11 Early Incarnations of Beloved Toys
Here's what some famous toys like Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head looked like in their early days.
Here's what some famous toys like Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head looked like in their early days.
If you post proof of your mullet online, Natural Light might supply you with the funds to buy beer (and cover the cost of your haircut).
In the old days, you sometimes had to just show up to a movie theater and hope something good was playing. Then Moviefone changed everything.
The only thing better than a great 1980s movie montage is a montage of several great 1980s movie montages.
Garbage Pail Kids were a smash hit, but they also drew intense criticism from concerned parents—and renowned ocean diver Jacques Cousteau.
Rhythm-loving dog PaRappa the Rapper was a surprise hit for the Sony PlayStation in 1996. But he was almost a rapping shrimp.
BlackBerry phones were once considered cutting-edge. Soon, you won’t even be able to use them to call 911.
In 1997, the first Harry Potter book was published in the U.K., 'Titanic' arrived in theaters, and you probably had Hanson's "MMMBop" stuck in your head—whether you liked it or not.
From farting in bathtubs to demonic dolls that whisper, these retro playthings were unwelcome gifts under the tree.
Not every seasonal offering brings maximum yuletide cheer. Here’s a look at 10 that suggest those responsible had indulged in a little too much eggnog.
After dominating school supplies aisles in the 1990s, Lisa Frank has infiltrated the cookie dough section of your local grocery store.
From the proper way to make a sandwich to how best to cope with a school bully, these '50s-era films seek to educate and entertain. They're partially successful.
In 1986, Keanu Reeves starred in a three-hour made-for-television adaptation of the operetta 'Babes in Toyland.' One critic declared he "looked understandably embarrassed each time he is required to join in another dreary song."
For a large part of the 20th century, 'Grit' was a newspaper that focused almost exclusively on positivity, with a mandate to "suggest peace and good will towards men."
In the 1970s, counterculture types customized their vans with captain's chairs, waterbeds, and elaborate fantasy airbrushing that was clearly inspired by whatever it was they were inhaling.
Hi-C Ecto Cooler is back to promote 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' but you won't find the ghostly green drink in stores.
Spend more time revisiting nostalgic movies than watching whatever’s currently in theaters? This gig is for you.
In the 1950s, families didn't flock to McDonald's or Friendly's. They headed for Howard Johnson's, which lured them in with a bright orange roof, 28 flavors of ice cream, and French chefs preparing classic American food.
Here are vintage photos of terrifying costumes from Halloweens past. Sorry in advance for the nightmares.
After announcing its closure, the Museum of Pinball in California is auctioning off hundreds of classic arcade games this month.
The new 'Super Mario 64' question mark block set from LEGO turns the classic video game into a tactile experience.
Los del Río's “Macarena” became the second longest-running number one in Billboard history, shifted 14 million copies, and sparked a dance craze that spread everywhere from the Olympics to the Democratic National Convention.
Kids thought they were buying an adorable little pet when they ordered a monkey from their favorite comic book. What they got was a wild animal that pooped everywhere and attacked their mothers' bridge clubs.
An unopened copy of the 1996 Nintendo game 'Super Mario 64' was sold for $1.56 million, setting a new record for most expensive video game ever sold—just two days after a sealed copy of 'The Legend of Zelda' was auctioned off.