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In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want for Christmas?
a Red Ryder BB Gun
These plushy characters, each equipped with a badge to symbolize their emotions, quickly garnered buzz when they hit the toy market in Christmas of 1983.
Care Bears
The Care Bears first appeared in 1981 as part of a line of greeting cards created by American Greetings. Today, the bear’s multi-media empire has expanded to multiple feature films, books, and of course, merch.
In the film "Gremlins", what is the name of the leader of the bad Gremlins?
Stripe
What famous company has this slogan?
"The Best a Man Can Get"
Gillette
In a football game, how many points is a touchdown worth?
6
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In the film "Last Holiday", what does Georgia do that leads to her getting a CAT Scan?
Bumps her head on a cabinet at work
Originally retailing for $0.69, this popular toy was originally released in the Christmas season of 1968.
Hot Wheels
To date, over 6 billion Hot Wheels have been sold. They are considered one of the best-selling toys of all time, with more than 16 units said to be sold every second.
In Adventures in Babysitting, which Marvel character does the little girl say that Dawson (the mechanic) reminds her of?
Thor
What famous company has this slogan?
"Betcha can't eat just one!"
Lay's
Which bloodtype is universal donor?
O-
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In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, what does Hermey wish he could be instead of an elf?
A dentist
This popular toy, which was originally released in 1964, is often hailed as the first true "action figure".
G.I. Joe
The toy's initial popularity was fueled by Hasbro’s strategic marketing, which included commercials and tie-ins with real-world military events like the Vietnam War. With more than 400 million action figures sold since his debut, G.I. Joe is still one of the most beloved and best-selling toy lines in history.
In Die Hard, what are Hans Gruber and his associates looking to steal?
To secure $640 million in negotiable bearer bonds from the vault.
What famous company has this slogan?
"Open happiness"
Coca-Cola
What was America's first national park?
Yellowstone National Park
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In what Christmas film is "TurboMan" the year's hot Christmas toy?
Jingle All the Way
In 1996, this interactive plush toy became a cultural phenomenon during the holiday season, with retailers running out of stock almost immediately.
Tickle Me Elmo
To capitalize on the shortage, some offered to sell the toy for roughly $1,000. By the end of the following year, over 5 million children had nabbed a doll, making it one of the best-selling toys of all time.
In The Shining, what is the room number of infamous hotel room that Jack enters during the film?
Room 237
The original room number from the novel is Room 217 however the owner of the Timberline Lodge - where Stanley Kubrick shot the film - feared that no one would want to stay in that room out of superstition. Therefore the room number was changed to the non-existent Room 237. Ironically, room 217 is actually the most requested room at Timberline Lodge.
What famous company has this slogan?
"Go Further"
Ford
What animal's nickname is the "sea cow"
The manatee
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In the film "Elf", what does Buddy the Elf shout when he is struck in the face with a snowball?
"Son of a nutcracker!"
In the year 1952, history was made when this infamous play-pal became the first toy to ever be advertised on American television.
Mr. Potato Head
The Hasbro (HAS) toy came from a simple concept: A set of plastic eyes, lips, and other facial features that could be stuck onto a real potato to create a face. To date, more than 100 million units have been sold worldwide.
In Uncle Buck, what mole-related insult does John Candy say to the principal at his niece's school as he is walking out of her office?
"Here's a quarter. Go downtown and have a rat chew that thing off your face"
What famous company has this slogan?
"It keeps going, and going, and going"
Energizer Batteries
Who was the very first "American Idol" winner
Kelly Clarkson
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