1970's
In 1970, Its closed-cell polyurethane construction made collisions with drywall far less catastrophic.
Nerf Ball
In 1980, This colorful 3×3×3 puzzle challenged players to align each face to a single color.
Rubik's Cube
In 1990, These action figures turned four sewer-dwelling reptiles into a toy-store phenomenon
TMNT Action Figures
In 2000, This Sony console was released and went on to become the best-selling video game system of all time.
PS2
In 2010, Introduced in 2010, this Apple device bridged the gap between smartphones and laptops.
Ipad
In 1972, This fast-paced card game challenges players to get rid of all their cards by matching color or number.
Uno
In 1982, Friendship, magic, and colorful equines defined these collectables franchise.
My Little Pony
In 1992, Variable-speed playback made this cassette recorder a favorite for prank calls.
Talkboy
In 2002, These customizable tops were launched into plastic arenas for head-to-head battles.
Beyblades
In 2012, LeapFrog built this device to introduce early literacy and math skills through interactive apps.
Leap pad
In 1974, Trucks, grip tape, and urethane wheels were key components of this rolling board.
Skateboard
In 1984, Cybertron, Autobots, and Decepticons form the core mythology of this franchise that was more than meets the eye
Transformers
In 1994, Flip-up helmets and martial-arts poses defined this action-figure line.
Might Morphin Power Rangers
In 2004, This programmable humanoid toy robot walked, grabbed objects, and followed infrared commands.
Robosapien
In 2015, Faces on everyday food items turned shopping aisles into toy characters in this line.
Shopkins
In 1976, This toy’s name became shorthand for anything unnaturally flexible.
Stretch Armstrong
In 1986, This system was rebranded for Western markets from it's original name Famicom
NES
In 1996, News footage of shopping scuffles in 1996 centered on this Sesame Street character toy.
Tickle Me Elmo
In 2006, This console became a staple in living rooms, retirement homes, and hospitals alike.
Wii
In 2020, A streaming series created unprecedented demand for this toy without advance marketing.
Baby Yoda
In 1978, The success of these figures established a scale that dominated action figure manufacturing for years.
Star Wars Action Figures
In 1988, This toy was inspired by Scandinavian folklore creatures.
Troll Dolls
In 1998, Holiday shortages and resale markups defined the debut of this electronic pet.
Furby
In 2008, Released alongside a Pixar film with minimal dialogue, these toys relied on visual recognition rather than catchphrases.
WALL-E toys
In 2022, TikTok haul videos helped propel these plush collectibles into mainstream fame.
Squishmallows