The Toys That Made Us (Season 2)

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

  • Poster for Star Trek

    Star Trek 8.5

    Air date: 2018-05-25

    Runtime: 44 min

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

  • Poster for Transformers

    Transformers 7.0

    Air date: 2018-05-25

    Runtime: 46 min

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

  • Poster for LEGO

    LEGO 8.3

    Air date: 2018-05-25

    Runtime: 45 min

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

  • Poster for Hello Kitty

    Hello Kitty 8.7

    Air date: 2018-05-25

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: 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

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