The Toys That Made Us (2017)
Synopsis
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
Creator
Anne Carkeet, Edwin Zane, Brian Volk-Weiss
Network
Netflix
Episodes
Star Wars
A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.
Barbie
Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.
He-Man
Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.
G.I. Joe
Credited with coining the term "action figure" more than 50 years ago, a group of toy marketers reimagined a new genre of dolls for boys.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Toys That Made Us
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
12
Production
The Nacelle Company
