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What was the first toy to be advertised on television.

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As the first toy to be marketed on television, Mr. Potato Head broke new ground with ads that specifically targeted the children who used the toy, rather than the parents who paid for it.Inventor George Lerner came up with the idea for Mr. Potato Head in 1949.
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I think it was Mr. Potato head hope it helps
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