepy, some are hella creepy, and some are haunted. Or at least, they’re said to be.

You Can Now Shop at Goodwill Online

Bargain hunters can now comb through an online inventory of more than 100,000 items like clothing and books.

This Clever App Tells You What to Build With Your LEGO Pile

Just snap a picture of your random LEGO assortment and Brickit will provide inspiration.

20 Magical Facts About My Little Pony

My Little Pony—one of Hasbro's most recognizable and beloved toy lines—has been flying off shelves since it debuted in 1983. Here are a few things you might not have known about the toys, the TV shows they starred in, and the Bronies they inspired.

See How the News Covered Video Games in 1980

As is the case with any new technology aimed at kids, parents were concerned.

8 Fun Facts About Pillow People

Pillow People—the plush bed buddies that were all the rage in the 1980s—were invented after a nightmare.

Jane Goodall is Getting the Barbie Treatment—With a Doll Made of Recycled Plastic

The Barbie ‘Inspiring Women’ series is honoring one of the world’s most iconic primatologists and conservationists.

Sectaurs was just one of many failed 1980s toys.

12 Toys From the 1980s That Didn't Take Off

Many people of a certain age look back at the 1980s as the golden age of toys. But some action figures just didn't resonate—at least back then.

Make a splash at your next pool party with these toys and games.

12 Fun Pool Toys and Games Under $40 That the Whole Family Will Love

Get your summer started with 12 of the best pool toys and games like Intex pool volleyball, water blasters, and more.

Dozens of Creepy Dolls Keep Washing Up on Texas Beaches

Researchers at the University of Texas keep running into dolls that could be the star of their very own horror movie.

11 Early Incarnations of Beloved Toys

Here's what some famous toys like Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head looked like in their early days.

Some old-school G.I. Joes line up for duty.

New on Throwback Video: The Plastic, Fantastic History of G.I. Joe

Who has worse aim than stormtroopers? Probably the heroes and adversaries of G.I. Joe, Hasbro’s never-ending toy story about an elite U.S. combat team facing of

Welcome to Ponyhenge—a Massive, Mysterious, and Ever-Growing Graveyard for Rocking Horses in Massachusetts

Like Stonehenge, the rocking horse graveyard in Lincoln, Massachusetts, known as Ponyhenge is shrouded in mystery.

Why LEGO Pieces Have Been Washing Up on English Beaches for 25 Years

In 1997, 4.8 million LEGO pieces—many of which were nautical-themed—fell off a cargo ship. They're still turning up on beaches 25 years later.

Recreate an Iconic Scene From Jurassic Park With LEGO's New T. Rex Breakout Set

Pre-order LEGO's new 1212-piece T. Rex Breakout set, which lets you recreate an iconic scene from the film ‘Jurassic Park.'

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