The Capital News Online Christmas Toys Quiz

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From Play-Doh to G. I. Joes to Lalaloopsy Dolls, how much do you know about the toy industry?

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1.

Ho Ho Al has been at Billings Bridge for the past 25 years. In 1987, which of the following was not a best-selling toy that year?
- A.
  
  Nintendo Entertainment System
- B.
  
  Tickle Me Elmo
- C.
  
  Cabbage Patch Babies
- D.
  
  Teddy Ruxpin
2.

Which of the following is not a real toy?
- A.
  
  Jake and the Never Land Pirates - Musical Pirate Ship Bucky
- B.
  
  Doc McStuffins Time For Your Check Up Doll
- C.
  
  Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Doll – Harmony B. Sharp
- D.
  
  Mr. Pricklepants Steiff Plush Hedgehog
3.

The first toy to be advertised on TV is… (Hint: It was April 1952)
- A.
  
  Mr. Potato Head
- B.
  
  Lego
- C.
  
  Barbie
- D.
  
  Matchbox Cars
4.

Toys in Canada are regulated by the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Under Schedule 2 of the act, which of the following are banned from being manufactured, imported, advertised or sold?
- A.
  
  Baby walkers with wheels
- B.
  
  Substances used to induce sneezing
- C.
  
  Lawn darts with elongated tips
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

One of the hottest toys during the holiday season of 1975 was discontinued in February 1976. It was a hugely successful toy, making its creator a millionaire. Recently, it has also been put into production again. What toy was it?
- A.
  
  Abe Bookman's Magic 8 Ball
- B.
  
  Gary Dahl's Pet Rock
- C.
  
  Josh Reynolds and Maris Ambats' mood rings
- D.
  
  Richard James' Slinky
6.

The Play-Doh we know today was actually an accidental invention. Launched in the mid-1950s, Play-Doh was originally meant to be used as...
- A.
  
  Clay for car detailing
- B.
  
  Synthetic rubber substitute
- C.
  
  Wallpaper cleaner
- D.
  
  General adhesive
7.

The National Toy Hall of Fame is located in Rochester, New York, and includes 46 inductees. Which of the following is not one of them?
- A.
  
  A stick
- B.
  
  A ball
- C.
  
  A unicycle
- D.
  
  A blanket
8.

Normally, toys are priced around $20, but $30 during holiday seasons. How much is the Canadian toy industry worth?
- A.
  
  $866 million
- B.
  
  $1.4 billion
- C.
  
  $2.3 billion
- D.
  
  $432 million
9.

In the 1996 movie Jingle All the Way, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as mattress salesman Howard Langston, what action figure was Langston looking to buy his son for Christmas?
- A.
  
  G.I. Joe
- B.
  
  Turbo-Man
- C.
  
  Power Rangers
- D.
  
  He-Man
10.

Steiff is a German company known for making high quality plush toys. In 2000, a Steiff teddy bear wearing a hat and coat made by Louis Vuitton was auctioned off and set a new record for the world’s most expensive teddy bear. How much was it sold for?
- A.
  
  $3.6 million
- B.
  
  $2.1 million
- C.
  
  $84,000
- D.
  
  $1.3 million