The Toys That Made Us

Available on Netflix Japan

Yes, The Toys That Made Us is now available on Japan Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on January 20, 2022

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Synopsis

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

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Cast

Donald Ian Black
Donald Ian Black
Margo Dane
Margo Dane
Jordan Bryce
Jordan Bryce

Episodes

The Toys That Made Us: Season 1

Star Wars
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Star Wars

2017-12-22

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

Barbie
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Barbie

2017-12-22

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

He-Man
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He-Man

2017-12-22

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
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G.I. Joe

2017-12-22

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.

The Toys That Made Us: Season 2

Star Trek
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Star Trek

2018-05-25

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

Transformers
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Transformers

2018-05-25

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

LEGO
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LEGO

2018-05-25

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

Hello Kitty
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Hello Kitty

2018-05-25

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

The Toys That Made Us: Season 3

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2019-11-15

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

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

2019-11-15

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

My Little Pony
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My Little Pony

2019-11-15

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.

Professional Wrestling
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Professional Wrestling

2019-11-15

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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