Toys Were Us Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:11:59 -0500 http://Toyswereuspodcast.com en-us © 2026 Toys Were Us yes Support this Podcast 01c5d883-a341-5cb6-a018-e093ced8b05e Toys Were Us episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Toys,board games,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kids,80s kids Toys Were Us https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3z54c5gzckq03uq5svglcdda9jpu?.jpg Toys Were Us http://Toyswereuspodcast.com Episode 103: Good Tidings For Goodnight Moon Episode 103: Good Tidings For Goodnight Moon This week, we take you on a wild journey into the history behind a tame book. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-4635509 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2568 2 103 full true Episode 102: Break Ya K'NEX Episode 102: Break Ya K'NEX This week we snap into the history of Lego's rival, K'NEX 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-4358627 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2447 2 102 full true Episode 101: Super Soaker? I Hardly Know Her Episode 101: Super Soaker? I Hardly Know Her This week, we take it to the segregated south to learn the story of how the Super Soaker came to life.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-4176893 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2545 2 101 full true Episode 100: And I Say Hey! (The History of Arthur) Episode 100: And I Say Hey! (The History of Arthur) In the ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Toys Were Us, we talk about Rick's favorite part of childhood, Arthur. The crown jewel of PBS. The second longest running animated series behind the Simpsons.

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]]> In the ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Toys Were Us, we talk about Rick's favorite part of childhood, Arthur. The crown jewel of PBS. The second longest running animated series behind the Simpsons.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3903212 Mon, 25 May 2020 01:00:00 -0500 4179 2 100 full true Episode 99: Cotton Candy Sweet And Low, Let Me See You Tootsie Roll! Episode 99: Cotton Candy Sweet And Low, Let Me See You Tootsie Roll! This week we take it back to a simpler time, where candy was a penny, and chocolate was king. And learn the tragic backstory of a man who gave us all the tootsie roll!

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]]> This week we take it back to a simpler time, where candy was a penny, and chocolate was king. And learn the tragic backstory of a man who gave us all the tootsie roll!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3804884 Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2491 2 99 full true Episode 98: Winnie The Two Episode 98: Winnie The Two This week in part two of our dive into the Hundred Acre Wood, we discuss which of it's inhabitants are a cuck, and how Winnie the Pooh helped create Teddy Ruxpin

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]]> This week in part two of our dive into the Hundred Acre Wood, we discuss which of it's inhabitants are a cuck, and how Winnie the Pooh helped create Teddy Ruxpin

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3706469 Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500 3183 2 98 full true Episode 97: Most Of All Winnie The Pooh (Part 1: Featuring Jim Cummings) Episode 97: Most Of All Winnie The Pooh (Part 1: Featuring Jim Cummings) This week, we travel to the Hundred Acre Woods to spend time with one special bear, and learn half of his story. With a special guest appearance by Jim Cummings!

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]]> This week, we travel to the Hundred Acre Woods to spend time with one special bear, and learn half of his story. With a special guest appearance by Jim Cummings!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3610225 Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500 4448 2 97 full true Episode 96: Somebody Toucha My Spaghet (The Story Of Chef Boyardee) Episode 96: Somebody Toucha My Spaghet (The Story Of Chef Boyardee) This week we stir up a pot of delicious history of an Italian man with a heart of gold and a pot of spaghetti. Chef Ettore Boiardi. Aka Chef Boyardee!

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]]> This week we stir up a pot of delicious history of an Italian man with a heart of gold and a pot of spaghetti. Chef Ettore Boiardi. Aka Chef Boyardee!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3519772 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2595 2 96 full true A Death In The Family A Death In The Family There has been a death in my family. Please enjoy this episode of Legends & Libations (my side podcast) in place of Toys Were Us. We'll be back soon!

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]]> There has been a death in my family. Please enjoy this episode of Legends & Libations (my side podcast) in place of Toys Were Us. We'll be back soon!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3426472 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0500 3979 full true Episode 95: Why Don't You Have A Seat? (The Story Of Alice In Wonderland) Episode 95: Why Don't You Have A Seat? (The Story Of Alice In Wonderland) This week we grin a Cheshire grin and take you down the rabbit hole to explore the history of Alice In Wonderland and it's disgusting origins.

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]]> This week we grin a Cheshire grin and take you down the rabbit hole to explore the history of Alice In Wonderland and it's disgusting origins.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3340015 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500 4499 2 95 full true Episode 94: Twister (Not The Bill Paxton Movie) Episode 94: Twister (Not The Bill Paxton Movie) This week we go right hand red into the history of a board game that made us the pieces. 

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]]> This week we go right hand red into the history of a board game that made us the pieces. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3253417 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1745 2 94 full true Episode 93: Ch Ch Ch Chia Episode 93: Ch Ch Ch Chia This week we tend to a topic that we are all fully aware of. A pet that didn't really care if you killed it. The Chia Pet!

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]]> This week we tend to a topic that we are all fully aware of. A pet that didn't really care if you killed it. The Chia Pet!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3170542 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0500 2564 2 93 full true Episode 92: Littlest Pet Shop (Of Horrors) Episode 92: Littlest Pet Shop (Of Horrors) This week, in the first episode of several with a guest co-host, we talk about the history of the teeny tiny littlest collectible pets, The Littlest Pet Shop!

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]]> This week, in the first episode of several with a guest co-host, we talk about the history of the teeny tiny littlest collectible pets, The Littlest Pet Shop!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3091546 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0500 4467 2 92 full true Episode 91: Paging Mr. Herman (The Story of Pee Wee) Episode 91: Paging Mr. Herman (The Story of Pee Wee) This week we get wacky, with Pee Wee Herman. Hear the story on how a comedic man child became an instant legend.

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]]> This week we get wacky, with Pee Wee Herman. Hear the story on how a comedic man child became an instant legend.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-3022306 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0500 3013 2 91 full true Episode 90: No One Ever Asks "How's Waldo?" Episode 90: No One Ever Asks "How's Waldo?" This week we become amateur sleuths and dig up the history on a man that is hard to find. Waldo!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2956447 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0500 2402 2 90 full true Episode 89: Is It Worth It? Let Me Nerf It (Nerf part 1) Episode 89: Is It Worth It? Let Me Nerf It (Nerf part 1) This week we take a look into a company with an ultimatum: It's Nerf or Nothin!

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]]> This week we take a look into a company with an ultimatum: It's Nerf or Nothin!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2889607 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 964 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 2 89 full true Episode 88: Nintendoes What Nintendidn't (Nintendo Part 2) Episode 88: Nintendoes What Nintendidn't (Nintendo Part 2) This week we pick back up where we left off last month, with Nintendo on the verge of change as they welcomed Shigeru Miyamoto to the company.

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]]> This week we pick back up where we left off last month, with Nintendo on the verge of change as they welcomed Shigeru Miyamoto to the company.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2823967 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 2618 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 2 87 full true Episode 87: Homeward Bound And Back Again, That's The Sailors Way Episode 87: Homeward Bound And Back Again, That's The Sailors Way CONTENT WARNING: DEATH OF AN ANIMAL! 27:00-29:35

This week, we take an incredible journey to the untamed wildness of rural Canada as three domesticated animals are hellbent to make it Homeward Bound.

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This week, we take an incredible journey to the untamed wildness of rural Canada as three domesticated animals are hellbent to make it Homeward Bound.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2763259 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 3536 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 2 87 full true Episode 86: Under The Bridge (To Terabithia) Episode 86: Under The Bridge (To Terabithia) This week, we keep our minds wide open, as we discuss the history of a children's book that opened the door to early childhood trauma.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2702566 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 1700 2 86 full true Episode 85: Are We Human? Or Are We Skydancers? Episode 85: Are We Human? Or Are We Skydancers? This week we spin the history of a toyline for girls that caused literal ribs to break. Untold damage. And the power to save a company. Skydancers.

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]]> This week we spin the history of a toyline for girls that caused literal ribs to break. Untold damage. And the power to save a company. Skydancers.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2643679 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 1973 Toys,nostalgia,small soldiers,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 2 85 full true Episode 84: Nintendo Part 1 (It Was In The Cards) Episode 84: Nintendo Part 1 (It Was In The Cards) This week we take it wayyyyy back to discuss the history of a playing card company called Nintendo.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2585479 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 2143 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 2 84 full true Heard It In A Love Song TEASER EPISODE Heard It In A Love Song TEASER EPISODE In this special preview episode of Heard It In A Love Song, Rick takes us back to the early 2000s to discuss the history of Hey There Delilah. Special thanks to Tom Higgenson from The Plain White T's for the shoutout!

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]]> In this special preview episode of Heard It In A Love Song, Rick takes us back to the early 2000s to discuss the history of Hey There Delilah. Special thanks to Tom Higgenson from The Plain White T's for the shoutout!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2564968 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0600 1194 Toys,nostalgia,small soldiers,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 bonus false Episode 83: We Might Solve A Mystery, Or Give The History Of Ducktales (Ah Woo Ooo) Episode 83: We Might Solve A Mystery, Or Give The History Of Ducktales (Ah Woo Ooo) This week we dive into a room full of gold to give the history of a Disney cartoon with one hell of an ear worm of a theme song.

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]]> This week we dive into a room full of gold to give the history of a Disney cartoon with one hell of an ear worm of a theme song.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2532034 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 2228 Toys,nostalgia,Ducktales,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 2 83 full true Episode 82: SOME PIG (The History Of Charlotte's Web) Episode 82: SOME PIG (The History Of Charlotte's Web) This week, we are achin, for some bacon, as we tell the tale of some pig, and the spider that saw the greatness in him.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2469305 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 1997 Toys,nostalgia,c2e2,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 2 82 full true Episode 81: Tubthumping (The History Of Weebles) Episode 81: Tubthumping (The History Of Weebles) Weebles Wobble. But they don't fall down. But why don't they? And who created them? This week we dive into the history of Weebles

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]]> Weebles Wobble. But they don't fall down. But why don't they? And who created them? This week we dive into the history of Weebles

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2418002 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 1840 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 2 81 full true Episode 80: Miniature Malpractice (The History Of Operation) Episode 80: Miniature Malpractice (The History Of Operation) Today we BUZZ discover the BUZZ history behind one of the best selling BUZZ board games of all time. Operation

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2373086 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1967 Toys,nostalgia,Operation,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 80 full true Episode 79: Return Of The Christmas Special Episode 79: Return Of The Christmas Special It's Christmas time once again, and for our Christmas special this year, we tackle the Rankin Bass Cinematic Universe of Santa Claus Is Comin To Town, and The Year Without A Santa Claus

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]]> It's Christmas time once again, and for our Christmas special this year, we tackle the Rankin Bass Cinematic Universe of Santa Claus Is Comin To Town, and The Year Without A Santa Claus

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2344370 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1924 Toys,nostalgia,christmas,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 79 full true Episode 78: Titan A.E. Episode 78: Titan A.E. It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine, as today we discuss Don Bluth's final film and final flop, Titan A.E.

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]]> It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine, as today we discuss Don Bluth's final film and final flop, Titan A.E.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2335898 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1311 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 78 full true Episode 77: Anastasia Episode 77: Anastasia Today, unlike Sympathy For The Devil, Anastasia is not screaming in vain, as we dive into the history of the highest grossing Don Bluth film, Anastasia.

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]]> Today, unlike Sympathy For The Devil, Anastasia is not screaming in vain, as we dive into the history of the highest grossing Don Bluth film, Anastasia.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2332616 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0600 1920 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 77 full true Episode 76: The Pebble And The Penguin Episode 76: The Pebble And The Penguin Today we discuss the history behind just one of many Penguin based children's films.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2325299 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 774 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 76 full true Episode 75: Thumbelina Episode 75: Thumbelina Today we have the teeny tiny story about the not so teeny tiny box office flop.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2320634 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0600 1025 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 75 full true Episode 74: Rock A Doodle Episode 74: Rock A Doodle Today we explore the history of the weirdest Don Bluth film, Rock A Doodle, and what weird scenes got cut.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2313923 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 953 Toys,nostalgia,c2e2,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 74 full true Episode 73: All Dogs Go To Heaven Episode 73: All Dogs Go To Heaven Today we discuss the resting place for All Dogs, according to Don Bluth and company.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2307071 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 845 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 73 full true Episode 72: The Land Before Time Episode 72: The Land Before Time Today we discuss a heart wrenching movie with a heart wrenching true crime story attached to it.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2299856 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0600 2546 Toys,nostalgia,The Land Before Time,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 72 full true Episode 71: An American Tail Episode 71: An American Tail Today we discuss a big story about a little mouse named Fievel and his journey to America

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2296523 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0600 2284 Toys,nostalgia,c2e2,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 71 full true Episode 70: Dragon's Lair Episode 70: Dragon's Lair Today we descend into the Dragon's Lair to steal the history on how and why it was made.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2284718 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1080 Toys,nostalgia,c2e2,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 70 full true Episode 69: The Secret Of NIMH Episode 69: The Secret Of NIMH Today we discuss the history of the TERRIFYING truth of the National Institute of Mental Health and how it influenced the Secret Of NIMH

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2281304 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1928 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 69 full true Episode 68: Banjo The Woodpile Cat Episode 68: Banjo The Woodpile Cat Today we discuss the history of little kitten with a spirit as ambitious as Don Bluth himself.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2275634 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1147 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 68 full true Episode 67: Don Bluth Episode 67: Don Bluth Today we get ready for the 12 days of Don Bluth by starting off with the history of the man himself!

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]]> Today we get ready for the 12 days of Don Bluth by starting off with the history of the man himself!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2268971 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1324 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 67 full true Episode 66: I Smell Sex And Candy, Land Episode 66: I Smell Sex And Candy, Land This week we follow our stomachs to the past to feast on the history of a game that is simple and timeless. Candyland.

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]]> This week we follow our stomachs to the past to feast on the history of a game that is simple and timeless. Candyland.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2247323 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 3285 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 66 full true The First Annual Anniversary Special! Deleted Scenes 2019 The First Annual Anniversary Special! Deleted Scenes 2019 In this bonus episode we unleash the bits trimmed for time or that didn't match the flow of the episode it happened in. December 3rd 2018 to December 3rd 2019!

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]]> In this bonus episode we unleash the bits trimmed for time or that didn't match the flow of the episode it happened in. December 3rd 2018 to December 3rd 2019!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2211797 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1619 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 full true Episode 65: Always Be My Beanie Baby Episode 65: Always Be My Beanie Baby This week we take a look into a toy with the biggest bubble burst we will probably ever see. The once highly sought after, Beanie Babies!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2204669 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0600 5183 Toys,nostalgia,Beanie Babies,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 65 full true Episode 64: We'll All Float On Okay (The History Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade) Episode 64: We'll All Float On Okay (The History Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade) This week before we stuff our faces, we stuff your brains with knowledge on the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2160656 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 4553 Toys,nostalgia,lite brite,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 64 full true Episode 63: You Ought Uno Episode 63: You Ought Uno This week we draw up some knowledge on a game we all have either a love or hate relationship with. Uno.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2105790 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 3023 Toys,nostalgia,small soldiers,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 63 full true Episode 62: Come My Lady, Come Come My Lady, You're My Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sugar, Baby. Episode 62: Come My Lady, Come Come My Lady, You're My Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sugar, Baby. This week we take a bite out of the history of a story we have all grown up with a loved immensely. The story of the little bug who couldn't stop eating.

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]]> This week we take a bite out of the history of a story we have all grown up with a loved immensely. The story of the little bug who couldn't stop eating.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-2037792 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 2034 Toys,nostalgia,Raggedy Ann,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 62 full true Episode 61: The Only Verdict Is Vengeance. A Vendetta Held As A Votive, Not In Vain Episode 61: The Only Verdict Is Vengeance. A Vendetta Held As A Votive, Not In Vain This week we discuss the history of Guy Fawkes, his gun powder plot, and how he influenced a generation of anonymous freedom fighters.






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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1989316 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 5556 Toys,nostalgia,lite brite,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 61 full true Episode 60: The First Annual Halloween Haunt Episode 60: The First Annual Halloween Haunt Today, on the finale of the 13 Days Of Halloween, we discuss everyone's favorite Old God, The Great Pumpkin!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1966540 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1649 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 60 full true Episode 59: Screamin' Jay Hawkins Episode 59: Screamin' Jay Hawkins Today we discuss the father of shock rock, the one, the only, Screamin' Jay Hawkins!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1959031 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1607 Toys,nostalgia,lite brite,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 59 full true Episode 58: The Worst Witch Episode 58: The Worst Witch Today we discuss the BEST witch, well, The Worst Witch. And just how hard ole JK bit this series.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1952388 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1326 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 58 full true Episode 57: The Munsters Episode 57: The Munsters Today we climb aboard the Dragula and take a trip into the history of the Munsters.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1946168 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1296 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 57 full true Episode 56: Everybody (Backstreet's Back) Episode 56: Everybody (Backstreet's Back) Today we discuss a BANGER of a pop song, with a video spooky enough to rival Thriller.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1942154 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1076 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 56 full true Episode 55: Tales From The Crypt Episode 55: Tales From The Crypt Today we pry open the crypt and discuss the history of a spine tingling comic turned tv show and movies.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1940100 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3722 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 55 full true Episode 54: The Addams Family Episode 54: The Addams Family Today we discuss everyone's favorite nuclear family, with more than a few (literal) skeletons in their closets.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1935884 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3005 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 54 full true Episode 53: The Ouija Board Episode 53: The Ouija Board Today we discuss that plank of wood, with a planchett, and a penchant for communing with the dead. And why the "If you build it, they will come" mentality can be hazardous. 

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]]> Today we discuss that plank of wood, with a planchett, and a penchant for communing with the dead. And why the "If you build it, they will come" mentality can be hazardous. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1924112 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3230 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 53 full true Episode 52: A Nightmare On My Street Episode 52: A Nightmare On My Street Today we discuss the start of Will Smith's career with fighting against creatures (seriously. Think about it. Men In Black, Independence Day, Bright, Suicide Squad). As he takes on Freddy Krueger and a team of lawyers.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1917581 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 762 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 52 full true Episode 51: Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Episode 51: Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Today we ponder a question with a definite answer. Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Yes. Yes we are.

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]]> Today we ponder a question with a definite answer. Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Yes. Yes we are.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1910327 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2398 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 51 full true Episode 50: Ernest Scared Stupid Episode 50: Ernest Scared Stupid Today we discuss everyone's favorite bumbling bafoon as he talks on some pretty gnarly trolls with the help of Eartha Kitt!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1902863 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1686 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 50 full true Episode 49: The Cereal Monsters Episode 49: The Cereal Monsters Today we discuss those delicious monsters that changed the color of your milk, and left you with empty wallets every October. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1896578 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 897 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 49 full true Episode 48: My Pet Monster Episode 48: My Pet Monster (IGNORE ME SAYING IT'S DAY 2)
Welcome to the 13 Days Of Halloween. Today we are discussing that little chained ball of love, My Pet Monster. 

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Welcome to the 13 Days Of Halloween. Today we are discussing that little chained ball of love, My Pet Monster. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1892924 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 919 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 48 full true A Message From The Cryptkeeper A Message From The Cryptkeeper In two days, we unleash our first annual 13 Days Of Halloween event!

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]]> In two days, we unleash our first annual 13 Days Of Halloween event!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1885623 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0500 50 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 bonus false Episode 47: Exploring The History Of Unsolved Mysteries Episode 47: Exploring The History Of Unsolved Mysteries This week we take a deep dive into the show that took deep dives into cold cases. Unsolved Mysteries. We share our fear and love of Robert Stack and shout out Doug Jones.

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]]> This week we take a deep dive into the show that took deep dives into cold cases. Unsolved Mysteries. We share our fear and love of Robert Stack and shout out Doug Jones.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1863307 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2593 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 47 full true Episode 46: Creepy Crawling In My Skin Episode 46: Creepy Crawling In My Skin This week we kick off October by tackling the gross equivalent of The Easy Bake Oven, The Creepy Crawlers. 

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]]> This week we kick off October by tackling the gross equivalent of The Easy Bake Oven, The Creepy Crawlers. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1825909 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1765 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 46 full true Episode 45: Goosebumps N Grind Episode 45: Goosebumps N Grind This week we send a shiver down your spine and give you goosebumps as we discuss the history of, well... Goosebumps.

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]]> This week we send a shiver down your spine and give you goosebumps as we discuss the history of, well... Goosebumps.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1788766 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1855 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 45 full true Episode 44: Almighty Tighty Whities (The Story Of Captain Underpants) Episode 44: Almighty Tighty Whities (The Story Of Captain Underpants) This week snap our elastic bands and hypnotize you with the history of the flatulence king, Captain Underpants.

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]]> This week snap our elastic bands and hypnotize you with the history of the flatulence king, Captain Underpants.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1751977 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2194 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 44 full true Episode 43: Making A Fuss About The Magic School Bus Episode 43: Making A Fuss About The Magic School Bus Seatbelts everyone! This week we climb aboard the Magic School Bus to go back in time and discover the history about, well...The Magic School Bus!

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]]> Seatbelts everyone! This week we climb aboard the Magic School Bus to go back in time and discover the history about, well...The Magic School Bus!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1714177 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2052 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 44 full true Episode 42: Well That's Too Damn Bad! (The Story of Holes) Episode 42: Well That's Too Damn Bad! (The Story of Holes) Once upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained. That place was Camp Green Lake and that's where our episode this week takes place as we discuss the history of the beloved classic, Holes.

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]]> Once upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained. That place was Camp Green Lake and that's where our episode this week takes place as we discuss the history of the beloved classic, Holes.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1677817 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3671 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 42 full true Episode 41: Baby Got Scholastic Book Fair Episode 41: Baby Got Scholastic Book Fair This week we go over the annual event that drove us all crazy. The Scholastic Book Fair. Stopping first to dive into the history of Scholastic itself!

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]]> This week we go over the annual event that drove us all crazy. The Scholastic Book Fair. Stopping first to dive into the history of Scholastic itself!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1637395 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3506 Toys,nostalgia,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 41 full true Toys Were Us LIVE! At Wizard World Chicago! Toys Were Us LIVE! At Wizard World Chicago! We had our very first panel at The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con this past weekend! Enjoy this bonus episode that is essentially a greatest hits and a discussion on the state of Funko!

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]]> We had our very first panel at The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con this past weekend! Enjoy this bonus episode that is essentially a greatest hits and a discussion on the state of Funko!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1611898 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0500 2807 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 bonus true Episode 40: Battle Of The Kids' Meals Part Two - Long Live The King Episode 40: Battle Of The Kids' Meals Part Two - Long Live The King Ronald McDonald is dead. Slaughtered by the King. The King of burgers that actual predates Ronald McDonald by 8 years. This week we present part two of the Battle For The Kid's Meals!

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]]> Ronald McDonald is dead. Slaughtered by the King. The King of burgers that actual predates Ronald McDonald by 8 years. This week we present part two of the Battle For The Kid's Meals!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1602790 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3492 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 40 full true Episode 39: Shoots and Ladders Episode 39: Shoots and Ladders This week we discuss the rise and fall of a game that is played with...well...rises and falls. But did you know Chutes and Ladders has a wild history? And many MANY names?



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]]> This week we discuss the rise and fall of a game that is played with...well...rises and falls. But did you know Chutes and Ladders has a wild history? And many MANY names?



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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1567186 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2623 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,chutesandladders 1 39 full true Episode 38: The Legend Of Legends Of The Hidden Temple Episode 38: The Legend Of Legends Of The Hidden Temple This week we climb the steps of knowledge to bring you the history of a beloved 90s game show with TERRIFYING temple guards and horrible recording conditions.

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]]> This week we climb the steps of knowledge to bring you the history of a beloved 90s game show with TERRIFYING temple guards and horrible recording conditions.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1535212 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2842 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,Legends of the hidden temple 1 38 full true Episode 37: Be Careful Telling Scary Stories In The Dark (Dark) Episode 37: Be Careful Telling Scary Stories In The Dark (Dark) This week we unpack the history of the source of so many repressed memories. Well. More like nightmares. As we dive into Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark

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]]> This week we unpack the history of the source of so many repressed memories. Well. More like nightmares. As we dive into Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1504606 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3639 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,scary stories to tell in the dark 1 37 full true Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Part 3 Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Part 3 1. Harold
2. Sam's New Pet
3. The Red Spot
4. Such Things Happen
5. The Church

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]]> 1. Harold
2. Sam's New Pet
3. The Red Spot
4. Such Things Happen
5. The Church

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1497079 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:00:00 -0500 1065 Toys,nostalgia,lite brite,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys,scary stories 1 full true Episode 36: Water Balloondock Saints Episode 36: Water Balloondock Saints This week we take a water balloon straight to the face as we attempt to cool you down with the history of a toy that was made to be destroyed

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1471135 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2282 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,waterballoons 1 36 full true Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (Part 2) Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (Part 2) Enjoy 5 more scary stories from Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark!


1. The Hearse Song

2. The Appointment

3. The Bus Stop

4. The Hook

5. Oh, Susannah



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]]> Enjoy 5 more scary stories from Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark!


1. The Hearse Song

2. The Appointment

3. The Bus Stop

4. The Hook

5. Oh, Susannah



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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1463770 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0500 496 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 full false Episode 35: At The Wham-O Double Feature Podcast Show (The History of The Hula Hoop and The Slip & Slide) Episode 35: At The Wham-O Double Feature Podcast Show (The History of The Hula Hoop and The Slip & Slide) This week we pop our hips and break our spines as we cover two toys by the same company, Wham O! The Hula Hoop and the Slip And Slide.

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]]> This week we pop our hips and break our spines as we cover two toys by the same company, Wham O! The Hula Hoop and the Slip And Slide.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1440736 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3941 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,hulahoop,slipandslide 1 35 full true Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (Part 1) Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (Part 1) This Friday and every Friday until August 9th, enjoy these bonus episodes. Readings of some of my favorite Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.

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]]> This Friday and every Friday until August 9th, enjoy these bonus episodes. Readings of some of my favorite Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1433593 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:00:00 -0500 642 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,Scarystoriestotellinthedark 1 bonus false Toys Were Us Presents: Episode 34.5 He's Workin On His Roar (A Special Message From Jason Weaver) Toys Were Us Presents: Episode 34.5 He's Workin On His Roar (A Special Message From Jason Weaver) In addition to today's Lion King episode, we'd like to present a shoutout from Jason Weaver, singing voice of young Simba in the original Lion King!

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]]> In addition to today's Lion King episode, we'd like to present a shoutout from Jason Weaver, singing voice of young Simba in the original Lion King!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1415002 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0500 118 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,Lionking 1 bonus false Episode 34: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (The Story Of The Lion King) Episode 34: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (The Story Of The Lion King) This week we are achin, for some bacon, as we dive into the history of arguably the crown jewel of the Disney renaissance, The Lion King. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1410802 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5032 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,thelionking 1 34 full true Episode 33: It's D.A.R.E. Episode 33: It's D.A.R.E. This week we take it back to the 5th grade and dive into the history of a program that failed tremendously, along the way we give the good boy all the pettins, McGruff the Crime Dog.

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]]> This week we take it back to the 5th grade and dive into the history of a program that failed tremendously, along the way we give the good boy all the pettins, McGruff the Crime Dog.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1379320 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3497 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,DARE 1 33 full true Booster Pack 3: We're Doing Stuff, Lori. Thangs Booster Pack 3: We're Doing Stuff, Lori. Thangs Just a few updates around the camp here at Toys Were Us.

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]]> Just a few updates around the camp here at Toys Were Us.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1361410 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0500 216 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 bonus true Episode 32: Baby, You're A Firework Episode 32: Baby, You're A Firework There would be no childhood without the annual tradition of watching things be blown to smithereens. But what exactly brought fireworks to life? This week we answer that, and sit in awe of just how far we've come in terms of size and scale.

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]]> There would be no childhood without the annual tradition of watching things be blown to smithereens. But what exactly brought fireworks to life? This week we answer that, and sit in awe of just how far we've come in terms of size and scale.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1350148 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4400 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,fireworks,fourthofjuly 1 32 full true Episode 31: Etch A Sketch Me Like One Of Your French Girls Episode 31: Etch A Sketch Me Like One Of Your French Girls This week we dial in the knobs on the history of a toy that allowed you draw all the nonsense you wanted, without getting in trouble for marking up the walls.

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]]> This week we dial in the knobs on the history of a toy that allowed you draw all the nonsense you wanted, without getting in trouble for marking up the walls.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1320898 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2076 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,etchasketch 1 31 full true Episode 30: You Got A Friend In Me (The Toy Story Story) Episode 30: You Got A Friend In Me (The Toy Story Story) This week we open up the toy box to see what it took to make our toys come to life. Along the way we find out just what PIXAR means and how Steve Jobs saved Toy Story.

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]]> This week we open up the toy box to see what it took to make our toys come to life. Along the way we find out just what PIXAR means and how Steve Jobs saved Toy Story.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1287799 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5931 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,toystory 1 30 full true Episode 29: It's Raining Ken (Pride Month 2019) Episode 29: It's Raining Ken (Pride Month 2019) This week we discuss the history of a Gay icon that was made accidentally, Earring Magic Ken. We also go over two true Gay icon doll.

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]]> This week we discuss the history of a Gay icon that was made accidentally, Earring Magic Ken. We also go over two true Gay icon doll.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1257770 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2424 Toys,nostalgia,Earring Magic Ken,Pride Month,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 29 full true Episode 28: Thanks For The Free Parking (The Story Of Monopoly) Episode 28: Thanks For The Free Parking (The Story Of Monopoly) This week we discuss the hidden history of a game that all made us just absolutely cut throat, ruthless landlords.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1228517 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3050 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,monopoly 1 28 full true Toys Were Us Presents: Toy Soldiers (Boy Tell Em) Toys Were Us Presents: Toy Soldiers (Boy Tell Em) In a bonus episode that I didn't want to go to waste, we discuss the history of toy soldiers.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1206818 Tue, 28 May 2019 22:00:00 -0500 3092 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,toy soldiers 1 full true Episode 27: Get A Clue Episode 27: Get A Clue This week we open the little envelope to give you the who what where and how behind Clue/Cluedo.


Make sure to listen to the multiple endings featuring The Black Case Diaries. The Media Obscura. Dem Fancy Dinosaurs. And The He Said She Said Podcast. 



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Make sure to listen to the multiple endings featuring The Black Case Diaries. The Media Obscura. Dem Fancy Dinosaurs. And The He Said She Said Podcast. 



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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1197638 Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5268 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,clue 1 27 full true Episode 26: Clifford The Big Red Dog Episode 26: Clifford The Big Red Dog This week we dig up the dirt (spoiler there isn't it any) on the goodest biggest reddest boy, Clifford the Big Red Dog.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1167140 Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3616 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,clifford the big red dog 1 26 full true Episode 25: Crazy Bones (Thugs N Harmony) Episode 25: Crazy Bones (Thugs N Harmony) This week we discuss the history of a toy that caused many playground brawls. We never shot dice, we tossed them Crazy Bones.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1126562 Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2277 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,crazybones 1 25 full true Episode 24: Spay & Neuter Your Pet Rocks Episode 24: Spay & Neuter Your Pet Rocks This week we discuss the history of a rock solid toy. A toy that wasn't really a toy at all, but a rock in a box. Yet, it still somehow swept the nation. This is the story of the Pet Rock.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1093523 Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2557 Toys,nostalgia,pet rock,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 24 full true Episode 23: Rock Em Sock Em Robots (Domo Arigato) Episode 23: Rock Em Sock Em Robots (Domo Arigato) This week we take one on the jaw as we discuss the history of the violent beat em up, Rock Em Sock Em Robots.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1062932 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1617 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,Rock Em Sock Em Robots,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,speakandspell 1 23 full true Episode 22: Battle Of The Kids' Meals Part One: Let's McFreakin Lose It! Episode 22: Battle Of The Kids' Meals Part One: Let's McFreakin Lose It! This week we take the golden arches by the horns and dive into the history of the Happy Meal. We find out how someone was erased from history, how Tim Burton lost the Batman franchise, and which toy sells for the most money.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1049290 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0500 3825 Toys,nostalgia,happy meal,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 22 full true Episode 21: Dawn Of Potato Head Episode 21: Dawn Of Potato Head PO TAY TOES. Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew. Or shove parts in it to make funny faces. This week we discuss the history of Hasbro's golden spud, Mr. Potato Head!

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]]> PO TAY TOES. Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew. Or shove parts in it to make funny faces. This week we discuss the history of Hasbro's golden spud, Mr. Potato Head!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1039285 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1540 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,Mr Potato Head 1 21 full true Episode 20: The Easter Special Special Episode 20: The Easter Special Special This week, in our second go round for Read It! We discuss the history of three rabbit based books: Bunnicula, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Peter Rabbit.

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]]> This week, in our second go round for Read It! We discuss the history of three rabbit based books: Bunnicula, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Peter Rabbit.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1029654 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2692 Toys,nostalgia,easter,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 20 full true Episode 19: Raggedy Ann (You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light) Episode 19: Raggedy Ann (You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light) This week we ACTUALLY cover the history of a doll with a tragic backstory and a terrifying connection to a pop culture cinematic universe. This is the story behind Raggedy Ann.

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]]> This week we ACTUALLY cover the history of a doll with a tragic backstory and a terrifying connection to a pop culture cinematic universe. This is the story behind Raggedy Ann.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1020713 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0500 4192 Toys,nostalgia,Raggedy Ann,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 19 full true Episode 18: Small Soldiers Episode 18: Small Soldiers 'This week' we discuss the history of a toy line that made any other toy just another toy. The Commando Elite and their battle with the Gorgonites.

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]]> 'This week' we discuss the history of a toy line that made any other toy just another toy. The Commando Elite and their battle with the Gorgonites.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1019159 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1176 Toys,nostalgia,small soldiers,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 18 full true Toys Were Us Presents: The C2E2 2019 Special Toys Were Us Presents: The C2E2 2019 Special We had our very first con as a podcast and managed to interview Ming Chen, Lloyd Kaufman, Twiztid, Doug Walker (The Nostalgia Critic), Rob Walker, and Brad Jones (The Cinema Snob) 

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]]> We had our very first con as a podcast and managed to interview Ming Chen, Lloyd Kaufman, Twiztid, Doug Walker (The Nostalgia Critic), Rob Walker, and Brad Jones (The Cinema Snob) 

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]]> Toys Were Us, Ming Chen, Lloyd Kaufman, Twiztid, The Nostalgia Critic, The Cinema Snob, Rob Walker Buzzsprout-1011723 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2074 Toys,nostalgia,c2e2,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 full true Episode 17: Turn Around (Lite Brite) Episode 17: Turn Around (Lite Brite) This week we lite up the brite history of a toy that made us all miniature light show enthusiasts.  The Lite Brite.

Brought to you in part by fiddlepiddle.com 

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]]> This week we lite up the brite history of a toy that made us all miniature light show enthusiasts.  The Lite Brite.

Brought to you in part by fiddlepiddle.com 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-1008790 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2422 Toys,nostalgia,lite brite,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 17 full true Episode 16: Where The Sidewalk Starts (The Story of Shel Silverstein) Episode 16: Where The Sidewalk Starts (The Story of Shel Silverstein) This week discuss an author,
 A man with many a dream,
 On this the first episode of Read It!
 We give the history of Shel Silverstein.

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]]> This week discuss an author,
 A man with many a dream,
 On this the first episode of Read It!
 We give the history of Shel Silverstein.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-999050 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2513 Toys,nostalgia,shelsilverstein,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 16 full true Episode 15: Strawberry Shortcake (She's Going The Distance) Episode 15: Strawberry Shortcake (She's Going The Distance) This week we dig in spoon first to serve up the delicious history of a toy birthed by a greeting card. This is the story of Strawberry Shortcake.

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]]> This week we dig in spoon first to serve up the delicious history of a toy birthed by a greeting card. This is the story of Strawberry Shortcake.

With special promotion by FiddlePiddle.com

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-989773 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1662 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,strawberryshortcake 1 15 full true Episode 14: Are You The Viewmaster? Episode 14: Are You The Viewmaster? This week we take a look (get it?) at the history of a toy had that us seeing double vision. Also had us cringing at it's...PROBLEMATIC back story. This is the story of the Viewmaster.

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]]> This week we take a look (get it?) at the history of a toy had that us seeing double vision. Also had us cringing at it's...PROBLEMATIC back story. This is the story of the Viewmaster.

This week's episode brought to you by Fiddlepiddle.com an online buying and selling toy marketplace. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-980207 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1973 Toys,nostalgia,viewmaster,throwback,toy collecting,vintage,nostalgic,childhood toys 1 14 full true Episode 13: Skip It Up Baby, Skip. It. Up. Episode 13: Skip It Up Baby, Skip. It. Up. Don't skip this one. This week we discuss the history of the Medieval Mace of children's outdoor activities, the Skip It. Do your ankles remember? Will they ever forget?

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]]> Don't skip this one. This week we discuss the history of the Medieval Mace of children's outdoor activities, the Skip It. Do your ankles remember? Will they ever forget?

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-970763 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1305 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,skipit 1 13 full true Episode 12: Don't Dream It, Bop It Episode 12: Don't Dream It, Bop It This week we discuss the history of a toy that made us obedient to the call of three simple moves.

Twist it.
Pull it.

Bop it.

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]]> This week we discuss the history of a toy that made us obedient to the call of three simple moves.

Twist it.
Pull it.

Bop it.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-960844 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1168 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,bopit 1 12 full true Episode 11: Simon Says Episode 11: Simon Says This week we take a look into the memory game that made fools of us all. Simon was a challenging mistress that very few mastered.

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]]> This week we take a look into the memory game that made fools of us all. Simon was a challenging mistress that very few mastered.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-952344 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1613 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,simon 1 11 full true Episode 10: (Don't) Speak And Spell Episode 10: (Don't) Speak And Spell This week we discuss the history of the Texas Instrument's mega success, the Speak and Spell. We also premiere our brand new audio set up. And let me tell you, it makes a WORLD of difference. 

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]]> This week we discuss the history of the Texas Instrument's mega success, the Speak and Spell. We also premiere our brand new audio set up. And let me tell you, it makes a WORLD of difference. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-943237 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 2120 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,speakandspell 1 10 full true Episode 9: Magic 8 Ball (XoXo Tony Montana) Episode 9: Magic 8 Ball (XoXo Tony Montana) Will this episode entertain you? It is certain. This week talk about the mystical history of the Magic 8 Ball.

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]]> Will this episode entertain you? It is certain. This week talk about the mystical history of the Magic 8 Ball.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-934987 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1031 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,magic 8 ball 1 9 full true Episode 8: Eaz-E Bake Oven Episode 8: Eaz-E Bake Oven This week we take a look into the history of everyone's favorite mini bakery, the Easy Bake Oven. 

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]]> This week we take a look into the history of everyone's favorite mini bakery, the Easy Bake Oven. 

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-927382 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1208 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,easy bake oven 1 8 full true Episode 7: Everyone Loves A Slinky Episode 7: Everyone Loves A Slinky This week we introduce a monthly segment in which we go over the history of a toy featured in Toy Story. We start with the absolutely bonkers back story of the Slinky.

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]]> This week we introduce a monthly segment in which we go over the history of a toy featured in Toy Story. We start with the absolutely bonkers back story of the Slinky.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-918771 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1734 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,slinky 1 7 full true Episode 6: A Little Ditty About Polly Pocket And Mighty Max Episode 6: A Little Ditty About Polly Pocket And Mighty Max This week is a battle of the sexes as we take a look into the history of both Polly Pocket and Mighty Max.

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]]> This week is a battle of the sexes as we take a look into the history of both Polly Pocket and Mighty Max.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-911269 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 1756 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,polly pocket,mighty max 1 6 full true Booster Pack 2: Beware The Stare of Mary Shaw Booster Pack 2: Beware The Stare of Mary Shaw She had no children. Only dolls.

Enjoy our tangent on the 2007 underrated gem, Dead Silence.

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]]> She had no children. Only dolls.

Enjoy our tangent on the 2007 underrated gem, Dead Silence.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-909261 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -0600 138 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,dead silence 1 bonus true Episode 5: Stretch Armstrong's Strong Arm Years Episode 5: Stretch Armstrong's Strong Arm Years He was long. He was strong. He was down to get the friction on. This week we discuss the corn syrup king, Stretch Armstrong!

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]]> He was long. He was strong. He was down to get the friction on. This week we discuss the corn syrup king, Stretch Armstrong!

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-904414 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 1153 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,stretcharmstrong 1 5 full true Booster Pack 1: Weird Flex, But Okay Booster Pack 1: Weird Flex, But Okay Talking jive about the Guinness Record Holder that no one asked for.

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]]> Talking jive about the Guinness Record Holder that no one asked for.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-902169 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:00:00 -0600 60 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 bonus true Episode 4: The Christmas Special Special Episode 4: The Christmas Special Special This week we discuss 3 of the most culture defining Christmas Specials. The history and budget behind them and reflect on one of the most devastating movie deaths.

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]]> This week we discuss 3 of the most culture defining Christmas Specials. The history and budget behind them and reflect on one of the most devastating movie deaths.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-899263 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 2311 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,christmas 1 4 full true Episode 3.5: Antelope Stairmaster Episode 3.5: Antelope Stairmaster A bit of rambling about a nature guy, a Criminal Mind and whatever the hell an unsub is.

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]]> A bit of rambling about a nature guy, a Criminal Mind and whatever the hell an unsub is.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-898489 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0600 134 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 full true Episode 3: Come Dream With Me Tonight (The Story of Teddy Ruxpin) Episode 3: Come Dream With Me Tonight (The Story of Teddy Ruxpin) He has such sights to show you. And stories to tell you. This week we discuss that totally tubular talking teddy. Teddy Ruxpin.

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]]> He has such sights to show you. And stories to tell you. This week we discuss that totally tubular talking teddy. Teddy Ruxpin.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-892757 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -0600 1662 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,teddy ruxpin 1 3 full true Episode 2: Furby, Or Not Furby? That Is The Question! Episode 2: Furby, Or Not Furby? That Is The Question! He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake. This week we go through the history of the Gremlin clone. Furby

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]]> He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake. This week we go through the history of the Gremlin clone. Furby

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-884822 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0600 1762 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage,furby 1 2 full true Episode 1.5: The George Lucas Poetry Slam Episode 1.5: The George Lucas Poetry Slam An unscripted thing that happened while recording.

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]]> An unscripted thing that happened while recording.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-883547 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0600 218 toys,toysrus,toyswereus,slayer,tickle me elmo,nostalgia,nostalgic,flashback,toy collecting,toy collectors,toys,star wars 1 bonus false Episode 1: A Nightmare On Elmo Street Episode 1: A Nightmare On Elmo Street He's a terror in red. Draining parents of money and time wasted trying to find him.

Tickle Me Elmo. The demon in red.

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]]> He's a terror in red. Draining parents of money and time wasted trying to find him.

Tickle Me Elmo. The demon in red.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-877700 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 01:00:00 -0600 2433 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage 1 1 full true Toys Were Us Episode 0.5 'Baby Pools Of Nightmare Fuel' Toys Were Us Episode 0.5 'Baby Pools Of Nightmare Fuel' A brief introduction to the minds behind the madness at Toys Were Us.

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]]> A brief introduction to the minds behind the madness at Toys Were Us.

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-857588 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 17:00:00 -0600 137 toys,toysrus,toyswereus,slayer,tickle me elmo,nostalgia,nostalgic,flashback,toy collecting,toy collectors,toys 1 trailer true Toys Were Us Teaser Trailer Toys Were Us Teaser Trailer The greatest gift we've ever been given, was a mind and an imagination to grow it. Toys are a part of growing up, but what do we know about those toys that grew up with us. That is what we are out to discover.

This is Toys Were Us

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]]> The greatest gift we've ever been given, was a mind and an imagination to grow it. Toys are a part of growing up, but what do we know about those toys that grew up with us. That is what we are out to discover.

This is Toys Were Us

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]]> Toys Were Us Buzzsprout-839088 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 161 toys,toys r us,nostalgia,90s kid,80s kid,nostalgic,retro,vintage trailer false