Toys That Built America S1E2

Who turned their greatest gamble into the most recognizable toy in the world?

• Ruth Handler

• Merrill Hassenfeld

• Rival company

• Unknown

What was the world's first 'action figure' originally marketed as?

• Military doll for boys

• Toy car

• Board game

• Unknown

Which company tried to capitalize on Ruth Handler's success?

• Rival company

• Merrill Hassenfeld

• Unknown

• None of the above

What caused the two companies to make desperate choices?

• Cultural landscape shift

• Decreased demand for toys

• Unknown

• None of the above

What earned their toys immortal status?

• Desperate choices

• Cultural landscape shift

• Unknown

• None of the above

Which company was responsible for the creation of the world's first 'action figure'?

• Hasbro

• Mattel

• Kenner

• Unknown

Which toy was Ruth Handler's most famous creation?

• Barbie

• GI Joe

• Hot Wheels

• Transformers

What was the main reason for the creation of the 'action figure'?

• To compete with Barbie

• To provide a toy for boys

• To capitalize on a movie franchise

• Unknown