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Etch A Sketch Inventor Dies at Age 86

Donald Deane — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:33:22 +0000

Andre Cassagnes, the man responsible for inventing the venerable Etch A Sketch, a toy that inspired countless children ever since it was introduced in 1960, has died at age 86 in France. According to the Ohio Art Co., the toy’s manufacturer, Cassagnes died in a Paris suburb on Jan. 16 due to undisclosed causes. “Etch [...]

Hasbro Introduces Easy-Bake Oven for Boys

Donald Deane — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:21:54 +0000

Ever since it was introduced in 1963, the Easy-Bake Oven has been marketed exclusively to girls, leaving aspiring boy chefs out in the cold. But that's about to change thanks to a campaign led by a teen girl on behalf of her four-year-old brother, who loves to cook.

10 Weird Fad Toys Every Kid Had to Have for Christmas

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:47:20 +0000

You can always spot a parent around the holiday season. Their hair is a frazzled mesh of cow licks and stray strands as if it’s been pulled by a crowd of frantic people. Their eyes dart around in all directions desperately seeking something that could suddenly appear at a moment’s notice. They break down and cry during commercials that advertise “the hottest toy of the holiday season.”

Swedish Toy Company Defies Gender Stereotypes for Unique Christmas Catalog

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:45:36 +0000

In a pleasantly surprising move, a Swedish toy company called Top Toy has made a giant leap for gender equality amongst children. Top Toy's Christmas catalog features an interesting twist: the boys are the ones who are playing with dollhouses and the girls are happily playing with the Nerf guns.

Toys From the '80s Get a Musical Tribute in 'King of Legoland' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:01:26 +0000

Micaël Reynaud stop motion short ‘King of Legoland’ features a nostalgic look at the popular childhood favorites of the 1980s like Transformers and Matchbox cars. Check out the video, which is set to Hunting Charlie’s Band(e) Samuel Vielliard’s catchy song of the same name, below. [via The Daily What] Read Original: Toys From the ’80s Get a Musical [...]

Burger King Simpsons Toys Celebrate the 22nd Treehouse of Horror Episode

Dylan Schenker — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:13:25 +0000

It’s hard to believe ‘The Simpsons’ is about to air the 22nd edition of Treehouse of Horror, the show’s beloved annual Halloween special, this October. Burger King is celebrating the best way they know how with a line of ‘Simpsons’ action figures that come free with the chain’s Kids Meals. Each toy includes a nod [...]