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Toy Town
Tinker Toys. Lincoln Logs. Beanie Babies. Radio Flyer. Kids obsessed with these iconic toys and games would surely have been surprised to learn that these and many others were born in Chicago. This episode takes you on a nostalgic trip back to a time when the city was a leader in toy innovation, introducing the designers who transformed their creative ideas and hard work into child’s play, examining how their creations helped children develop life skills while having fun, and how the business of toymaking wasn’t always fun and games. Audio-narrated descriptions are available.
