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‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

The Rewatchables

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The Cultural Impact of the Talkboy and Home Alone Video Games

This chapter explores the cultural significance of the Talkboy toy from 'Home Alone 2', which dominated toy sales in 1992. It examines gender marketing strategies with the introduction of the Talkgirl and discusses the enduring nostalgia for video games inspired by the film.

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