Arctophily -- a great word for something most of us have loved at one time, and, according to a recent survey, 40 percent of us still have our favorite one.

Location(s) My Marvelous ToyFremont, OHSee map: Google MapsFor Louis Marx and Company their last "hurrah toy" ended up being my favorite toy.

On March 9, 1959, Barbie was born.  Yep, that plastic epitome of glam debuted at the American Toy Fair in New York City on this day 48 years ago.

This article was written by Suzanne Sickler Ohl, an early member of the Tyrone Area Historical Society.  It was first published in December 1992.             When a child is asked what is wanted for Christmas no doubt the most popular answer would be “toys.”  That could mean anything from a ball, to an expensive doll or mechanical toy advertised in the latest toy catalog.  By far the most popular are toys that let children use their imaginations or relate to exciting occupations and people.