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More Than a Doll: Whitney Houston Barbie Shows the Power of Legacy, Nostalgia and Cultural Connection

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  • Posted on August 10, 2026

Article by Miguel Ortuno, Blue Bot Advertising | Global Toy News Mattel has added another…

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Hush Harbors: Life in the Toy Box

  • by The Strong
  • Posted on February 18, 2025February 19, 2025

“You are a toy!” Could the oft-recited line from the 1995 feature film Toy Story—a…

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101 BASIC Computer Games. The Strong, Rochester, New York
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David Ahl: Getting Creative with Computers

  • by The Strong
  • Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Play begins in anticipation. This is true not only for play generally but also specifically…

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Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head advertisement, 1953. The Strong, Rochester, New York.
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A Brief Jewish History of the Toy and Game Industry: The United States

  • by The Strong
  • Posted on December 22, 2022

The Toy and Game Industry in the U.S. The U.S. toy industry, for obvious reasons,…

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Crayola Crayons Color Drawing Set, about 1960. The Strong, Rochester, New York.
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The Importance of Coloring and Authentic Self-Expression

  • by The Strong
  • Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

In 1900, Binney & Smith ventured into the school supply business. The company created handy…

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