Inspired by dentures, Eddy Goldfarb invented the Yakity-Yak set of wind-up teeth that chattered their way into gift-wrapped boxes under Christmas trees everywhere. He came up with a toy gun ...

Since the 4th Century B.C., wind-up toys have entertained and enchanted. The first modern wind-up toys were made in Europe during the 15th century for wealthy aristocrats. It wasn’t until the ...