Everyone thought Pleasant Rowland’s idea was terrible. Thankfully, she didn’t listen. Now there’s a new American Girl movie in development, making it the perfect time to read up on what you might not have known about these beloved dolls.

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McNugget Buddies are back in action, but these Happy Meals won't last forever.
Furby was a toy sensation for ’90s kids, but these chatty, distinctive-looking fluffballs are still captivating youngsters to this day.
In the late 1980s, thousands of cars were adorned with a seemingly crushed stuffed cat. Not everyone found it funny.
The "Ty" on the iconic heart-shaped Beanie Babies tag isn't an abbreviation. It's the name of the toy brand and its notorious founder.
These vintage Polly Pocket toys from the ’90s and beyond are fun for more than just nostalgia; they could pack some serious cash into your wallet, too.
You can find the best gifts under $25 and more with The Holiday Shop, the new Amazon shopping page that's perfect for folks who hate stressing about what to give everyone come December.
The tiny chips held just 60 seconds of pop music, but kids still couldn’t get enough.
Lawn darts were banned in 1988, but not before seriously injuring many children and killing at least one.
If you watch 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' every year, this limited-edition Halloween Snoopy bobblehead is a worthwhile investment.
Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.
LEGO’s new bricks in honor of Blindness Awareness Month form braille symbols with the toy’s classic studs.
It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.
Before now, you could only make your own Funko Pop! at one of two Funko stores on the West Coast.
Before listing your Beanie Babies on eBay, it helps to know if they're actually valuable. An antiques appraiser shared her tips for making the most money from your collection.
Thanks to the Barbie Liberation Organization, the congenial doll barked military orders and screamed "vengeance is mine!" during a very weird holiday 1993 toy season.
For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.
Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.
The vivacious doll has held an expansive real estate portfolio since 1962, when her first (foldable) Dreamhouse was unveiled.