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The Worst Episodes of The Toys That Made Us

Every episode of The Toys That Made Us ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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

Worst Episodes Summary

"My Little Pony" is the worst rated episode of "The Toys That Made Us". It scored 7.2/10 based on 313 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/15/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hello Kitty".

  • My Little Pony
    7.2/10313 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Hello Kitty
    7.3/10560 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • Barbie
    7.6/10748 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
    7.6/10633 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • G.I. Joe
    7.7/10738 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Star Trek
    7.7/10630 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • Transformers
    7.8/10649 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    7.8/10328 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • LEGO
    8.0/10706 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • Star Wars
    8.1/10945 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • He-Man
    8.2/10828 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • Professional Wrestling
    8.2/10448 votes
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    #12 - 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