The classic Mr. Potato Head toy is familiar to just about everyone since the 1950s. He has become an icon with a special place in most people’s hearts, and enjoys a devoted following that will doubtless keep him around for many years to come. As his story goes, Mr. Potato Head is a toy that

Tiddlywinks is a classic game from England. Joseph Assheton Fincher, of London, invented and patented the pasttime in 1888, and trademarked it under the name “Tiddledy Winks” in 1889. A popular parlor game in Victorian England, tiddlywinks was played by both adults and children. The game consists of counters, made of wood, bone or ivory,

There are a wide variety of new prints and signs for all tastes and interests.

History of the Jack-in-the-Box Toy The Jack-in-the-Box has been one of the most enduring toys throughout the centuries. There are many stories and theories circulating about the origin of this classic toy. One is that it was popularized in the 15th and 16th centuries, based on the very popular “Punch” puppet featured in the “Punch

Although it was a doll, the Hasbro team had worked to design G.I. Joe as the most rugged action figure ever made.

People have been building mechanical figures as far back as ancient Greek times. In 1206, a Muslim engineer and inventor called Al-Jazari built what is believed to be the first programmable humanoid robots. They were musicians that played instruments while floating in a boat on a lake to entertain royal guests. Inventors continued to experiment

A “Hula Hoop” is a toy made from a plastic tube that can be twirled around a person’s waist, arms, legs or neck. The idea of the Hula Hoop has been around for a very long time and its massive popularity assures it will always be a favorite form of entertainment. The first plastic Hula

The Barbie doll was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, the wife and partner of the Mattel toy company co-founder, Elliot Handler.

Lionel trains are best known for their glory days—the 1950s—when young boys and their dads enjoyed designing train layouts as a great American pastime.

The die-cast toy car, known as Matchbox, was first made in 1954 by a company called Lesney Products.