Episode Details

Jess (@jesinspace) is back to continue our conversation about toys! In this episode, we’ll be talking about the environmental impact of toys (spoiler: it’s depressing), and then we’ll dissect some of the biggest toy crazes of the 80s and 90s: Cabbage Patch Kids, Teddy Ruxpin, Furby, Tamagotchi, and Tickle Me Elmo.

Also: audio essays from Courtney of Harkin and Annette of Mannerly.

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Jess: @jesinspace
Courtney: @harkin.studio
Annette: @shopmannerly

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