The Barbie doll debuted March 9, 1959 at the American International Toy Fair in New York and has developed into one of the most iconic and influential toys in history. It was created by Ruth Handler, co-founder of the Mattel toy company. Barbie was named after Ruth’s daughter, and her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Which of the following are not part of Barbie’s circle?

This toy began its life as, of all things, a wallpaper cleaner and was marketed as such through the 1940s. In the 1950s is was re-branded as a children’s toy when the nephew of Noah McVicker, inventor of the substance, found out that children were using it to make shapes in art class. What are we talking about?

The earliest known yoyos come from ancient Greece. Archaeologists have found disks made from wood, terracotta or metal from 500 BC. Similar toys were used in ancient China. The yoyo as we know it, made its way to the United states in the 1920s thanks to Pedro Flores, a Filipino immigrant. Which company then made the yoyo a nationwide sensation?

What play figure, when launched in 1964, was 12” tall, had movable joints allowing 19 points of articulation and a military focus. Note: it was called an action figure not “doll”.

The Slip N’ Slide is a classic summer toy that was created by aircraft upholsterer Robert Carrier. He sold his idea to the Wham-O company who brought it to the public in 1961. In the 1960s it became a summer staple in suburban America. Where did he get his idea?

Bonus Question

This company was founded in 1946 as Mound Metalcraft by Lynn Everett Baker, Avery F. Crounse and Alvin F. Tesch and had its operations in an old schoolhouse. Initially, it produced garden tools. It then began to sell metal toys, including metal trucks and changed its name. What is this name?