Burt Meyer: Toy King's Legacy

Burt Meyer, the inventor of iconic toys like Rock Em Sock Em Robots, Lite-Brite, and MouseTrap, has passed away at the age of ninety-nine. His creations, which brought joy to generations of children, emerged during the post-war boom when advancements in plastic molding and mass production revolutionized the toy industry. Meyer skillfully leveraged these changes, designing dynamic toys that remained popular for decades. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.