The Toys That Made Us

The Toys That Made Us

Ended First aired 22/Dec/2017 United States English 3 season(s) 12 episode(s)
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The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
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Season 3 · Season 3
4 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Nov/2019
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Professional Wrestling
Air date: 15/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 44 min
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From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.

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From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.

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My Little Pony
Air date: 15/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 44 min
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Bringing immense joy to children, and now bronies, these half-pint hoofers have redefined the modern doll in an era dominated by Barbies and Berries.

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Bringing immense joy to children, and now bronies, these half-pint hoofers have redefined the modern doll in an era dominated by Barbies and Berries.

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Air date: 15/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 46 min
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Inspired by Japan's Super Sentai series, composer Haim Saban's groundbreaking vision has since morphed into a decades-long TV and toy dynasty.

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Inspired by Japan's Super Sentai series, composer Haim Saban's groundbreaking vision has since morphed into a decades-long TV and toy dynasty.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Air date: 15/Nov/2019 · Runtime: 46 min
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Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.

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Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.

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Season 2 · Season 2
4 episode(s) · Air date: 25/May/2018
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Hello Kitty
Air date: 25/May/2018 · Runtime: 43 min
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With the motto "small gift, big smile" as its business philosophy, Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji turned a "kawaii" kitty into a global phenomenon.

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With the motto "small gift, big smile" as its business philosophy, Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji turned a "kawaii" kitty into a global phenomenon.

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LEGO
Air date: 25/May/2018 · Runtime: 45 min
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From humble beginnings in the Danish countryside, this maker of interlocking plastic bricks has become the largest toy manufacturer in the world.

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From humble beginnings in the Danish countryside, this maker of interlocking plastic bricks has become the largest toy manufacturer in the world.

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Transformers
Air date: 25/May/2018 · Runtime: 46 min
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Combining ingenious Japanese toys with a creative backstory written by Marvel Comics, Hasbro introduced a line that changed the toy landscape forever.

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Combining ingenious Japanese toys with a creative backstory written by Marvel Comics, Hasbro introduced a line that changed the toy landscape forever.

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Star Trek
Air date: 25/May/2018 · Runtime: 44 min
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Plagued by years of brand mismanagement and product inconsistency, a popular space franchise must overcome its past in a competitive toy market.

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Plagued by years of brand mismanagement and product inconsistency, a popular space franchise must overcome its past in a competitive toy market.

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Season 1 · Season 1
4 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Dec/2017
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Donald Ian Black
Donald Ian Black
Self - Narrator (voice)
Josh Odsess-Rubin
Josh Odsess-Rubin
Bob Budianski

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Russell M. Jaeger
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Georgia Schwab
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Brian Volk-Weiss
Brian Volk-Weiss
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Tom Stern
Tom Stern
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Benjamin J. Frost
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Cristobal Hernandez
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Deanna Brigidi
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Anne Carkeet
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Cisco Henson
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Edwin Zane
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Ian Roumain
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