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The British Association of Toy Retailers names the Lego brick "Toy of the Century". Lego Bionicle is launched in Europe and Australasia. 2001 Lego Bionicle is launched in the United States and worldwide. Lego Brand Retail stores are opened in England, Germany, and Russia. Lego Life on Mars is introduced, then discontinued.
These toys command high interest from collectors today and are considered prime examples from the "golden age of toys". During World War II, J. Chein & Company suspended toy production, instead producing nosecones and tail units for bombs and casings for incendiary devices. After the War, Chein returned to toy production with considerable success.
Atomic Reactor steam toy manufactured by Linemar in the 1950s. Linemar toys was the trade name under which Marx toys were manufactured in Japan, then sold in the United States and other countries. The reason to make Linemar toys in Japan was to keep costs down. Under the Linemar name, Marx produced The Flintstones and other licensed toy ...
A 'Big Wheel,' manufactured by Marx Toys, is displayed at the Hagen History Center in Erie. Their Big Wheel trikes, model trains, wind-up toys, and toy soldier sets were among Marx Toys ...
DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty ImagesThe 1970s introduced a plethora of toys that have evolved from childhood playthings to cherished collectibles that defined a generation. From action figures and ...
Where Technic was mechanically accurate, Model Team was visually and stylistically accurate. The Lego Group became one of the top 10 toy companies that year; it was the only toy company in Europe to be among the top 10. Also, that year, Lego land Billund reached more than one million visitors for the first time in its history.
2. Push Cart Pete. Could be worth: $9,200 This creepy dude from the '30s is actually one of the rarest toys you can find, and one of the first products from the then-new company Fisher Price.
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