When Brian Volk-Weiss created the docuseries The Toys That Made Us, he created an accessible and entertaining way for anyone to learn about the history of their favorite toys. In each episode of The... Toys That Made Us, a different toy line is delved into, with season 1 focusing on Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man, and G.I. Joe. Entertaining yet informational, and humorous yet factual, The Toys That Made Us is an incredible docuseries fit for anyone wanting to learn a little more about the world’s most significant toy lines.
Each episode begins with a reenactment of how the ideas for these great toys came to be before a catchy theme song plays. A narrator walks viewers through who came up with the original idea, who had to believe in it, and who had to create it before diving into its success on the market. With animation, past commercial clips, and interviews making up the majority of the content, viewers get an excellent sense of all of the efforts that go into the creation of a toy line, along with some behind the scenes knowledge. Over 20 different people were interviewed for each episode, including creators, designers, and other executives that worked on these famous toys in their heyday, so viewers get an inside look at what really went on.https://www.peopleofplay.com/blog/film-review-the-toys-that-made-us-season-1
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