Toys

What '90s toy had to be recalled for being too dangerous?

What '90s toy had to be recalled for being too dangerous?

Every generation has had its fair share of dangerous toys that somehow hit the market shelves. Ask anyone born before 1980 about Lawn Darts, and you'll understand what I mean. While there's a scent of '90s nostalgia in the air these days, it too posed its threats. Actually, I can...

Where is Teddy Ruxpin from?

Where is Teddy Ruxpin from?

Technology in the 1980s was just advanced enough to do some cool stuff, and just bad enough to make some of those things terrifying for children. Such was the case with many of the toys that came out in the '80s. Teddy Ruxpin fits squarely into that category — even just...

What year was the Barbie doll introduced?

What year was the Barbie doll introduced?

No matter what you think about the line of dolls, it’s hard to argue with the sheer perseverance of Barbie. The brand has adapted to seemingly every era of popular culture since its inception, and to this day finds new ways to leave its mark on society. It’s...

Who voiced Optimus Prime in the 1980s Transformers animated series?

Who voiced Optimus Prime in the 1980s Transformers animated series?

I frankly don't care if was all a concoction to sell me toys — I loved the original '80s Transformers cartoon (and bought the toys, too). And among all of the characters, none felt so safe nor strong as Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots and defender of humans. A...

Which is NOT a Garbage Pail Kid?

Which is NOT a Garbage Pail Kid?

The '80s were truly f***ed up. Case in point, the collectible trading cards/franchise based upon the hugely successful Cabbage Patch Kids — whose entire premise was strange enough (cabbages that give birth to dolls) — that provided some of the strangest, most grotesque artwork you will ever see. That's right,...