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Pet Toys & Accessories Toys

The squeaker in many pet toys is often made from latex, the same material as many rubber bands. elaborate

Puzzles Toys
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The world's largest jigsaw puzzle has over 55,000 pieces. elaborate

LEGO Toys
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The LEGO Group's name is a combination of two Danish words: "leg" (play) and "godt" (good). elaborate

Board Games for Kids Toys
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Many classic board games for kids, like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders, were originally designed to teach children about counting, colors, and taking turns. elaborate

Action Figures (Marvel, DC, Star Wars) Toys
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The first commercially successful action figure line was based on the TV series *Star Wars*, launching in 1978 and sparking a massive toy craze. elaborate

Building Blocks Toys
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The first LEGO bricks were made of wood. elaborate

Toy and Game Sustainability Toys
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Many toy companies are now using recycled plastics and sustainable materials like bamboo and organic cotton in their products. elaborate

Dolls Toys
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The world's largest doll is over 100 feet tall. elaborate

Stuffed Animals Toys
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The term "stuffed animal" wasn't commonly used until the mid-20th century; earlier, they were often called "soft toys." elaborate

Educational Toys (STEM kits) Toys
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STEM kits incorporating coding often use visual programming languages like Scratch, making learning to code more accessible and engaging for young children. elaborate

Nerf Guns Toys
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The first Nerf gun, the "Nerfball Blaster," was launched in 1989 and used foam balls instead of darts. elaborate

Barbie Toys
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Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. elaborate

Hot Wheels Toys
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The first Hot Wheels car, the Custom Camaro, was designed to have a 1/64th scale, meaning 64 of them would fit end-to-end to equal the length of a real Camaro. elaborate

Outdoor Toys Toys
13

The first commercially successful swing set was patented in the 1920s. elaborate

Ride-On Toy Toys
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The first commercially successful ride-on toy, the Radio Flyer wagon, was invented in 1917. elaborate

Remote Control Cars/Drones Toys
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The first radio-controlled model boat was invented in 1898, predating the widespread use of remote control cars and drones by decades. elaborate

Play-Doh Toys
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Play-Doh was originally a wallpaper cleaner. elaborate

Toys for Children Toys
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The first toy patented in the United States was a doll, in 1866. elaborate

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