Stuffed Animals Toys

The term "stuffed animal" wasn't commonly used until the mid-20th century; earlier, they were often called "soft toys." elaborate

Board Games for Kids Toys

Many classic board games for kids, like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders, were originally designed to teach children about counting, colors, and taking turns. elaborate

Action Figures (Marvel, DC, Star Wars) Toys

The first commercially successful action figure line was based on the TV series *Star Wars*, launching in 1978 and sparking a massive toy craze. elaborate

Toys for Children Toys

The first toy patented in the United States was a doll, in 1866. elaborate

Toy and Game Sustainability Toys

Many toy companies are now using recycled plastics and sustainable materials like bamboo and organic cotton in their products. elaborate

Puzzles Toys

The world's largest jigsaw puzzle has over 55,000 pieces. elaborate

Ride-On Toy Toys

The first commercially successful ride-on toy, the Radio Flyer wagon, was invented in 1917. elaborate

Nerf Guns Toys

The first Nerf gun, the "Nerfball Blaster," was launched in 1989 and used foam balls instead of darts. elaborate

The squeaker in many pet toys is often made from latex, the same material as many rubber bands. elaborate

Remote Control Cars/Drones Toys

The first radio-controlled model boat was invented in 1898, predating the widespread use of remote control cars and drones by decades. elaborate

LEGO Toys

The LEGO Group's name is a combination of two Danish words: "leg" (play) and "godt" (good). elaborate

Barbie Toys

Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. elaborate

Outdoor Toys Toys

The first commercially successful swing set was patented in the 1920s. elaborate

Educational Toys (STEM kits) Toys

STEM kits incorporating coding often use visual programming languages like Scratch, making learning to code more accessible and engaging for young children. elaborate

Dolls Toys

The world's largest doll is over 100 feet tall. elaborate

Hot Wheels Toys

The first Hot Wheels car, the Custom Camaro, was designed to have a 1/64th scale, meaning 64 of them would fit end-to-end to equal the length of a real Camaro. elaborate

Play-Doh Toys

Play-Doh was originally a wallpaper cleaner. elaborate

Building Blocks Toys

The first LEGO bricks were made of wood. elaborate