Fun Toy Facts
This toy was originally a set of plastic parts that were attached to pins. Children would then decorate a potato or other vegetable with the pieces.
What is Mr. Potato Head?
These colourful, plastic building blocks – which first went on sale in 1947 – remain just as popular with kids today.
What are Legos?
Famously named after President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, these are one of the most beloved stuffed-animals around.
What are Teddy Bears?
The name of this toy is formed from the Danish words "Leg Godt" meaning "Play well." In latin, the name of this toy means "I put together."
What is LEGO?
American company Mattel were onto a winner when they first released this tall, leggy blonde into the world on 9 March 1959. She generated 10 million sales worldwide alone between 1992 and 1995.
Who is Barbie?
All it takes is a shake to make a detailed masterpiece disappear, but that's part of this toy's appeal.
What is a Etch-a-Sketch?
These dolls were named after their inventor's daughter and son.
Who is Barbie and Ken?
It’s infamous for causing family arguments, yet that hasn’t stopped this Hasbro game from becoming the best-selling board game of all time. 275 million of these game boards have been sold worldwide.
What is Monopoly?
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all played with these in some form or another. Just don't lose them.
What are marbles?
This toy was originally designed to clean wall paper.
What is Play-Doh?
These cool, pint-sized dolls have dominated the toy market in recent years. According to NPD, these surprise dolls were the best-selling toy of the year for four years running from 2017-2019
What are L.O.L Surprise Dolls?
With a seemingly infinite number of creatively named colors, these are a creative staple for young budding artists.
What are Crayons?
This toy is an ancient invention. The Ancient Greeks often used this as a form of exercise. These have been made from metal, bamboo, wood, grasses, and even vines. Today, they are most commonly made from plastic. Their name comes from British sailors noticing the similarity between this exercise and Hawaiian native dancing.
What is a Hula Hoop?
This brain-teasing toy could keep us occupied for hours. Invented in 1974, these toys are a retro classic which generated a staggering 100 million sales by 1983 alone. For those still up to the challenge – the current world record for cracking one of these is 3.43 seconds.
What are Rubix cubes?
While the Atari 2600 is in the Hall of Fame for bringing video games into the home, this toy is here because it brought them back out. Now, kids could play "Kirby's Dream Land," "Pokémon Blue," and hundreds of other games no matter where they were.
What is Nintendo Game Boy?