13 Facts About Playskool

Playskool is an American company that produces educational toys and games for children.

Playskool Institute was established by Lucille King in 1928 as a division of the John Schroeder Lumber Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In 1935, the Playskool Institute became a division of Thorncraft, Inc, and established offices in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1938, Playskool was purchased by the Joseph Lumber Company, where Manuel Fink was placed in charge of operations.

In 1958, Playskool merged with Holgate Toys, Inc, a wood product manufacturer based in Kane, Pennsylvania.

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In 1968, Playskool became a subsidiary of Milton Bradley; both companies were acquired by Hasbro, Inc in 1984.

In 1985, Playskool released a line of infant products under the Tommee Tippee brand name, including bibs and bottles.

Playskool began licensing toys from other designers, creating licensing agreements to manufacture Teddy Ruxpin, Barney, Arthur, Teletubbies, and Nickelodeon branded products.

Playskool produces many lines of educational toys and games for children.

Playskool creates products for newborn to preschool-aged children; products like the Kick Start Gym, Step Start Walk 'n Ride, and the Tummy Time line are aimed at developing the motor skills of babies.

Several toys, like Playskool's Pipeworks, Go Go Gears, and Busy Basics lines, were created to allow children to express creativity.

Playskool produces several dolls and action figures, including Dolly Surprise and Kota the Triceratops.

Playskool has released toys based on Television Programmes aimed at young children like Sesame Street, Top Wing, In the Night Garden.