A brief history of G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe has been fighting battles in kids’ living rooms and bedrooms for 60 years now. Originally a masculine response to Barbie, the “Real American Hero" has now taken on a life of his own.
G.I. Joe has been fighting battles in kids’ living rooms and bedrooms for 60 years now. Originally a masculine response to Barbie, the “Real American Hero" has now taken on a life of his own.
A brief history of the iconic doll Barbie
When Barbie was introduced to consumers in 1959, 300,000 dolls were sold in the first year alone.
When Barbie was introduced to consumers in 1959, 300,000 dolls were sold in the first year alone.
A brief history of Transformers
Transformers has evolved from the captivating shape-shifting action figure that was introduced 40 years ago into a worldwide franchise with comics, TV shows and films.
Transformers has evolved from the captivating shape-shifting action figure that was introduced 40 years ago into a worldwide franchise with comics, TV shows and films.
A brief history of Nintendo's NES
Nintendo, a pioneering force in the video gaming industry, has transformed global entertainment since its inception in 1889 as a maker of Japanese playing cards.
Nintendo, a pioneering force in the video gaming industry, has transformed global entertainment since its inception in 1889 as a maker of Japanese playing cards.
A brief history of Play-Doh
Play-Doh is a classic toy that has spanned generations, but some may not know it began as a wallpaper cleaner. Here’s a short history of the enduring, non-toxic mainstay for kids.
Play-Doh is a classic toy that has spanned generations, but some may not know it began as a wallpaper cleaner. Here’s a short history of the enduring, non-toxic mainstay for kids.
A brief history of Tickle Me Elmo
Tickle Me Elmo’s sweet voice and vibrating laugh had parents fighting in the aisles.
Tickle Me Elmo’s sweet voice and vibrating laugh had parents fighting in the aisles.
A brief history of the Easy-Bake Oven
Easy-Bake Ovens have a storied history and continue to be a creative and tasty outlet for kids still today. Here’s a look at the popular toy.
Easy-Bake Ovens have a storied history and continue to be a creative and tasty outlet for kids still today. Here’s a look at the popular toy.
A brief history of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Inspired by the 1980s comic book, four crime-fighting turtles would morph into one of the biggest selling toy brands in industry history.
Inspired by the 1980s comic book, four crime-fighting turtles would morph into one of the biggest selling toy brands in industry history.
A brief history of the Pokémon franchise
From Game Boy games to global fame, Pokémon’s legacy lives on through anime, cards, and AR, making it a cultural icon with more than 380 million games sold.
From Game Boy games to global fame, Pokémon’s legacy lives on through anime, cards, and AR, making it a cultural icon with more than 380 million games sold.
A brief history of Furby
Furby was once a cultural phenomenon – and even a national security concern.
Furby was once a cultural phenomenon – and even a national security concern.
A brief history of LEGO
Discover how LEGO evolved from humble wooden toys in Denmark to a worldwide symbol of creativity and play.
Discover how LEGO evolved from humble wooden toys in Denmark to a worldwide symbol of creativity and play.
Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study
A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.
A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.
Stanley mugs recalled after reports of burn injuries
Stanley recalled 2.6 million travel mugs due to burn hazards after 91 reports and 38 injuries worldwide. The mugs were sold at major retailers.
Stanley recalled 2.6 million travel mugs due to burn hazards after 91 reports and 38 injuries worldwide. The mugs were sold at major retailers.
How much does it cost to send out holiday cards? It’s more expensive than last year
Holiday card postage costs are rising again. Here’s what it will cost you.
Holiday card postage costs are rising again. Here’s what it will cost you.
States with the highest energy bills: See how yours compares
A new study reveals that many Americans are still feeling budget squeezes — and rising utility bills aren’t helping.
A new study reveals that many Americans are still feeling budget squeezes — and rising utility bills aren’t helping.
QVC recalls 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves after more than 90 people suffer burns
QVC has recalled about 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves because the items pose a burn hazard. Here's what consumers should know.
QVC has recalled about 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves because the items pose a burn hazard. Here's what consumers should know.
What Trump’s 2nd term could mean for the housing market: Expert weighs in
The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.
The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls puppy food that may be tainted with salmonella
The recalled Puppy Mix was sold in seven states.
The recalled Puppy Mix was sold in seven states.
These states have the most people in financial distress, based on credit scores, bankruptcy filings and more
Finances can be stressful for many but residents in these states are affected by this at a higher rate, and here’s where your area ranks.
Finances can be stressful for many but residents in these states are affected by this at a higher rate, and here’s where your area ranks.
Want to buy a home in 2025? Here's where mortgage rates will land
Realtor.com's 2025 housing forecast released Wednesday indicates mortgage rates will come down next year. Here's what buyers can expect.
Realtor.com's 2025 housing forecast released Wednesday indicates mortgage rates will come down next year. Here's what buyers can expect.