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26. Robots
May 31, 2015
A robot is an automatic device that acts on a computer written program. Robots can be simple or extremely complex. Robot toys have been enjoyed by children of all ages. Many children have also enjoyed and learned useful knowledge by building robots from kits. Learn more about this fun and automated toy in this episode!
25. Slime
May 31, 2015
Slime was a toy product manufactured by Mattel, sold in a plastic trash can and introduced in the winter of 1976 consisting of a non-toxic viscous, oozing green material made primarily from guar gum. Since its release, children of all ages have enjoyed this toy.
24. Play-Doh Modeling Clay
May 31, 2015
Play-Doh is a modeling compound used by young children for art and craft projects at home and in school. Composed of flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil, the product was first manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s. Learn more about this creative toy in this episode.
23. Puppets
May 31, 2015
There are many different varieties of puppets, and they are made of a wide range of materials, depending on their form and intended use. They can be extremely complex or very simple in their construction. The first recorded history of puppets date all the way back to the 5th century. Learn more about the history and future of this fascinating toy.
22. Mosaic Pattern Toy
May 31, 2015
A mosaic toy is a pattern activity that is played by children and adults. Colored pieces large or small are placed in patterns to form shapes, objects or pictures. Mosaics come in various sizes and skill levels and have been enjoyed for many years during history.
21. Table Football "Foosball"
May 31, 2015
Table football or foosball is a table top toy game that emulates a soccer, or internationally known as football, game. Although patents for similar games may exist from as far back as the 1890s, the game of Table Football as we know it today was first invented by Harold Searles Thornton in 1922. Learn more about this toy game!
20. The Rocking Horse
May 31, 2015
A rocking horse is a children's toy, usually shaped like a miniature horse and mounted on rockers similar to a rocking chair. This toy was most likely a variation of the rocking cradle for babies, but it is unknown. Learn all about this classic children's rocking toy in this episode!
19. The Slinky
May 31, 2015
The Slinky is a pre-compressed spring toy invented by Richard James in the early 1940s. It can perform a number of tricks, including traveling down a flight of steps end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum, or appear to levitate for a period of time after it has been dropped.
18. Board Games
May 31, 2015
A board game is a tabletop game that involves counters or pieces moved or placed on a pre-marked surface or "board", according to a set of game rules. There are many variations of board games and it is a game that is always evolving. Learn more about this game for all ages in this episode!
17. Cup and Ball "Ball in a Cup" Toy
May 31, 2015
The cup-and-ball (or ball in a cup) toy is a traditional children's toy. It is generally a wooden handle, to which a small ball is attached by a string, and which has one or two cups, or a spike, upon which the player tries to catch the ball. While seemingly an easy toy, is can be a great challenge to many. Learn more about this toy in this episode!
16. Plush "Stuffed" Toys
May 31, 2015
A stuffed toy is a toy sewn from a fabric, and stuffed with a soft material. In North America, they are variously referred to as plush toys, plushies, snuggies, stuffies, snuggled animals or stuffed animals. The most recognizable stuffed toy is the classic teddy bear. Learn all about these stuffed play toys and their history in this episode!
15. The Spinning Tops
May 31, 2015
A top is a toy designed to be spun rapidly on the ground, the motion of which causes it to remain precisely balanced on its tip because of inertia. Toy tops have existed since the earliest available documentation. Traditionally tops were constructed of wood, sometimes with an iron tip, and would be set in motion by aid of a string or rope coiled around its axis.
14. The Hula Hoop
May 31, 2015
A hula (hoola) hoop is a toy hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs or neck. The modern hula hoop was invented in 1958 by Arthur K. "Spud" Melin and Richard Knerr, but children and adults around the world have played with hoops, twirling, rolling and throwing them throughout history. Learn more about this fascinating, yet simple toy.
13. Puzzles
May 31, 2015
A puzzle is a game, problem, or toy that tests a person's ingenuity or knowledge. Puzzles come in many variations and appeal to many different ages. In a puzzle, one is required to put pieces together in a logical way, in order to arrive at the correct solution of the puzzle. Learn all about crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, or logic puzzles.
12. Super Bouncy Ball
May 31, 2015
A bouncy ball, power ball or super ball is a popular rubber toy ball which rebounds proportionally to the amount of force used when thrown at a hard surface. The first such ball was the proprietary Super Ball. The Sky Ball is an example of another bouncy ball. Bouncy balls can often bounce over three stories high and can also be thrown against a wall and caught when bouncing back.
11. Sidewalk Chalk
May 31, 2015
Sidewalk chalk are typically large colored or white sticks of chalk used for drawing on hard surfaces such as, pavement or cement sidewalk. It is often used by children as a toy and creative outdoor activity. The actual chalk consists of calcium sulfate and coloring. Learn about the variations of chalk and why this is a popular children's toy and activity.
10. Toy Doll
May 31, 2015
The first documentation of a doll dates back to Greece in 100 AD. Widely considered one of the oldest and most popular toys for children and girls. A doll is generally a miniature model of a human. Dolls have also been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials such as clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe.
9. Video Games
May 31, 2015
One of the most popular toys of the 21st century is widely considered to be the video game. In this episode, learn about the history of this interactive, electronic toy that has captivated children and adults since its beginning.
8. A Ball
May 31, 2015
Learn a little more about one of the earliest toys ever in toy history, a ball. From recreational play to highly competitive sports, variations in sizes, materials and weight have made the ball one of the most versatile and popular toys ever.
7. Toy Soldiers
May 31, 2015
From young children to adults, toy soldiers have been a classic and enjoyable toy throughout the years. Toy soldiers are miniature figurines that represent soldiers from various eras. The term includes knights, cowboys, pirates, samurais and other subjects that involve combat-related themes. Toy soldiers vary from simple playthings to highly realistic and detailed models.
6. Construction Toy Sets
May 31, 2015
In this episode, learn all about the 3 most common types of construction toy sets to play with: metal, wood and plastic. Children of all ages have enjoyed building creative objects with construction toy sets. Learn about the first wooden toy sets that were created and take a look at the future of construction toys to come.
5. The Kite
May 31, 2015
A kite is traditionally a string connected craft with light weight wings that react against the air to create lift and drag. A kite consists of wings, tethers and anchors. Kites have a bridle to guide the face of the kite at the correct angle so the wind can lift it. Enjoy this episode and learn all about the classic toy.
4. The Skateboard
May 31, 2015
The sport of skateboarding most likely started sometime in the late 1940s when California surfers wanted something to do on land. The actual skateboard has changed designs slightly throughout its history and will most likely continue to evolve in the future. Learn all about this wooden board on wheels and the sport revolving around it.
3. Toy Trains & Railroads
May 31, 2015
Toy trains, railroads and model layouts are all wonderful additions to any toy chest. A toy train can be as simple as a pull toy that does not even run on tracks, or it might be operated by clockwork, battery, or remote control. Many of today's toy trains have such intricate detail that close up images and videos can easily fool one into believing they are real.
2. The Rubik's Cube
May 31, 2015
The Rubik's Cube is a 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture. As of January 2009, 350 million cubes had been sold worldwide, making it the world's top-selling puzzle game. It is widely considered to be the world's best-selling toy ever.
1. The Yo-yo
May 31, 2015
The yo-yo is a simple toy consisting of an axle connected to 2 discs, and a piece of string looped around the axle. It is played by holding the free end of the string and allowing gravity or the force of a throw to spin the yo-yo and unwind the string, then allowing the yo-yo to wind itself back to one's hand. The yo-yo gained popularity in the 1920s and was first invented in ancient Greece.
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