How Teddy Ruxpin Changed the Toy Industry
May 31, 2023•30 min
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Episode description
What do you get when you take Chuck E. Cheese, Atari, Disney, and Lord of the Rings? You get one of the defining--and best-selling--toys of the 1980s: Teddy Ruxpin.
This is a look back on the iconic toy that was so much more than a talking bear. It's a tale of technological advancement; a pioneering company making a huge splash; and a retail and media impact that we hadn't really ever seen before.
Bonus audio content: Patreon.com/80s
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