The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket: An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker
Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book. 

Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite nostalgia. Read the story of a pocket-size doll's global influence on the toy world and the father-daughter relationship that made it happen. 

The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket also features exclusive interviews from key players at Mattel, Bluebird Toys, and Polly Pocket Collectors as well as vibrant and original color illustrations.

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The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket: An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker
Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book. 

Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite nostalgia. Read the story of a pocket-size doll's global influence on the toy world and the father-daughter relationship that made it happen. 

The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket also features exclusive interviews from key players at Mattel, Bluebird Toys, and Polly Pocket Collectors as well as vibrant and original color illustrations.

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The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket: An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket: An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket: An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket: An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

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Overview

Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book. 

Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite nostalgia. Read the story of a pocket-size doll's global influence on the toy world and the father-daughter relationship that made it happen. 

The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket also features exclusive interviews from key players at Mattel, Bluebird Toys, and Polly Pocket Collectors as well as vibrant and original color illustrations.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798986623757
Publisher: NacelleBooks
Publication date: 11/18/2025
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Maude Campbell is a writer and editor who's worked at the New York PostEllePopular Mechanics, and HGTV Magazine. Born in 1992, she’s had the pleasure of owning many iterations of Polly, but nothing can replace the memory of opening up the Fashion Polly! Boutique on Christmas morning. Find her on Instagram @modcampbell thriving in her nostalgia.



Amy Greenbank is an illustrator, artist, muralist, and art teacher who specializes in colorful ‘80s and ‘90s pop art. Her favorite painting inspiration is nostalgic toys and exploring the tiny world of Polly Pocket has been a pleasure. Find more of Amy’s rad artwork on Instagram @AmyGreenbankArt.
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