100 Years of American Toy History Told Decade by Decade in a Two-and-a-Half Minute Time Lapse

In honor of the holiday season, Mode Video has created a two-and-a-half minute time lapse that tells the history of American toys, decade by decade. The video starts during the simpler times of dolls and Tinker Toys and moves very quickly the electronic age of robotic dogs and self-balancing hover boards.

It’s toy time! Whether you’re looking for a dose of nostalgia or have always been a kid at heart, our look back on a century’s worth of playthings is sure to amuse and captivate you.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.