The first crossword was published in the New York World newspaper on December 21, 1913.

“Had it been left up to me, Space Invaders would have been a far easier game.”

The Space Invaders arcade game was created by Tomohiro Nishikado and originally published by Taito in 1978.

“Through the National Toy Hall of Fame, we honour the very best in toys — toys that have influenced our culture and our shared history.”

Among the first 11 toys to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998 were the Erector Set, Barbie, and Etch A Sketch.

“It’s not about other people. It’s about you and your collection.”

A plangonologist is a person who collects dolls.

The black carriages that carry visitors through Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction are known as Doom Buggies.

“The origin stories of the Haunted Mansion are many because some of the designers responsible for its creation never really regarded it as a success.”

“Collect what you like and don’t get too hung up about what other people may think.”

Statista forecasts that the worldwide toys and hobbies market will reach US$545 billion in revenue in 2023.

Ideal Toy Company debuted its Shirley Temple doll in 1934.