The toys below were some of the decade’s biggest — and they’ve stayed popular ever since. The skinny, wide-eyed, green ...

In examining the history of famous robots, you’d be forgiven for overlooking a 1950s children’s toy named Robert. Robert the Robot, who was a product of the once-mighty Ideal Toy Company, didn’t do ...

The 1950s were a time of simple, hands-on play, but not all toys were created equal. While many kids had classic items that sparked imagination and outdoor fun, some toys were far more exclusive.

Designs for furniture, glass, pottery and even kitchen appliances changed dramatically in the 1950s. New materials such as plastic, which could be molded and easily shaped, made revolutionary designs ...

In recent articles, I described some of the most popular baby boomer toys that are still available today, 60 plus years later. The post World War II time was often described as the Golden Era of Toys.