Joe

What could be the most popular toy in recorded history? It is not Barbie, not a Hot Wheels car and not a Furby; the toy of the century is G.I. Joe. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis recently took a vote and G.I. Joe has been proclaimed the most popular toy.

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In 1964 G.I. Joe was born in the the Hasbro factory. He was a rugged all American Hero, he appealed to children all over the country. But my perception of Joe was a dirty, savage fighter, who was not even allowed in the Barbie box. Since then many Joes have been made, all ready for any adventure.


Museum president and CEO J. Patchen was quoted "The stories people have shared about intergenerational learning, family traditions and memories has been heartwarming and life changing in some cases".

Other popular toys are:
      1. GI Joe
      2. Transformer
      3. Lego
      4. Barbie
      5. View-Master
      6. Bicycle
      7. Cabbage Patch Kids
      8. Crayons
      9. Play-doh
      10. Monopoly
      11. Raggedly Ann
      12. Spirograph
      13. Etch A Sketch
      14. Little Golden Books
      15. Hot Wheels
      16. Lincoln Logs
      17. Candy Land
      18. Roller Skates
      19. Silly Putty
      20. Mr. Potato Head