Episode #101: Learn Toy History With Toys That Built America
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Before you can build the toy business of your dreams, you’ve got to know the history of the toy businesses that came before you. In today’s episode I’ll be sharing insider information directly from the producers of the new History Channel series, The Toys that Built America! This upcoming series dives into the history of toy titans like Hasbro and Mattel, with expert interviews and dramatic reenactments.
During today’s episode you’ll get mini toy history lessons on Hot Wheels, Matchbox cars, Barbie, GI Joe, and Slinky! Everything discussed is just a preview of what you’ll learn when you watch The Toys That Build America, which airs on November 28th. Plus! If you tune into the series you might catch The Toy Coach teaching you some important toy history.
EPISODE CLIFF NOTES
My BIG announcement about a special guest who will be on The Toys That Built America [00:02:24]
The shocking truths you’ll learn behind your favorite childhood toys [00:04:56]
What’s really considered a novelty toy in this industry [00:06:35]
Why the word “doll” was banned from use when talking about one of Hasbro’s most popular action figure lines. [00:11:26]
The big names in the world of toys that will be expert guests on this new series, The Toys That Built America [00:14:46]