65 years and counting. In 1947, Macedonia, a small cooperative community in rural Georgia, was looking for a way to pay the bills.

When did the toy industry start?

History of the Industry. Toys The first U.S. toy manufacturer was established in the 1830s.

What was the first toy in the world?

Early Toys

Among the earliest known toys are small stone and clay balls or marbles. Marbles were found in a child's grave in Nagada, Egypt and date from 4000 BC. Medieval toys were made of wood and included yo-yos, cup and ball toys and tops.