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Season 1

  • S01E01 Star Wars

    • December 22, 2017
    • Netflix

    A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.

  • S01E02 Barbie

    • December 22, 2017
    • Netflix

    Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.

  • S01E03 He-Man

    • December 22, 2017
    • Netflix

    Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.

  • S01E04 G.I. Joe

    • December 22, 2017
    • Netflix

    Credited with coining the term "action figure" more than 50 years ago, a group of toy marketers reimagined a new genre of dolls for boys.

Season 2

Season 3

  • S03E01 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    • November 15, 2019
    • Netflix

    Two relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.

  • S03E02 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

    • November 15, 2019
    • Netflix

    Inspired by Japan's Super Sentai series, composer Haim Saban's groundbreaking vision has since morphed into a decades-long TV and toy dynasty.

  • S03E03 My Little Pony

    • November 15, 2019
    • Netflix

    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.

  • S03E04 Professional Wrestling

    • November 15, 2019
    • Netflix

    From WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.

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