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Gen X things I loved before the internet!
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Born in 1977,I lived in a really different world than it is right now! These are some items I grew up with or loved through the years!
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Gen X toys-A trip down memory lane!
 
Gen X clothing and accessories!
 
Gen X snacks and candies!
 
Gen X electronics and devices!
 
Gen X Books and Movies/TV shows!
 
Gen X make up,hair and perfumes!

Gen X toys-A trip down memory lane!

No internet only a few channels available to watch,we played with toys!
 
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Used to love this in the 80s
Mouse Trap Board Game for Kids 6+, 2-4 Players
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A game every girl tried playing along with spin the bottle to get your crush to touch you lol
Hasbro Twister Game, Classic Party Game
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Care bears were super popular
Care Bears 14" Rock Theme Medium Plush
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Rainbow Brite was a toy I loved
The Loyal Subjects Rainbow Brite 12-Inch Doll
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Monchichi was our Labubu back in the day
Sonny Angel Monchhichi Hippers Mini Figure
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People who solved this was considered a genius!
Rubik’s Cube Original 3x3 Colour Puzzle
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Was an awesome toy to communicate with friends
Mattel Magic 8 Ball Original Fortune Teller
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This was so fun back in the day
Speak & Spell Electronic Game - Educational Toy
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Spent hours playing with mine
Lite Brite Classic Retro Toy - STEM Art Kit
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This was so fun back in the day
Classic View-Master Metallic Viewfinder w/ 2 Reels
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In the late 70s I owned this as a toddler
Fisher Price Classics Record Player Toy
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Spent many hours playing with this toy
Etch A Sketch Original Magic Screen, 86% Recycled Plastic
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This was my first type of game that used water
YoYa Aqua Rings Water Game Set of 2 - Toss & Hoop Toy
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These were a blast to play with
Dan&Darci Spiral Art Kit for Kids Ages 6-12
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Was an inexpensive gift to receive and entertaining back in the day
Rotating 3D Kaleidoscope Prism Kids Toy
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Played in the 80s this game
Spin Master Barrel of Monkeys Game, Ages 3+
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Lots of gen x kids had this! Did you?
Sea-Monkeys Ocean Zoo Tank Starter Kit
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Played both of these games alot!
TriMagic Metal Jacks & Pick Up Sticks Set
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This game was fun as a kid!
Hasbro Connect 4
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Played this with guy friends mostly
Hasbro Battleship Classic Board Game 2 Players
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Gen X clothing and accessories!

Raised in the best time these were some things I loved wearing throughout the years.
 
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Slouchy socks were very popular late 80s early 90s
Gvhntk 2 Pairs Women Slouch Knee Socks
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Harem pants were popular for doing the Hammer dance!! Mc Hammer in the mid 80s made these iconic
evershare Women Harem Yoga Pants Dark Gray
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These cheap Chinese slippers were very popular in the early 80s!
SAEEKO Womens Classic China Flats Cotton Mary Janes
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Jelly slippers were super popular in the 80s!
Dear Time Women Flat Heel Summer Beach Jelly Shoes
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Everyone loved the shoe brand keds in my Jr high school
Keds Women's Champion Seasonal Lace-Up Sneaker
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Esprit was super popular in the mid 80s everyone has a bag tote or sweatshirt usually to show off logo.
Esprit US Officials | Women's Apparel, Sweaters & Sweatshirts
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This was a brand that became popular during the mid 90s you may find some items on ebay or Poshmark or Etsy if you search it out.
United Colors of Benetton blazed a trail for diversity in fashion
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Ocean Pacific is a surf brand that was popular in the 80s among the richer crowd of kids.
Ocean Pacific Vintage 80s Surf Wear Retro V40302 Sweatshirt, up to size 3XL - Walmart.ca
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In 1991 these were introduced as Hypercolor heat activated tshirts and everyone wanted one! I begged my parents for one! I remember getting one for Christmas.
Shadow Shifter Heat Reactive Color Tee
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80s outfits we loved
Women's 80s 90s Neon Off Shoulder T-Shirt
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Madonna style was a vibe!
80s Women Costume Neon Headband Earrings
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80s pop culture outfits
UOUA Women's Color Block 2 Piece Tracksuit
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80s/90s fresh prince era color block fashion
UOUA 80s 90s Women Jumpsuit Retro Outfit
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Gen X snacks and candies!

Treats and Sweets that we loved back in the day! There was alot of 1 cent candies we had available too!
 
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Blue Razz Crush
Crush Back To The 80s Electric Blue Razz 355ML - Canadian Edition
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Bazooka gum was the best!
Bazooka Original Throwback Bubble Gum Tub | Front and Company: Gifts
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Garbage candy was it!!
Garbage Can-dy 11g | Novelty | Consumables
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Fruit powder candy was very popular
Fruit Powder Candy
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Popeye candy cigs were yummy!
Popeye Candy Sticks - 16g
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I loved fun dip
Wonka Fun Dips/48-Bx
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Fizz candy was a favorite
REGAL Lotsa Fizz Candy Strips, 48 Count
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We loved that extra kick of caffeine with this before energy drinks existed
RC COLA SODA 2 LITER BOTTLE
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Gen X electronics and devices!

No internet just tv and the future to us went as far as the cd player or a game system.Before the internet,we would use these!
 
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This was our way of listening to music on the go in the 80s.
Gracioso Portable AM FM Cassette Player
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Late 80s we were introduced to the cd! Cd Walkman was futuristic!
Portable CD Player w/ Anti Skip, Earbuds, Pink
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Dvd player was very futuristic in late 80s
All Region Free DVD Player with HDMI/USB
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Before dvd we used vcr this was a transition home electronic for those who still had vcr tapes
Samsung DVD/VCR Combo (Renewed)
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These were great to bring on the go or to record people with
Cassette Player Converter to MP3 with USB/SD
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Retro Atari
Atari 7800+ Console & Wireless Controller HDMI
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Gen X Books and Movies/TV shows!

Movies/TV shows and Books we loved!
 
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Gen X movies we loved
Pretty in Pink
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Gen X movies we loved
Can't Buy Me Love
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Gen X movies we loved
Nightmare on Elm Street Collection
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This was fun to watch as a kid
You Can't Do That On Television: Full Episode
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Watched this quite a bit back then
The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein (1971)
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80s tv shows
1980's Television Shows
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Fun dating show
Love Connection
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This was my favorite to watch as a kid
Three’s Company 2026 | Full Episode Jack's Double Date | Funniest Sitcom Moments Ever | Comedy Gold
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Saturday morning cartoons
D.I.C Cartoon Marathon with commercials and bumpers | 1983-1987
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Gen X make up,hair and perfumes!

There was no worry about the sun or ozone layer and our hair was big and make up was bright and noone used liquid liner or fake eyelashes.
 
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Revlon Outrageous the smell is unforgettable
Revlon Outrageous Color Protection Shampoo
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Revlon Outrageous is iconic
Revlon Outrageous Color Protection Conditioner
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Tribe was the perfume i loved in the early 90s
Tribe Fragrance Oil - Faire
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Healing garden products were very nice and I loved these in Jr high
healing garden green tea Jasmine Lavender Ginger Lily therapy Fragrance Spray
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Cucumber melon was an iconic scent of every gal in the 90s
2 NOUVEAU Bath & Body Works crème pour le corps concombre melon 8 oz + brume pour le corps
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In the 80s this was one of my favorite scents
Loves Baby Soft
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Discontinued now but these oils were so popular in the 80s along with the body shop bath beads
The body shop PERFUME OIL - MANGO 15 ML. (0.5 OZ.) SIZE!!
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Before bath bombs we had these bath oil beads The body shop had tons of bins of cheap price beads the kids could afford with their allowance
Gift Republic Liquid Spirit Moonlight Bath Pearls
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Aqua net was the hairspray of choice for the big 80s rocker hair.
Aquanet
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During the summer we would spray this in our hair to get some blonde hilights the packaging was different back then though but I used this alot in the late 80s!
Sun-In Spray-In Hair Lightener Lemon Fresh 4.7oz
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Nirvana made this deodorant a forever iconic song! And yes it smells very good! Not easy to find now was discontinued but I loved it.
Teen Spirit Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stick, Pink Crush, 1.4oz (3 Pack)
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Every teen wanted one or owned one to store their make up
Caboodles On-The-Go-Girl Case
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Banana clips were an 80s hair must
2-Pack Banana Hair Clips for Thick Curly Hair
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80s pop punk wig
Costume Culture Women's 80's Glam Wig
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Gen X Music favorites from my childhood!

 
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Great mix of 80s music
80s Music Hits | Best 80s Music Playlist
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80s hits!
"BEST OF THE 80's" - A Compilation of the Most Popular Music Video's Ever Played on MTV in the 80's.
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Golden 80s!
Best of 80s Music Legends - Tears For Fears, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Modern Talking, Michael Jackson
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80s music
80's Music Greatest Hits - Back To The 1980s - Classic Music 80S Hits
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Music Mix GenX
Greatest Hits 70s 80s 90s Oldies Music 1886 📀 Best Music Hits 70s 80s 90s Playlist 📀 Music Hit
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70s mix
Back To The 70s - 70s Music Greatest Hits - Oldies But Goodies - Best of 70s Pop & Rock
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70s pop
70s Pop Music Hits Playlist - Greatest 1970's Pop Songs
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