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Modern Marvels: Classic Toys

Modern Marvels (1993)

Documentary, Historical, Sci-Fi | United States

Director: Andrew Thomas, Fred Peabody

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SEASON: 20

EPISODE: 1 - Classic Toys

SYNOPSIS

Some toys transform into valuable collectibles and become iconic classics; Adam sees how Play-Doh is created, visits the mecca of pinball manufacturing, learns how Slinkys keep springing back, and gets an inside look at Lionel trains.

Actors

Writer: Bruce Nash, Matthew P. Hickey

Producer: Charlie Maday, Gerald W. Abrams

Narrator: Lloyd Sherr, Harlan Saperstein

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