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Formerly

Formerly toys were: tops, teddy bears, dolls.

Top A top (also called spinning top or spintop) is a toy that can

be spun on an axis, balancing on a point. This motion is produced in the most simple forms of top by twirling the stem using the fingers. More sophisticated tops are spun by holding the axis firmly while pulling a string or twisting a stick or pushing an auger as shown in the pictures on this page. In the kinds with an auger, an internal weight rotates, producing an overall circular motion.

Teddy bear The teddy bear is a stuffed toy bear. They are

usually stuffed with soft, white cotton and have smooth and soft fur. It is an enduring form of a stuffed animal in many countries, often serving the purpose of entertaining children. In recent times, some teddy bears have become collector's items. Now, teddy bears come in various styles and people can dress them up in many different articles of clothing. Teddy bears are also among the most popular gifts for children and significant others on Valentine's Day, birthdays, Christmas and other holidays.

Our grannies used to play with bears like these.

Doll A doll is a toy of a human being, often used as a toy for children.

Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Dolls being used as toys was documented in Greece around 100AD. They have been made as crude, rudimentay playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany going back to the 15th century. With industrialization and the appearance of new materials like porcelain and plastic, dolls were increasingly mass produced. During the 20th century dolls became increasingly popular as collectibles.

Dolls from the past.

Toys today

Toys now are: lego, robots and hot wheels.

LEGO bricks

LEGO bricks-consists of colorful interlocking plastic bricks and an accompanying array of gears, minifigures and

various other parts. Lego bricks can be assembled and connected in many ways, to construct such objects as vehicles, buildings, and even working robots. Anything

constructed can then be taken apart again, and the pieces used to make other objects.

HOT WHEELS

Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel

in 1968.