Every Year’s Most Popular Toy Since 1969 Explained

Toys have always been part of our lives. They have remained among the most popular items. Toys bring revenue of billions. It is no wonder every major company is trying to sell more toys.
In this documentary, Chris Bensch, chief curator at the Strong Museum of Play, delves into the backstories of each and every popular toy released in the past 50 years.
In 1977 Star Wars action figures hit the market and revolutionized the toy industry. And to this day, Star Wars toys remain some of the most popular.
The documentary also takes a look at Beanie Babies and how they started the collecting phenomenon.