This week, we take you on a wild journey into the history behind a tame book. Support the show

This week we snap into the history of Lego's rival, K'NEX Support the show

This week, we take it to the segregated south to learn the story of how the Super Soaker came to life. Support the show

In the ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Toys Were Us, we talk about Rick's favorite part of childhood, Arthur. The crown jewel of PBS. The second longest running animated series behind the Simpsons. Support the show

This week we take it back to a simpler time, where candy was a penny, and chocolate was king. And learn the tragic backstory of a man who gave us all the tootsie roll! Support the show

This week in part two of our dive into the Hundred Acre Wood, we discuss which of it's inhabitants are a cuck, and how Winnie the Pooh helped create Teddy Ruxpin Support the show

This week, we travel to the Hundred Acre Woods to spend time with one special bear, and learn half of his story. With a special guest appearance by Jim Cummings! Support the show

This week we stir up a pot of delicious history of an Italian man with a heart of gold and a pot of spaghetti. Chef Ettore Boiardi. Aka Chef Boyardee! Support the show

There has been a death in my family. Please enjoy this episode of Legends & Libations (my side podcast) in place of Toys Were Us. We'll be back soon! Support the show

This week we grin a Cheshire grin and take you down the rabbit hole to explore the history of Alice In Wonderland and it's disgusting origins. Support the show

This week we go right hand red into the history of a board game that made us the pieces. Support the show

This week we tend to a topic that we are all fully aware of. A pet that didn't really care if you killed it. The Chia Pet! Support the show

This week, in the first episode of several with a guest co-host, we talk about the history of the teeny tiny littlest collectible pets, The Littlest Pet Shop! Support the show

This week we get wacky, with Pee Wee Herman. Hear the story on how a comedic man child became an instant legend. Support the show

This week we become amateur sleuths and dig up the history on a man that is hard to find. Waldo! Support the show

This week we take a look into a company with an ultimatum: It's Nerf or Nothin! Support the show

This week we pick back up where we left off last month, with Nintendo on the verge of change as they welcomed Shigeru Miyamoto to the company. Support the show

CONTENT WARNING: DEATH OF AN ANIMAL! 27:00-29:35 This week, we take an incredible journey to the untamed wildness of rural Canada as three domesticated animals are hellbent to make it Homeward Bound. Support the show

This week, we keep our minds wide open, as we discuss the history of a children's book that opened the door to early childhood trauma. Support the show

This week we spin the history of a toyline for girls that caused literal ribs to break. Untold damage. And the power to save a company. Skydancers. This episode brought to you by Ballwash.com! Use our code TOYS20 to save 20 percent off of their Ballsy Valentine's bundle! Support the show