Popular Playthings
While many of today's most popular toys are modern to the max, other favorites go back generations. Take a trip back to birthdays and Christmases past with this look at some of toymaking's greatest debuts.
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Parcheesi Game
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Lionel Trains
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Teddy Bears
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Erector Sets
Tinker Toys
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Radio Flyer Wagon
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Raggedy Ann
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Madame Alexander dolls
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Stuffed Mickey and Minnie Mouse dolls
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Monopoly
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Tonka trucks
Magic 8 Ball
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Scrabble
Slinky
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Mr. Potato Head
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Matchbox Cars
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Play-Doh
Yahtzee
Original Ant Farm
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Frisbee
Corn Popper push toy
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Barbie
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Etch-A-Sketch
Game of Life
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Easy Bake Oven
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Twister
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Big Wheel
Battleship
Lite Brite
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Nerf Balls
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Star Wars action figures
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Hungry Hungry Hippos
Simon Electronic Game
Magna Doodle
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Rubik's Cube
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Trivial Pursuit
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Cabbage Patch Kids
My Little Pony
Care Bears
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Pictionary
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Tickle-Me Elmo
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Razor Scooter
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Credits:
Toy Industry Association, CBS News
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