The Toys That Built America: Snack Sized - Season 1

The Toys That Built America: Snack Sized - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes5
DatesDec 12, 2021 - Dec 26, 2021

Episodes

Ready Player One
Season 1Episode 130 min

Ready Player One

From its humble beginnings in an 1880s card shop, to singlehandedly resurrecting the video game industry, learn about how an iconic name in gaming came to be. Before creating one of the world's most famous video games starring two Italian plumbers, this icon once tried making soup, vacuum cleaners, and hotels. Get Ready Player One... this story is a game-changer.

Dec 12, 2021
Masters of the Toy Universe
Season 1Episode 230 min

Masters of the Toy Universe

When Mattel opened their doors as a picture frame company, they had no idea they'd become the empire behind the world's most popular toys. But Mattel didn't get to be number uno without a few wild cards and intergalactic battles. Get ready, because this story has... The Power!

Dec 12, 2021
Real American Toy Heroes
Season 1Episode 330 min

Real American Toy Heroes

Since its founding in 1923, Hasbro has grown from a modest textile and school supplies business into the biggest toy company in the world. Yet one of their most successful toys got started from old tin cans. And their CEO's effort to avoid the word "doll" launched an entire new genre of toys. Gear up! Because when it comes to the transformative history of this American hero, there's more than meets the eye!

Dec 19, 2021
Way Past Go
Season 1Episode 430 min

Way Past Go

Three brothers from Massachusetts help turn an obscure form of entertainment into a billion-dollar global industry. But their rise to a board game monopoly is packed with risks that boggle the mind. Like how one of their best-selling games became an Olympic sport, and another popular product was inspired by....a caveman! Do not pass go! This one is full of surprises.

Dec 19, 2021
The Games of Life
Season 1Episode 530 min

The Games of Life

Milton Bradley goes from making lithographs in 1860 to making some of the most popular games of all-time. But their most iconic game wouldn't exist without the polio epidemic! And the entire Milton Bradley company wouldn't exist without Abe Lincoln's beard! Choose your game piece and get ready, because this one is filled with twists, hits and misses.

Dec 26, 2021

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