Episodes
The Toys That Built America: Transforming Toy Invasion (History Sunday October 15, 2023)
The Toys That Built America: Transforming Toy Invasion airs Sunday October 15, 2023 on History
What can we expect from this episode
In 1983, the underdog company Tonka attempts to import the transformable robot from Japan to the United States, but they quickly find themselves competing with the established Hasbro toy line.
Against the backdrop of major events in American history like the Civil War and the Great Depression, The Toys That Built America shares a different story – one that brings new products and nostalgic toys to the forefront as driving forces behind untold cultural and economic shifts. The four-part docuseries showcases visionaries such as the Parker Brothers, Milton Bradley and Ruth Handler who transformed a small toy company into the billion-dollar empire now known as Mattel. It reveals the little-known stories behind ground-breaking innovations like the Frisbee, and accidental discoveries like how the Slinky was created. Additionally, the docuseries unveils competitive rivalries between iconic brands that changed the fabric of our nation forever. Blending dramatic reenactments and archival footage with interviews from experts, biographers, and others, The Toys That Built America brings to life the surprising tales of the men and women who created some of America’s most beloved and enduring toys including Silly Putty, Monopoly, Barbie, G.I. Joe, and other famous classics.
Season 3 Episode 1
When can we see the episode
The Toys That Built America: Transforming Toy Invasion airs Sunday October 15, 2023 at 21:00 on History
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