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Etch A Sketch Inventor Dies at Age 86

Donald Deane — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:33:22 +0000

Andre Cassagnes, the man responsible for inventing the venerable Etch A Sketch, a toy that inspired countless children ever since it was introduced in 1960, has died at age 86 in France.

10 Weird Fad Toys Every Kid Had to Have for Christmas

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:22:51 +0000

You can always spot a parent around the holiday season. Their hair is a frazzled mesh of cow licks and stray strands as if it’s been pulled by a crowd of frantic people. Their eyes dart around in all directions desperately seeking something that could suddenly appear at a moment’s notice. They break down and cry during commercials that advertise “the hottest toy of the holiday season.”

Swedish Toy Company Defies Gender Stereotypes for Unique Christmas Catalog

Amanda Ferris — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:09:36 +0000

In a pleasantly surprising move, a Swedish toy company called Top Toy has made a giant leap for gender equality amongst children. Top Toy's Christmas catalog features an interesting twist: the boys are the ones who are playing with dollhouses and the girls are happily playing with the Nerf guns.

A Local Venture To The "Island Of Misfit Toys"

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:16:39 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - By now, everyone knows what toys are popular this year, with Lalaloopsy and Fijit (pronounced Fidget) joining the ranks of fad toys including Furby, Elmo and the Pet Rock.

But what about toys that aren't living up to their potential anymore? Where do they go, once their day in the limelight has come and gone? In most cases, it's the clearance aisle.

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