The most iconic toys from every year since 1965
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Every year, some toys leave a more lasting impression than others.
This year's fidget spinners are a hot commodity right now, but not every toy can reach the iconic status of Barbie or Play-Doh — though a select few do get their moment to shine.
With the help of the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, which also runs the National Toy Hall of Fame, we've come up with a list of the most popular toys since 1965.
From simple rubber balls to video game consoles, take a stroll down memory lane below.
1965: G.I. Joe
Hasbro created the G.I. Joe action figures in 1964 to market dolls to boys, but due to a sexist company policy at the time, it was prohibited to market them as "dolls."
Four figures were initially launched to represent the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marines, and within two years, the toy was bringing in more than half of the company's profits. Since then, the toy has launched movies, a cartoon series, and more.
1966: Suzy Homemaker
The Suzy Homemaker line of toys were miniature functioning plastic household appliances that included a blender, a stove, a refrigerator with plastic food included, and an iron.
The toys promoted strict domesticity, but with the rise of women's rights movements, the Suzy Homemaker line lost popularity.
1967: Lite-Brite
The Lite-Brite consisted of a light box, black paper, and colored pegs. All you had to do was put the black paper on the box and stick the pegs in following the provided templates or creating your own image. Once you turned the light on, your image was illuminated. Simple and fun.
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