Back in My Day Trivia Quiz

Answer: G.I. Joe

G.I. (Government Issued) Joe was released by Hasbro in 1964 after the massive success of Barbie dolls, but retailers made sure to tell consumers that G.I. Joes are not dolls - they are action figures. Whether in times of war or peace, there has always been a market for G.I. Joe.

Answer: Shirley Temple

When the dolls were manufactured by the Ideal Toy and Novelty Company, Temple was only 6 years old, but she was already 3 years into her career and had made 20 movies. The success of Temple's hit film "Bright Eyes", premiered right after the holidays, definitely helped boost sales.

Answer: Slinky

The Slinky may appear to be a simple toy but it functions by using Hooke's law of physics, as well as gravity. Its jingle, penned in 1962, stating "Slinky, Slinky, Everyone loves a Slinky" has become one of the longest running jingles in history. The Slinky has been immortalized on a postage stamp with the US Postal Service, as well as being inducted into multiple toy halls of fame.

Answer: Furby

While they arrived speaking their own unique language, Furbish, they would glean words over time, much like human beings learn new languages the more they hear them. For example, if you asked your new Furby to do something they simply did not want to do, it would reply "Boo" until they learned the proper "No."

Answer: Yo-Yo

The Yo-Yo continues to be popular today, with many of the older models increasing in collectible value each year. It was formerly known as a bandalore, but was named the Yo-Yo in 1932, the same year that the World Yo-Yo Contest was held in London, England.

Answer: Tickle-Me Elmo

Not since the 1980s had consumers been driven to madness to purchase a toy; the prices continued to rise as the holidays approached. Some retail employees and customers were injured dealing with the stampedes and crowds. The craze for these toys even prompted some to be auctioned off so that the proceeds could be donated to charity.

Answer: Red Ryder

The BB gun was manufactured by Daisy Outdoor Products and is often referred to as the Daisy Red Ryder; it is still in production today! The comic strip, Red Ryder, premiered in 1938 and the strip ran for 26 years, ending in 1964. Just remember not to shoot your eye out!

Answer: Cabbage Patch Kids

This popular line of dolls was developed by a 21-year old art student who had learned needle molding and quilting skills from his mother, but artist Martha Nelson claimed that her design for the dolls had been stolen by this enterprising student. The matter was eventually resolved in an private agreement.

Originally called "Little People," each doll came with a birth certificate. The line has since spawned nearly a dozen different adaptations and franchises, including the infamous trademark infringing Garbage Pail Kids.

Answer: Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to have its own television commercial, and it was an idea that began in the creator's vegetable garden after he added vegetables to make funny faces on potatoes. Mr. Potato Head was the mascot and "Spokespud" for the Great American Smokeout in 1987, where he retired his trademark pipe, and was further immortalized in the classic Disney/Pixar film "Toy Story."

Answer: Star Wars

Star Wars action figures from the 1970s are some of the most prized, sought after, and valuable toys available. While Luke and Han are valued at approximately $1,000 each and Darth's value ranges from $6000-$7000, a Vinyl Cape Jawa figure was recently sold at auction for $18,000.

The value of this doll skyrocketed after a limited number were created with vinyl capes before the manufacturers opted for cloth capes.