The Toys That Made Us(2017)
7.5
3 SeasonsDocumentary
Overview
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
Created By: Brian Volk-Weiss
Official Trailer
Episodes
Ep 1
Star Wars
A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.
22/12/201752 min
Ep 2
Barbie
Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.
22/12/201745 min
Ep 3
He-Man
Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.
22/12/201747 min
Ep 4
G.I. Joe
Credited with coining the term "action figure" more than 50 years ago, a group of toy marketers reimagined a new genre of dolls for boys.
22/12/201746 min
Show Info
StatusEnded
NetworkNetflix
TypeDocumentary
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