Toy History
Ho ho ho! 🎅 Santa’s back in the workshop with a warm and wonderful holiday video all about one of the most magical toys ever to come out of the kitchen—the Easy-Bake Oven.
In this Santa-themed history video, you’ll discover how the Easy-Bake Oven first arrived in 1963 from Kenner, inspired by something as simple—and as cozy—as the glow of a streetlight. Instead of flames, this tiny oven used a gentle incandescent light bulb to safely bake small cakes and treats, letting children experience the joy of cooking during playtime.
From Santa’s snowy workshop, we take a nostalgic look at how the Easy-Bake Oven quickly became a cultural icon of the 1960s—reflecting changing ideas about creativity, independence, and how children learn through hands-on fun. Originally marketed mostly to young girls, the toy continued to evolve through the years, welcoming all kids into the joy of baking and imagination.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Santa watched with delight as Hasbro—after acquiring Kenner—modernized the Easy-Bake Oven with updated safety standards, redesigned heating elements, and themed baking mixes connected to popular characters and trends.
This cozy, family-friendly video explores the complete history of the Easy-Bake Oven, how it changed with each generation, and why its heart has always stayed the same—helping children create, experiment, and proudly share something they made themselves.
✨ Perfect for parents, collectors, toy historians, and holiday nostalgia lovers, this Santa-themed video celebrates how the Easy-Bake Oven became more than just a toy—it became a symbol of imagination, confidence, and childhood tradition… proving that even the smallest oven can make a very big impact.
Ho ho ho! Santa here, inviting you into the workshop for a very special holiday history lesson 🎅
In this festive, family-friendly video, Santa shares the legendary story of the 12-inch G.I. Joe action figure—how it stood on duty for generations and became one of the most beloved toy icons in the world.
First created by Hasbro, G.I. Joe began as a realistic soldier and adventurer, complete with innovative hands designed to grip gear and accessories—perfect for big missions and even bigger imaginations in Santa’s workshop.
By the mid-1970s, creativity soared as the Adventure Team arrived, introducing unforgettable heroes like Mike Power, Atomic Man and Bullet Man, along with exciting upgrades such as Eagle Eye Vision—allowing the figure’s eyes to move with a hidden lever. Even Santa’s elves were amazed by that kind of toy magic!
Although the original 12-inch line wrapped up in the United States in 1976, the spirit of G.I. Joe traveled all around the world—bringing adventure to children in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain, where the figure became a true international holiday favorite for toy lovers everywhere.
In 1991, Santa watched with joy as Hasbro revived the 12-inch tradition with the Hall of Fame series and the Classic Collection—returning G.I. Joe to his military roots and introducing the first female G.I. Joe figures since the 1960s. From collector editions to anniversary releases, the legacy continued to grow stronger every year.
✨ If you love vintage toys, action figures, and heart-warming nostalgia, this Santa-themed video is your perfect holiday watch.
More than just a toy, G.I. Joe remains a symbol of courage, creativity, and imagination—proving, even in Santa’s workshop, that some legends never stand down.
Ho ho ho! 🎅 Santa’s back in the workshop with a cozy, curiosity-filled holiday video that uncovers the magical history of jigsaw puzzles—and how one simple idea became a favorite family tradition around the world.
In this heartwarming, Santa-themed video, you’ll travel back to around 1760 and meet John Spilsbury, the English mapmaker who is widely credited with creating the very first jigsaw puzzle. His hand-cut wooden “dissected maps” were designed to help children learn geography—and even the royal children of King George III learned their lessons this way.
Santa shares how early puzzles were carefully cut from solid wood, often without a picture on the box, making them a true challenge for curious minds. You’ll also discover how the name jigsaw puzzle came later, when new cutting tools made it easier to create those familiar interlocking shapes we still love today.
As the story continues, this festive video explores how jigsaw puzzles became wildly popular in the early 1900s—especially in the United States and across Europe—before turning into a comforting, affordable pastime for families during some of history’s hardest moments. After World War II, cardboard puzzles helped bring this timeless tradition to even more homes around the world.
From wooden classroom maps to modern puzzle nights by the fire, Santa reminds us that jigsaw puzzles have always brought people together—one piece at a time.
✨ Perfect for families, teachers, history lovers, and puzzle fans, this Santa-themed video reveals the true story behind the first jigsaw puzzle, the rise of puzzle culture, and why puzzles continue to bring comfort, connection, and holiday cheer in every generation.