TOYS

The toys on this list include "what were they thinking?" oddities—like a children's laboratory kit that included uranium—but also some seemingly innocuous recreational offerings.

The cartoon from Japan was perfect for an American audience--so long as producers edited out all the beheadings.

Who is Midge? Why did Barbie’s little sister Kelly disappear? Is Nikki actually Christie’s little sister?

The company worked in tandem with the National Down Syndrome Society to craft a doll that's reflective and respectful of those with the condition, which affects roughly one in 772 children born in the U.S.

The year is 1999: Isabel’s all glitter, Nicki’s all grunge, and Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program is all the rage.

Beanie Babies like the purple Princess Diana bear are sometimes listed for $900,000 on eBay. But how much money are the nostalgic toys really worth?

Petsies sells custom plush dolls that capture the unique details of your furry family member.

But don’t toss out your original Rubik’s Cube—the manufacturer will recycle it for you, free of charge.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas 1983, pandemonium erupted at toy stores across America as shoppers scrambled to get their hands on Cabbage Patch Kids.

Here are a few things you might not have known about Sea-Monkeys, one of your favorite childhood pets.

These traditional Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir.

The thumbnail-sized cars were a hit thanks in large part to John Muschitta Jr., the world's fastest-talking pitchman.