Every Year’s Most Popular Toy Since 1969 Explained | Each and Every | WIRED

Chris Bensch, chief curator at the Strong Museum of Play, delves into the backstories of each and every über-popular toy released over the last 50 years. In 1977 Star Wars action figures hit the market and revolutionized the toy industry. 1979's Atari 2600 popularized home video game consoles and 1995's Beanie Babies started one of the biggest collecting phenomenons we'd ever seen. To learn more about the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, visit https://ift.tt/2VY5UmO Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: https://wrd.cm/DailyYT Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Here you can find your favorite WIRED shows and new episodes of our latest hit series Tradecraft. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Every Year’s Most Popular Toy Since 1969 Explained | Each and Every | WIRED https://ift.tt/2r0gobw support@endlesssupplies.ca (Endless Supplies .Ca) December 03, 2019 at 04:55AM