1950s Fun Toys PDF
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This document discusses popular toys from the 1950s, covering various options like Frisbees, Hula Hoops, and coonskin caps. It also briefly touches upon other toys of the era.
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THE 1950s- FUN TOYS =================== ### FRISBEE ### HULA HOOPS ### COONSKIN CAP ### OTHER POPULAR TOYS ![](media/image1.png) THE 1950s- FUN TOYS ========================================= ### FRISBEE ### HULA HOOPS ### COONSKIN CAP ### OTHER POPULAR TOYS introduced in 1955. The plastic...
THE 1950s- FUN TOYS =================== ### FRISBEE ### HULA HOOPS ### COONSKIN CAP ### OTHER POPULAR TOYS ![](media/image1.png) THE 1950s- FUN TOYS ========================================= ### FRISBEE ### HULA HOOPS ### COONSKIN CAP ### OTHER POPULAR TOYS introduced in 1955. The plastic blocks provided children with endless building opportunities. As many other toys from the 1950s, LEGOs are still popular with children today. Play-Doh started out as a wall cleaner but became a popular toy in the 1950s, especially after it was featured on the popular children's show *Captain Kangaroo*. More than 2 billion cans of Play-Doh have been sold since its invention. Children enjoyed playing with a goo called Silly Putty too. Gumby toys hit the market in 1955 after the character appeared on *Howdy Doody* and *The Gumby Show*. In 1957, kids started to move dirt around with Tonka trucks. The modern design of the pogo stick also came out in 1957. The Barbie doll first made her appearance in 1959 and