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The first LEGO bricks were made of wood. elaborate
The first commercially successful ride-on toy, the Radio Flyer wagon, was invented in 1917. elaborate
The term "stuffed animal" wasn't commonly used until the mid-20th century; earlier, they were often called "soft toys." elaborate
The squeaker in many pet toys is often made from latex, the same material as many rubber bands. elaborate
Many toy companies are now using recycled plastics and sustainable materials like bamboo and organic cotton in their products. elaborate
STEM kits incorporating coding often use visual programming languages like Scratch, making learning to code more accessible and engaging for young children. elaborate
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
The first commercially successful swing set was patented in the 1920s. elaborate
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
The first toy patented in the United States was a doll, in 1866. elaborate
The first radio-controlled model boat was invented in 1898, predating the widespread use of remote control cars and drones by decades. elaborate
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
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