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All 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.
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Season 1

  • Star Wars
    8.1/10950 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Barbie
    7.6/10755 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • He-Man
    8.2/10835 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • G.I. Joe
    7.7/10743 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown