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Dec 2017 - Nov 2019
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The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
Best Episodes of The Toys That Made Us
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
S3 Ep1
15th Nov 2019
Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.
He-Man
S1 Ep3
22nd Dec 2017
Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.
LEGO
S2 Ep3
25th May 2018
From humble beginners in the Danish countryside, this maker of interlocking plastic bricks has become the largest toy manufacturer in the world.
Worst Episodes of The Toys That Made Us
My Little Pony
S3 Ep3
15th Nov 2019
Bringing immense joy to children, and now bronies, these half-pint hoofers have redefined the modern doll in an era dominated by Barbies and Berries.
Professional Wrestling
S3 Ep4
15th Nov 2019
From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.
Hello Kitty
S2 Ep4
25th May 2018
With the motto "small gift, big smile" as its business philosophy, Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji turned a "kawaii" kitty into a global phenomenon.
The Toys That Made Us Episode Guide
Star Wars
S1 Ep1
22nd Dec 2017
A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.
Barbie
S1 Ep2
22nd Dec 2017
Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.
He-Man
S1 Ep3
22nd Dec 2017
Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.
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