This week we discuss the history of a rock solid toy. A toy that wasn't really a toy at all, but a rock in a box. Yet, it still somehow swept the nation. This is the story of the Pet Rock. Support the show
This week we take one on the jaw as we discuss the history of the violent beat em up, Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Support the show
This week we take the golden arches by the horns and dive into the history of the Happy Meal. We find out how someone was erased from history, how Tim Burton lost the Batman franchise, and which toy sells for the most money. Support the show
PO TAY TOES. Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew. Or shove parts in it to make funny faces. This week we discuss the history of Hasbro's golden spud, Mr. Potato Head! Support the show
This week, in our second go round for Read It! We discuss the history of three rabbit based books: Bunnicula, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Peter Rabbit. Support the show
This week we ACTUALLY cover the history of a doll with a tragic backstory and a terrifying connection to a pop culture cinematic universe. This is the story behind Raggedy Ann. Support the show
'This week' we discuss the history of a toy line that made any other toy just another toy. The Commando Elite and their battle with the Gorgonites. Support the show
We had our very first con as a podcast and managed to interview Ming Chen, Lloyd Kaufman, Twiztid, Doug Walker (The Nostalgia Critic), Rob Walker, and Brad Jones (The Cinema Snob) Support the show
This week we lite up the brite history of a toy that made us all miniature light show enthusiasts. The Lite Brite. Brought to you in part by fiddlepiddle.com Support the show
This week discuss an author, A man with many a dream, On this the first episode of Read It! We give the history of Shel Silverstein. Support the show
This week we dig in spoon first to serve up the delicious history of a toy birthed by a greeting card. This is the story of Strawberry Shortcake. With special promotion by FiddlePiddle.com Support the show
This week we take a look (get it?) at the history of a toy had that us seeing double vision. Also had us cringing at it's...PROBLEMATIC back story. This is the story of the Viewmaster. This week's episode brought to you by Fiddlepiddle.com an online buying and selling toy marketplace. Support the show
Don't skip this one. This week we discuss the history of the Medieval Mace of children's outdoor activities, the Skip It. Do your ankles remember? Will they ever forget? Support the show
This week we discuss the history of a toy that made us obedient to the call of three simple moves. Twist it. Pull it. Bop it. Support the show
This week we take a look into the memory game that made fools of us all. Simon was a challenging mistress that very few mastered. Support the show
This week we discuss the history of the Texas Instrument's mega success, the Speak and Spell. We also premiere our brand new audio set up. And let me tell you, it makes a WORLD of difference. Support the show
Will this episode entertain you? It is certain. This week talk about the mystical history of the Magic 8 Ball. Support the show
This week we take a look into the history of everyone's favorite mini bakery, the Easy Bake Oven. Support the show
This week we introduce a monthly segment in which we go over the history of a toy featured in Toy Story. We start with the absolutely bonkers back story of the Slinky. Support the show
This week is a battle of the sexes as we take a look into the history of both Polly Pocket and Mighty Max. Support the show
She had no children. Only dolls. Enjoy our tangent on the 2007 underrated gem, Dead Silence. Support the show
He was long. He was strong. He was down to get the friction on. This week we discuss the corn syrup king, Stretch Armstrong! Support the show
Talking jive about the Guinness Record Holder that no one asked for. Support the show
This week we discuss 3 of the most culture defining Christmas Specials. The history and budget behind them and reflect on one of the most devastating movie deaths. Support the show
A bit of rambling about a nature guy, a Criminal Mind and whatever the hell an unsub is. Support the show
He has such sights to show you. And stories to tell you. This week we discuss that totally tubular talking teddy. Teddy Ruxpin. Support the show
He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake. This week we go through the history of the Gremlin clone. Furby Support the show
An unscripted thing that happened while recording. Support the show
He's a terror in red. Draining parents of money and time wasted trying to find him. Tickle Me Elmo. The demon in red. Support the show
A brief introduction to the minds behind the madness at Toys Were Us. Support the show
