Retro Toys

37 Iconic 90s Toys That Literally Everyone Wanted

I was born in the early 80s, which by my math (and feel free to disagree with me here), makes me a 90s kid....

Moon Shoes: The Bouncy 90s Toy That Made Kids Feel Like Astronauts

As a kid in the 90s, I didn't have moon shoes. They weren't especially on my radar, and by the time I started to...

The Epic History of Pogs: The Iconic 90s Toy Craze That Took Over Recess

Few 90s fads are as memorable as Pogs. These small, circular cardboard discs were a playground obsession, trading currency, and competitive pastime all rolled...

10 Rarest Toys from the 80s and 90s That Are Worth Thousands Today

Those old toys from your childhood — the ones stuffed in attics, basements, or long-forgotten closets — could be worth a small fortune today....

15 Fun Facts About Gimbel’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, America’s First Thanksgiving Parade

The Gimbel's Thanksgiving Day Parade was more than a holiday event. It was a special celebration that set the standard for Thanksgiving parades nationwide. First...

The Most Iconic 80s Board Games That Still Hold Up

The 1980s were a golden era for board games. Before the dominance of digital entertainment, board games were a centerpiece of family and friend...

30 Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

I have to say, putting this piece of the best-selling video game consoles together was a blast. Growing up in the 80s and 90s,...

25 Iconic McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys That Defined Childhood in Every Era

Since their introduction in 1979, McDonald's Happy Meal toys have become an iconic part of childhood and pop culture. Originally conceived as a way...

17 Toys That Were Banned for Being Totally Unsafe

Over the years, some toys that seemed fun or educational were later discovered to have hidden dangers, ultimately leading to their removal from shelves....

Skip-It: The Nostalgic 90s Toy That Kept Kids Active

Skip-It was a popular toy in the 90s designed to keep kids active. It consisted of a plastic hoop attached to a long cord...

Silly Putty: The Retro Toy That Stretched Its Way into History

There are retro toys that fade into obscurity, and then there’s Silly Putty—a stretchy, bouncy blob that has managed to stick around (quite literally)...

The Slinky: The Fascinating Retro Toy That Springs To Life

The Slinky is more than just a spring—it’s a piece of timeless fun that has entertained generations since 1945. Originally designed as a simple...

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