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No one knows why a toy succeeds, or what keeps it popular. Some past favorites: 1867 Parcheesi
1903 Crayola crayons, Teddy bears
1913 Erector Set
1914 Raggedy Ann
1929 Yo-yo
1930 Lego building bricks
1935 Monopoly
1945 Silly Putty, Slinky
1955 Play-Doh
1957 Frisbee
1958 Hula Hoop
1959 Barbie doll
1960 Etch-a-Sketch
1964 G.I. Joe
1968 Hot Wheels cars
1970 Nerf ball
1978 Simon game
1983 Cabbage Patch Kids, Trivial Pursuit
Source: Toy Manufacturers of America
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