Gifts for toys fans
Know someone who loves toys? Pick their favourite topic for gift ideas, with a fact to share when they open it.
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Action Figures (Marvel, DC, Star Wars)
The first commercially successful action figure line was based on the TV series *Star Wars*, launching in 1978 and sparking a massive toy craze.
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Barbie
Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
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Board Games for Kids
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.
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Building Blocks
The first LEGO bricks were made of wood.
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Dolls
The world's largest doll is over 100 feet tall.
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Educational Toys (STEM kits)
STEM kits incorporating coding often use visual programming languages like Scratch, making learning to code more accessible and engaging for young children.
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Hot Wheels
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.
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LEGO
The LEGO Group's name is a combination of two Danish words: "leg" (play) and "godt" (good).
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Nerf Guns
The first Nerf gun, the "Nerfball Blaster," was launched in 1989 and used foam balls instead of darts.
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Outdoor Toys
The first commercially successful swing set was patented in the 1920s.
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Pet Toys & Accessories
The squeaker in many pet toys is often made from latex, the same material as many rubber bands.
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Play-Doh
Play-Doh was originally a wallpaper cleaner.
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Puzzles
The world's largest jigsaw puzzle has over 55,000 pieces.
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Remote Control Cars/Drones
The first radio-controlled model boat was invented in 1898, predating the widespread use of remote control cars and drones by decades.
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Ride-On Toy
The first commercially successful ride-on toy, the Radio Flyer wagon, was invented in 1917.
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Stuffed Animals
The term "stuffed animal" wasn't commonly used until the mid-20th century; earlier, they were often called "soft toys."
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Toy and Game Sustainability
Many toy companies are now using recycled plastics and sustainable materials like bamboo and organic cotton in their products.
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Toys for Children
The first toy patented in the United States was a doll, in 1866.
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