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BIG QUIZ
Engineering Popular Toys
Think back to pre-2000s toys and test your knowledge about the engineering behind and facts about these toys and companies that made them.
Some of the most creative and memorable toys of decades past are prime examples of clever engineering, from the Rubik’s Cube to the Speak & Spell, and even Transformers figures.
Determining the way a figure moves, a wheel spins, or a block clicks into place requires careful consideration, especially to ensure that those functions work as they should and hold up over time.
See how much you know about the engineering behind some familiar favorites and the companies behind them with this ASME quiz.
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