The BEST episodes of The Toys That Made Us

Every episode of The Toys That Made Us ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Toys That Made Us!

The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.

Last Updated: 1/12/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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8.02
110 votes

#1 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2019

Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.

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He-Man
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7.89
178 votes

#2 - He-Man

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/22/2017

Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.

Directors: Tom Stern
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LEGO
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7.87
140 votes

#3 - LEGO

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/25/2018

From humble beginnings in the Danish countryside, this maker of interlocking plastic bricks has become the largest toy manufacturer in the world.

Directors: Tom Stern
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Transformers
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7.85
144 votes

#4 - Transformers

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/25/2018

Combining ingenious Japanese toys with a creative backstory written by Marvel Comics, Hasbro introduced a line that changed the toy landscape forever.

Directors: Tom Stern
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
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7.68
93 votes

#5 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2019

Inspired by Japan's Super Sentai series, composer Haim Saban's groundbreaking vision has since morphed into a decades-long TV and toy dynasty.

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G.I. Joe
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7.67
169 votes

#6 - G.I. Joe

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/2017

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.

Directors: Tom Stern
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Star Wars
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7.66
267 votes

#7 - Star Wars

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/22/2017

A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.

Directors: Tom Stern
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Star Trek
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7.63
122 votes

#8 - Star Trek

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/25/2018

Plagued by years of brand mismanagement and product inconsistency, a popular space franchise must overcome its past in a competitive toy market.

Directors: Tom Stern
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Barbie
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7.59
172 votes

#9 - Barbie

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/22/2017

Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.

Directors: Tom Stern
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Hello Kitty
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7.36
121 votes

#10 - Hello Kitty

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/25/2018

With the motto "small gift, big smile" as its business philosophy, Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji turned a "kawaii" kitty into a global phenomenon.

Directors: Tom Stern
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Professional Wrestling
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7.09
93 votes

#11 - Professional Wrestling

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2019

From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.

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My Little Pony
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6.87
86 votes

#12 - My Little Pony

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2019

Bringing immense joy to children, and now bronies, these half-pint hoofers have redefined the modern doll in an era dominated by Barbies and Berries.

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