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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.