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.

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