Real toys that inspired the movie Toy story

The film Toy story premiered in 1995 and today, just a few months after seeing its fourth installment, it continues to cause anger.

The film has cowboy Woody and astronaut Buzz Lightyear as the main protagonists; however, several of the secondary characters have managed to capture a great interest on the part of the public and, even if you Don't believe it, some of these were already classic toys.

For you to see with your own eyes the toys that inspired some Toy story characters, here we leave you the information; enjoy it:

Mr. Potato Head (Mr. Papa's face)

Woody's moody friend was created by Hasbro toy company in 1952, originally a set of plastic parts to be used in real vegetables; until 1964 the plastic body was introduced.

Hasbro made a strong advertising investment and made Mr. Potato Head the first toy to be announced on television.

Mr. Potato Head was put on sale on May 1, 1952 at a price of $0.98. The toy included hands, feet, ears, two mouths, two pairs of eyes, four noses, three hats, glasses, a pipe and eight pieces simulating facial hair.

Slinky dog

Slinky dog, Woody's long-suffering and faithful assistant, was released in 1952 as an accessory to the popular slinky (a toy consisting of a helicoidal dock just one dollar; it was discontinued in 1990 but thanks to Toy story was relaunched in 1995).

Etch a sketch (magic blackboard)

This mechanical toy was created by French André Cassagnes in 1960; ten years after its presentation, it was considered one of the best entertainment tools ever created for children.

The price of the magic blackboard was $2.99; in the year of its presentation to the public, more than 600 thousand units were sold.

Magic 8 Ball

The magic Ball was invented in 1946 by Albert Carter, son of a seer, who marketed it and sold it together with Abe Bookman at Alabe Crafts Company, then Mattel acquired the rights.

The 20 standard responses in the magic 8-Ball are:

In my opinion, yes it's true it's definitely like this probably good prognosis all points to yes Yes Yes definitely you must trust it vague answer, try again ask ask some other time I better not tell you now I can't predict now concentrate and ask again Don't count on it my answer is no my sources tell me no perspectives are not good very dubious

Chatter telephone

The chattering phone was launched by Fisher-Price in 1962 and has been one of the best selling toys in the company's history.

Barbie and Ken

Barbie is a doll brand manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, created in 1959 by entrepreneur Ruth handler. This little plastic lady's first commercial dates back to the early 1960s.

Ken Carson, Barbie's boyfriend, saw the light in 1961; like his female counterpart, Ken had a fashion line of clothing and accessories.

Source: la Neta Noticias