The Toys That Made Us

The Best Episodes of The Toys That Made Us

Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Every episode of The Toys That Made Us ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Toys That Made Us!

The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
Episodes
12
Avg. Rating
8.5
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  1. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - He-Man

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    Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.

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  2. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - G.I. Joe

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    S1:E4

    Credited with coining the term "action figure" more than 50 years ago, a group of toy marketers reimagined a new genre of dolls for boys.

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  3. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

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    Inspired by Japan's Super Sentai series, composer Haim Saban's groundbreaking vision has since morphed into a decades-long TV and toy dynasty.

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  4. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - My Little Pony

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    Bringing immense joy to children, and now bronies, these half-pint hoofers have redefined the modern doll in an era dominated by Barbies and Berries.

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  5. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Hello Kitty

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    With the motto "small gift, big smile" as its business philosophy, Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji turned a "kawaii" kitty into a global phenomenon.

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  6. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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    Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.

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  8. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Star Trek

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    Plagued by years of brand mismanagement and product inconsistency, a popular space franchise must overcome its past in a competitive toy market.

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  9. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Star Wars

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    A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.

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  10. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Barbie

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    Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.

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  11. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - LEGO

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    From humble beginners in the Danish countryside, this maker of interlocking plastic bricks has become the largest toy manufacturer in the world.

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  12. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Professional Wrestling

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    From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.

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  13. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Transformers

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    Combining ingenious Japanese toys with a creative backstory written by Marvel Comics, Hasbro introduced a line that changed the toy landscape forever.

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Best Episodes Summary

"He-Man" is the best rated episode of "The Toys That Made Us". It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/22/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "G.I. Joe".