Toys and Playthings Quiz

Explore the fascinating world of toys with this quiz! From Rubik's Cube to Barbie, challenge yourself with questions on toy history.

#1

Which toy was invented by Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik in 1974?

Slinky
Etch A Sketch
Rubik's Cube
Frisbee
#2

In which year was the first LEGO brick patented?

1958
1962
1970
1980
#3

What material were the first teddy bears made from?

Wood
Plastic
Fabric
Metal
#4

Which toy company introduced the first action figure, G.I. Joe, in 1964?

Mattel
Hasbro
Lego
Fisher-Price
#5

Which classic board game features properties such as Park Place and Boardwalk?

Monopoly
Scrabble
Risk
Candy Land
#6

Who is the creator of the iconic doll Barbie?

Ruth Handler
Hans Beck
Hasbro
George Lerner
#7

What popular toy product was promoted with the slogan 'A Toy, A Friend, A Companion'?

My Little Pony
Furby
Tamagotchi
Cabbage Patch Kids
#8

What was the original name of the toy company that later became known as Nintendo?

Kyoto Enterprise
Hanafuda Yokai
Marufuku Company
Nintendo Entertainment
#9

Which toy, popular in the 1980s, consisted of a set of connected plastic bracelets?

Slap Bracelets
Polly Pocket
Troll Dolls
Pogs
#10

Which toy became an international sensation in the late 1990s and was known for its virtual pet simulation?

Tamagotchi
Beanie Babies
Tickle Me Elmo
Furby
#11

Which of these toys was originally called 'L'Écran Magique' in its native France?

Slinky
Etch A Sketch
Rubik's Cube
Frisbee
#12

What was the original purpose of Silly Putty when it was invented in 1943?

As a toy
As a replacement for rubber
As a cleaning compound
As a modeling clay
#13

Who was the inventor of the first water gun, which was patented in 1982?

Lonnie Johnson
Robert Patch
Arthur Granjean
Joseph Gayetty
#14

What was the original name of the toy known as 'Slinky'?

Walking Spring
Slinkster
Slink
Coilz
#15

Who is the creator of the popular building toy 'Mega Bloks'?

LEGO Group
Mega Brands Inc.
Mattel
Hasbro

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