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The Best Episodes of The Toys That Made Us

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!

Binge this in 9h 8mPeaking at 8.2/10

The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 3 - He-Man
    8.2/10(839 votes)

    #1 - He-Man

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Toys That Made Us Season 3 Episode 4 - Professional Wrestling
    8.2/10(459 votes)

    #2 - Professional Wrestling

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 1 - Star Wars
    8.1/10(953 votes)

    #3 - Star Wars

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Toys That Made Us Season 2 Episode 3 - LEGO
    8.0/10(715 votes)

    #4 - LEGO

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Toys That Made Us Season 2 Episode 2 - Transformers
    7.8/10(654 votes)

    #5 - Transformers

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 4 - G.I. Joe
    7.7/10(745 votes)

    #6 - G.I. Joe

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Toys That Made Us Season 2 Episode 1 - Star Trek
    7.7/10(636 votes)

    #7 - Star Trek

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Toys That Made Us Season 3 Episode 1 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    7.7/10(337 votes)

    #8 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 2 - Barbie
    7.6/10(757 votes)

    #9 - Barbie

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Toys That Made Us Season 3 Episode 2 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
    7.6/10(637 votes)

    #10 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Toys That Made Us Season 2 Episode 4 - Hello Kitty
    7.3/10(565 votes)

    #11 - Hello Kitty

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Toys That Made Us Season 3 Episode 3 - My Little Pony
    7.2/10(320 votes)

    #12 - My Little Pony

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"He-Man" is the best rated episode of "The Toys That Made Us". It scored 8.2/10 based on 839 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Professional Wrestling".