Hobbies And Interests
Milton Bradley
Known for games and such as Connect Four, Battleship, Don't Break the Ice, Guess Who? and Hungry, Hungry Hippos, Milton Bradley was first founded in 1860 by a gentleman in Massachusetts by the same name. Milton Bradley was taken over by Hasbro in 1984.
Hasbro
Originally founded in the 1920s under the name of Hassenfeld Brothers, Hasbro started out making pencil cases and other school supplies. Some of their toys created as early as the 1950s include Mr. Potato Head, G.I. Joe, Transformers and My Little Pony. They're also known for their board games such as Candy Land, Yahtzee and Chutes and Ladders.
Parker Brothers
Parker Brothers has designed more than 1800 toys and games in the early 1800s. After General Mills bought the company in the 1960s, Parker Brothers made its first Nerf ball. Known for toys such as Monopoly, Clue, Risk and Frogger, the company also launched a book franchise in 1983.
Mattel
Barbies, Hot Wheels, Matchbox and American Girls are some of the toys manufactured by Matel and have become household names. Considered the biggest toy company on record based on revenue, Mattel was founded in 1945.
Fisher-Price
Founded in 1930, Fisher-Price is best known for its Little People toys that include farm animals, cats, dogs and vehicles. Power Wheels are yet another toy many have come to know. As recent as 2009, Fisher-Price bought toy rights to Thomas &Friends.
Tyco
Best known for the Magna Doodle magnetic drawing toy, Tyco sold its rights to Fisher-Price in 1998.