Toy inventor Burt Meyer dies at 99
Burt Meyer, the creative genius behind iconic children's toys like Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, has passed away at 99. Discover the legacy of a man who brought joy to generations.
Burt Meyer, the creative genius behind iconic children's toys like Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, has passed away at 99. Discover the legacy of a man who brought joy to generations.
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Burt Meyer, the iconic toymaker behind Mouse Trap and Lite-Brite, has died aged 99. Discover the legacy of the man who shaped childhoods for generations.
Burt Meyer, the visionary toy inventor who created Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, has died aged 99. Discover the story behind the toys that defined generations.
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