National Cartoonists Day on May 5 was established in 1990 by the National Cartoonists Society.

“I never try to please a certain audience. I think that’s disastrous. There’s no way in the world you can anticipate what your reader is going to like or dislike.”

The first stuffed Paddington Bear toy was created in 1972 by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, parents of British television personality, Jeremy Clarkson.

“In a world where everyone seems to be larger and louder than yourself, it is very comforting to have a small, quiet companion.”

The original Mr. Potato Head released in 1952 was a collection of plastic mouths, noses, eyes, and accessories. The toy wasn’t sold with the plastic body until 1964.

“Due to how big a role video games play in our daily lives — this type of media is consumed more frequently than movies — video games really are for everyone.”

Tinkertoy – a construction toy released in 1914 – was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.

“Playtime is precious. Play builds brain pathways for thinking, creativity, flexibility, empathy, and many other lifelong skills.”

“I’m humbled by the whole thought that we could have had that much influence and yet I know that we did.”

Barbie’s boyfriend Ken was first introduced to the public at the American International Toy Fair in March 1961.

The first model railway was created in 1859 for the young son of Emperor Napoleon III in Paris.

“I’m proud to be a railway modeler.”