Build, Destroy, Re-build (Repeat)
Guys & Dollhouses
Lights, Camera, Action Figures!
Toy Store Story
(Plush) Animal Kingdom
High-Tech Toys
200
A variation of the Danish word for "Play Well", these constructible plastic bricks are one of the most popular toys in recent years (and has its own movie in 2014)
What is Lego?
200
This iconic fashion doll brand from Mattel since its start in 1959 is known for her blonde hair, pink outfits, fashion accessories, & Ken (it even has a song by Aqua during the late 90s)!
Who is Barbie?
200
In 1984, Hasbro released this toyline from Japan in the US based on transforming robots that are "more than meets the eye", with Autobots & Decepticons battling for control of Cybertron on Earth
What are Transformers?
200
This toy store is best known for its mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe, which relaunched last year in New Jersey & Texas after the original company was brought out from bankruptcy
What is Toys "R" Us?
200
Originally marketed to little girls, this toy line about horses from Hasbro since 1981 got a boost in popularity in the 2010s thanks to "Friendship is Magic" & their fanbase called "bronies"
What is My Little Pony?
200
This type of electronics, highly sought by kids since the 1980s, consist of systems such as Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, PlayStation, Xbox, N64, & Nintendo Switch
What are video games?
400
Introduced in 1968, this best-known die-cast car brand involves not only awesome car designs & cars, but also for its iconic orange track that can be customizable
What is Hot Wheels?
400
You can't really play your Barbie (and Ken) dolls without this kind of building
What is a doll house?
400
Originally released as 12-inch action figures in 1963, this US Military-themed franchise about a Real American Hero is best known for its 3.75-inch action figures since 1982 (and knowing is half the battle)!
Who is G.I. Joe?
400
The oldest toy store in the US since 1862, it is well known in recent history for its dance-on piano, made famous by Tom Hanks in the 1988 movie Big
What is FAO Schwarz?
400
This electronic toy based on a red character from Sesame Street was released in 1996, and caused a "shopping frenzy" during the holiday season that year
What is Tickle-Me-Elmo?
400
If you're a 2000s kid (or teen), you can't listen to music without this electronic device made from the company founded by Steve Jobs
What is an iPod?/What is an Apple iPod?
600
Best known for its big building blocks for younger children, this toy (and brand) recently re-launched in 2017 to include building sets designed for kids and adults (to better compete with Lego)
What are Mega Bloks?
600
These fashion dolls launched in 2001 are known for almond-shaped eyes with eye shadow and lush, glossy lips; the original 4 dolls include Yasmin, Cloe, Jade & Sasha
What are Bratz?
600
This toy company is best known for making Star Wars action figures during the original trilogy (1977-1983)
What is Kenner?
600
These 2 retailers sell toys geared for teens and young adults in addition to kids- one's dedicated to video games, and one is dedicated to originally emo/punk culture (now dedicated to pop culture)
Who are GameStop and Hot Topic?
600
This electric mouse is the mascot from Pokemon, & he has a lot of merchandise including toys and an electronic talking plush (the latter came out in 1999)!
Who is Pikachu?
600
Famously used in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, this cassette recorder & player features a variable-speed voice changer
What is a Talkboy?
800
Recently returned in 2020, this toyline features cars in 1:87 & has transformable/buildable playsets, such as Super Van City
What are Micro Machines?
800
Released in 1983, this toy involves plastic cases that transforms into dollhouses or other playsets, with figurines less than an inch tall (think Micro Machines for girls)
What is Polly Pocket?
800
You can't let the kids have all the fun, right? This company & online store makes collectable action figures for adults based on franchises such as Marvel, DC Comics, and Star Wars
What are Sideshow Collectables?
800
Founded in 1922, if you remember going to the mall in the 1980s & 1990s, no mall visit is complete without visiting this toy retailer whose logo is red and yellows!
What is KB Toys?
800
This store is known for building plush bears (and stuffing them)
What is Build-a-Bear?/What is Build-a-Bear Workshop?
800
It sounds like something from sci-fi series or those military shooter games, but you can fly this remote-control aircraft to record video or take aerial shots from the sky
What is a drone?
1000
This battle spinning top toy is customizable, and is based on a Japanese manga & anime whose toyline is sold by Hasbro since 2002
What is Beyblade?
1000
In July 2010, Barbie maker Mattel released these series of dolls inspired by monster movies and sci-fi horror movies
What is Monster High?
1000
Revealed at the 2011 New York Toy Fair, these figurines based on Good Smile's Nendoroid figures feature licensed characters from pop culture as well as sports athletes
What are Funko Pop! Vinyl?
1000
Best known for selling educational toys, this toy store was acquired by Toys "R" Us in 1999, and had independent stores until 2004
What is Imaginarium?
1000
In 1998, Hasbro released this electronic toy resembling a mix between a hamster and owl, & speaks a language called "Furbish", making it a must-have holiday toy upon its release
What is a Furby?
1000
The pre-cursor to Digimon, this digital pet made by Bandai since 1996 is named after these 2 Japanese words: tamago (which means egg) and uotchi (which means watch)
What is a Tamagotchi?