Episode 1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
46m8.8 / 10
Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.
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TV series
The Toys That Made Us
2017TV-143 seasons7.5 / 10
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
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Episode 2
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
46m8.8 / 10
Inspired by Japan's Super Sentai series, composer Haim Saban's groundbreaking vision has since morphed into a decades-long TV and toy dynasty.
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Episode 3
My Little Pony
44m9.0 / 10
Bringing immense joy to children, and now bronies, these half-pint hoofers have redefined the modern doll in an era dominated by Barbies and Berries.
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Episode 4
Professional Wrestling
44m8.0 / 10finale
From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.
Where to watch The Toys That Made UsEpisode information updated Sep 18, 2026
More about The Toys That Made Us
Cast
Donald Ian BlackSelf - Narrator (voice)Josh Odsess-RubinBob Budianski
Credits
- Created by
- Brian Volk-Weiss
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
The Nacelle CompanyUnited States
Themes
based on toyindustrial documentaryinterviewrise and fallsocial & cultural documentarytoy brandtoy factorytoy maker
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