Just a few updates around the camp here at Toys Were Us.

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There would be no childhood without the annual tradition of watching things be blown to smithereens. But what exactly brought fireworks to life? This week we answer that, and sit in awe of just how far we've come in terms of size and scale.

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This week we dial in the knobs on the history of a toy that allowed you draw all the nonsense you wanted, without getting in trouble for marking up the walls.

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This week we open up the toy box to see what it took to make our toys come to life. Along the way we find out just what PIXAR means and how Steve Jobs saved Toy Story.

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This week we discuss the history of a Gay icon that was made accidentally, Earring Magic Ken. We also go over two true Gay icon doll.

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This week we discuss the hidden history of a game that all made us just absolutely cut throat, ruthless landlords.

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In a bonus episode that I didn't want to go to waste, we discuss the history of toy soldiers.

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This week we open the little envelope to give you the who what where and how behind Clue/Cluedo.

Make sure to listen to the multiple endings featuring The Black Case Diaries. The Media Obscura. Dem Fancy Dinosaurs. And The He Said She Said Podcast. 

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This week we dig up the dirt (spoiler there isn't it any) on the goodest biggest reddest boy, Clifford the Big Red Dog.

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This week we discuss the history of a toy that caused many playground brawls. We never shot dice, we tossed them Crazy Bones.

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