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Different sources offer different perspectives on the best selling toys over the years. Still, the\u00a0hottest sellers\u00a0in the toy department are all well-known and well-loved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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All-Time Best Selling Toys<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0best selling toys\u00a0of all time may come as little surprise to many. The\u00a0biggest sellers\u00a0are household names that may bring back great memories for many people. The following toys stand out as great\u00a0commercial successes, organized by decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1900 to 1949<\/h2>\n

The first ten years of the twentieth century saw the emergence of many great toys, some of which are still in production today.<\/p>\n

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  • Crayola crayons<\/li>\n
  • Lionel trains<\/li>\n
  • Teddy bears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    During 1915, the\u00a0Raggedy Ann doll\u00a0was introduced, and it was an immediate success. Other top sellers between 1910 and 1919 included:<\/p>\n

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    • Tinkertoys<\/li>\n
    • Lincoln Logs<\/li>\n
    • Erector Sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Many of the toys that enjoyed success during the first two decades of the twentieth century experienced continued success during the 1920s. New developments in toy production paved the way for future generations during this era.<\/p>\n

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      • Die cast metal toys\u00a0like cars and toy soldiers<\/li>\n
      • Madame Alexander dolls<\/li>\n
      • Yo-yos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        New advancements continued into the 1930s with the introduction of the innovative\u00a0View Master 3-D Viewer. Board games were great sellers during this period as well.<\/p>\n

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        • Monopoly<\/li>\n
        • Red Ryder BB Gun<\/li>\n
        • Shirley Temple dolls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Board games continued to be family favorites and great selling toys during the 1940s, with\u00a0Candy Land\u00a0standing out as a bestseller.<\/p>\n

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          • Scrabble<\/li>\n
          • Clue\u00a0(originally called Cluedo)<\/li>\n
          • Slinky<\/li>\n
          • Silly Putty<\/li>\n
          • Radio Flyer Wagon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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            The 1950s<\/h2>\n

            The 1950s saw the emergence of one of the all-time best selling toys,\u00a0Mr. Potato Head. This decade is of particular importance because many of the most popular toys ever made were developed during this productive time in history. Many of these items are still in production and remain bestsellers.<\/p>\n

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            • Barbie<\/li>\n
            • Lego building sets<\/li>\n
            • Play-Doh<\/li>\n
            • Matchbox Cars<\/li>\n
            • Tonka Trucks<\/li>\n
            • Hula hoops<\/li>\n
            • Frisbee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Some suggest the top three best sellers are Barbie, Lego bricks, and hula hoops, but some conflicting information makes this suggestion questionable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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              1960 to 1979<\/h2>\n

              The decades following the 1950s saw many developments in toys, with many offering high-tech designs and innovative concepts. These newer developments began emerging in the 1960s.<\/p>\n

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              • Etch-A-Sketch<\/li>\n
              • G.I. Joe<\/li>\n
              • Easy Bake Oven<\/li>\n
              • Hot Wheels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                During the 1970s, Lego sets continued to dominate the sales market, but the film\u00a0Star Wars<\/em>\u00a0developed a new interest in\u00a0action figures. Other popular\u00a0toys of the 70s\u00a0include:<\/p>\n

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                • Weebles<\/li>\n
                • Stretch Armstrong<\/li>\n
                • Six Million Dollar Man<\/li>\n
                • Nerf Ball<\/li>\n
                • Pong<\/li>\n
                • Star Wars\u00a0action toys<\/li>\n
                • Pet Rock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Some of the toys that were initially developed during the 1970s did not see great selling success until the following decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                  1980s Toys<\/h2>\n

                  The\u00a0Rubiks Cube\u00a0is among the most popular toys of the 1980s. This puzzle game was invented by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian who studied architecture and sculpture. The cube was patented in 1977 and it became one of the hottest sellers in the 80s. Other great toys were popular during that decade as well.<\/p>\n

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                  • Atari<\/li>\n
                  • Cabbage Patch Kids<\/li>\n
                  • My Little Pony<\/li>\n
                  • Trivial Pursuit<\/li>\n
                  • Transformers action figures<\/li>\n
                  • Super Soaker<\/li>\n
                  • Teddy Ruxpin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Lego sets continued to be a popular toy during this decade as well and many of the toys from the 1980’s continued to grow in popularity beyond their initial entry in the toy market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                    1990s<\/h2>\n

                    Gameboy\u00a0was one of the biggest sellers during the 1990s. Many other toys saw great success during this decade.<\/p>\n

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                    • Tickle Me Elmo<\/li>\n
                    • Pokemon Cards<\/li>\n
                    • Beanie Babies<\/li>\n
                    • Furby<\/li>\n
                    • Gak<\/li>\n
                    • Tomagotchi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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                      The New Millennium<\/h2>\n

                      High-tech toys are among the best selling toys in the new century.\u00a0Wii\u00a0is an extremely popular choice for families because the system merges physical activity with video game play in many of its programs, following along the lines of earlier Nintendo games. Other top selling electronic toys from the first decade of the 21st century include:<\/p>\n

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                      • Animatronic toys like\u00a0Tekstra Robotic Puppy\u00a0and\u00a0Robosapian<\/li>\n
                      • Flytech Dragonfly<\/li>\n
                      • Zhu zhu Pets<\/li>\n
                      • 20Q electronic puzzle game<\/li>\n
                      • Children’s toy computers and laptops such as the\u00a0Leapfrog\u00a0series<\/li>\n
                      • Disney’s Frozen toys\u00a0featuring Elsa and Anna<\/li>\n
                      • Star Wars\u00a0toys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        In addition to high-tech toys, popular movies and books continue to influence toy sales. Merchandise related to the\u00a0Harry Potter\u00a0books and movies has remarkable marketing success.<\/p>\n

                        Dolls and board games continue to be great sellers as well.\u00a0Bratz\u00a0dolls and\u00a0Baby Annabell\u00a0are popular choices. Classic board games like Monopoly have continued commercial success, especially with anniversary editions on the market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                        Classics Remain Popular<\/h2>\n

                        The best selling toys of all time include popular trends, as well as classics that appeal to multiple generations. These popular selections are certain to offer many hours of enjoyment as well as many years of great memories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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