Toy Box Trivia

Celebrating the most beloved toys of Christmases past and present...

1.  What was the 1st toy to ever have a TV commercial?

Mr. Potato Head in 1952.

The original toy was a jumbled set of accessories meant to pierce a real potato.

2.  Which toy was considered a potential national security threat because of its voice-recording abilities?

Furby.

The 1998 Christmas craze led to a countrywide shortage of the toy, with the originally priced $30 to $35 model selling online for more than $100. 

3.  What's the most sought after Beanie Baby?

Peanut, the Royal Blue Elephant, which sells for upwards of $3000.  A manufacturing error left 2000 Peanuts a darker shade than the typical light blue, making the elephant one pricey Beanie Baby!

4.  What was the brand name of ZhuZhu Pets marketed in the United Kingdom?

Go Go Hamsters.

In 2009, the little critters sold online for almost 10 times their original retail price of $8.

5.  How many little green houses have been created since Monopoly was first introduced?

5.12 Billion.

Since its creation in 1934, an estimated 500 million people have passed go without stopping.

6. Who is the youngest Rubik's Cube solver ever recorded?

Yi Hui of China.  He was only 3 years, 6 months and 5 days old when he solved the cube in two minutes and 43 seconds in 2011.

7.  Who invented the NERF football?

Fred Cox, a kicker for the Minnesota Vikings in the early 1970's.

This product was originally advertised as "the world's first indoor ball."

8.  What is the Italian name for Garbage Pail kids?

Sgorbions or Snotlings, ewww!!! 

These were collectible cards that were created as an alternative to the more wholesome Cabbage Patch Dolls.  Schools banned them and parents labeled them "not at all healthy."

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Happy Holidays!!!