The Furby, launched in 1998, became a global sensation, selling over 40 million units in its first three years and sparking a collector craze. The toy faced national security concerns in 1999, with ...

The Field House Museum is excited to host Andy Tolch Sunday, October 5! Andy Tolch is a longtime toy collector and expert who will be speaking on the history of the toy industry in St. Louis! Stop by ...

The large post World War II birth rate between 1946 and 1964 became labeled as the baby boomer or “boomer” years. My previous article about dangerous baby boomer toys resulted in a number of readers ...

A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head. By Leah Greenblatt Once upon a time, holiday gifts for children were a relatively humble thing: perhaps a handful of chestnuts ...

Multiple sex toys have been thrown onto the court during recent WNBA games, leading to arrests. Similar incidents have occurred in other sports leagues, including the NFL, Premier League, and Swedish ...

With Christmas shopping just around the corner, here are the most popular toys every decade from 1964 to 2024, according to national toy archives, National Museum of Play and history.com. 1964-The G.I ...

Almost every dog lover I know owns a Lamb Chop toy for their pet, and in many cases, they have multiples. But this character hasn't been on TV since the mid-90s, so it's surprising that it's still so ...