The bubble-wrapped, easily trackable childhoods of today didn’t exist in the 1960s. The teenager revolution was in its infancy, and kids' marketing had just been born. But the Flower Power generation ...

Back in the 1960s, kids didn’t need screens or smartphones to get excited — they just needed a toy that talked, bounced, or came with a miniature kitchen. This was a golden age of hands-on fun, where ...

The 1960s were a golden era for toys, with many now regarded as vintage treasures that collectors pay top dollar for. Today, some of the most sought-after items from this decade can fetch impressive ...

Turns out, Mr. Potato Head and friends can still steal the show from Pokémon. Pikachu has been upstaged, temporarily at least, by the expansive collection of playthings predating smartphones. Come ...

Toys that stand the test of time are those that capture a child’s imagination and creativity. They also frequently adapt to changing times, staying relevant for each generation, said Reminisce ...

Mr. Potato Head's most famous companion is his wife of 70 years, the red-lipped Mrs. Potato Head. But way back in the '60s, he hung out with a motley crew of plastic vegetables and fruits that are now ...

This season's popular holiday toys reflect the tradition of what I call "do something" toys dating back to the 1960s. Many of this year's toys will use the 1960s ideas with 2009 technology. If you do ...