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The Toys That Made Us

7.520173 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.

DirectorsTom Stern·Brian Volk-Weiss
ProducersTom Stern·Anne Carkeet

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Nov 15, 2019 8.8
E2
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Nov 15, 2019 8.8
E3
My Little Pony
Nov 15, 2019 9.0
E4
Professional Wrestling
Nov 15, 2019 8.0

Cast · Directed by Tom Stern

DBDonald Ian Black
Donald Ian Black
Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Toys That Made Us — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Toys That Made Us?

The Toys That Made Us is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is The Toys That Made Us on Netflix?

Yes — The Toys That Made Us is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Toys That Made Us on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Toys That Made Us isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Toys That Made Us for free?

The Toys That Made Us is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Toys That Made Us?

The Toys That Made Us has 3 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of The Toys That Made Us out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 3 seasons of The Toys That Made Us are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of The Toys That Made Us?

No — The Toys That Made Us ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.