Posts tagged with ‘toys’

  • This Day in History February 9, 1964

    By Ruth on February 9, 2015
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    On this day in 1964 (from what I can tell though there is some debate), the GI Joe toy was first created.  Hasboro started this in response to the Barbie doll market, and the original toy was called “Action Man.”  The word “doll” was never used in relation to this toy (after all, boys didn’t play with “dolls”). 1 Corinthians […]
  • This Day in History February 4, 1959

    By Ruth on February 4, 2015
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    It was on this date in 1959, that the first Barbie doll was invented. Ruth Handler invented the doll and named it after her daughter. A bit later, Ken came along (named after her son). It was not initially received well by the powers that be, but little girls loved it. Proverbs 31:30 ESV Charm is deceitful, and beauty is […]
  • This Day in History February 2, 1964

    By Ruth on February 2, 2014
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    It was on this date in 1964, that Hasboro debuted the very popular G.I. Joe.  The Barbie doll had been so successful for girls, and this became the #1 toy for boys. For more info: http://vintageoldtoys.com/gi-joe-military-action-figure/ http://thepeoplehistorytoday.blogspot.com/2014/02/gi-joe-launched-1964-following-success.html
  • Interactive Plush Pals Giveaway–3 Winners (Ends 1/15) U.S.

    By Ruth on December 22, 2013
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    Holiday Contest and Sweeps Along With a Amazing Group of Blogs   Proudly Presents Interactive Plush Pals Giveaway   3 – Winners 3 – Great Prize Packages   Grand Prize Package   1 Winner receives a Complete Set of All 3 Interactive Plush Pals    Second & Third Place Winners -Prize Package 1 – Individual Interactive Plush Pal      Interactive Plush […]
  • Geting Ready for Summer Giveaway (Ends 6/30) U.S.

    By Ruth on May 31, 2013
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      Hosted by:  NYSavingSpecials  and  Your Fashion Resource Co-Hosted by: Barbara’s Beat, BabyDashCo, Capri’s Coupons, Maria’s Space, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, My Natural Family, Simply Sherryl, The Parenting Patch, The Mommy Nest, My Devotional Thoughts, All in a Day’s Work , Kaisy Daisy’s Corner     Come and join us on this great giveaway “Getting ready for Summer”We will have 3 winners, all prizes will be ordered and shipped from Toysrus.com Prize #1 […]