Toys Were Us

This week we dig in spoon first to serve up the delicious history of a toy birthed by a greeting card. This is the story of Strawberry Shortcake.

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This week we take a look (get it?) at the history of a toy had that us seeing double vision. Also had us cringing at it's...PROBLEMATIC back story. This is the story of the Viewmaster.

This week's episode brought to you by Fiddlepiddle.com an online buying and selling toy marketplace. 

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Don't skip this one. This week we discuss the history of the Medieval Mace of children's outdoor activities, the Skip It. Do your ankles remember? Will they ever forget?

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This week we discuss the history of a toy that made us obedient to the call of three simple moves.

Twist it.
Pull it.

Bop it.

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This week we take a look into the memory game that made fools of us all. Simon was a challenging mistress that very few mastered.

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This week we discuss the history of the Texas Instrument's mega success, the Speak and Spell. We also premiere our brand new audio set up. And let me tell you, it makes a WORLD of difference. 

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Will this episode entertain you? It is certain. This week talk about the mystical history of the Magic 8 Ball.

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This week we take a look into the history of everyone's favorite mini bakery, the Easy Bake Oven. 

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This week we introduce a monthly segment in which we go over the history of a toy featured in Toy Story. We start with the absolutely bonkers back story of the Slinky.

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This week is a battle of the sexes as we take a look into the history of both Polly Pocket and Mighty Max.

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