Children have, probably since the beginning of human kind, always needed something to entertain themselves with. There are accounts as far back as
the biblical times of children
playing with various forms of
toys. Realizing the need for children to be entertained, many companies and
brands of toys have popped into the market, particularly during the
19th and
20th centuries. The toys they produce can be placed in a large list of different categories.
Here is a partial list of toy brands and/or companies: