8.2/10828 votesLoading...8.2/10(828)Loading...#1 - He-Man
Season 1 Episode 3
Aired 12/22/2017
Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10450 votesLoading...8.2/10(450)Loading...#2 - Professional Wrestling
Season 3 Episode 4
Aired 11/15/2019
From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10946 votesLoading...8.1/10(946)Loading...#3 - Star Wars
Season 1 Episode 1
Aired 12/22/2017
A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10706 votesLoading...8.0/10(706)Loading...#4 - LEGO
Season 2 Episode 3
Aired 5/25/2018
From humble beginners in the Danish countryside, this maker of interlocking plastic bricks has become the largest toy manufacturer in the world.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10649 votesLoading...7.8/10(649)Loading...#5 - Transformers
Season 2 Episode 2
Aired 5/25/2018
Combining ingenious Japanese toys with a creative backstory written by Marvel Comics, Hasbro introduced a line that changed the toy landscape forever.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10330 votesLoading...7.8/10(330)Loading...#6 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Season 3 Episode 1
Aired 11/15/2019
Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10738 votesLoading...7.7/10(738)Loading...#7 - G.I. Joe
Season 1 Episode 4
Aired 12/22/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10631 votesLoading...7.7/10(631)Loading...#8 - Star Trek
Season 2 Episode 1
Aired 5/25/2018
Plagued by years of brand mismanagement and product inconsistency, a popular space franchise must overcome its past in a competitive toy market.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10750 votesLoading...7.6/10(750)Loading...#9 - Barbie
Season 1 Episode 2
Aired 12/22/2017
Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10633 votesLoading...7.6/10(633)Loading...#10 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Season 3 Episode 2
Aired 11/15/2019
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10560 votesLoading...7.3/10(560)Loading...#11 - Hello Kitty
Season 2 Episode 4
Aired 5/25/2018
With the motto "small gift, big smile" as its business philosophy, Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji turned a "kawaii" kitty into a global phenomenon.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10313 votesLoading...7.2/10(313)Loading...#12 - My Little Pony
Season 3 Episode 3
Aired 11/15/2019
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
Episodes
12
Avg. Rating
7.8
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.1
7.7
7.8
7.6
7.8
7.6
8.2
8.0
7.2
Best Episodes Summary
"He-Man" is the best rated episode of "The Toys That Made Us". It scored 8.2/10 based on 828 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, "Professional Wrestling".
