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items I know that every generation will claim that they had the best toys, but you have to admit that the eighties had some great ones.
Muppet Babies were the best! I had the Fozzy Bear in this McDonald's Happy Toys set. My sister had the Miss Piggy.
Vintage 1980's Muppet Babies McDonalds Toys, Choose from List
Day to Night Barbie was so glamorous with her skirt that flipped from business to party with a snap.
Vintage Paper Doll Lot, 4 sets: Barbie (2), Lady Lovely Locks, and Poochie, Used, 80s
Great Shape Barbie was so much fun to play with, but it was a pain getting her in and out of that leotard. lol
Barbie Great Shape Doll 1983 Mattel No. 7025
My sister and I collected these Cabbage Patch Kid miniature figurines. I still have a couple that I saved (And I still remember what I named most of them.)
You Pick!!! Vintage Cabbage Patch Figures
The Fisher Price Medical Bag set was pretend play at its finest. Mine stayed intact long enough for my kids to play with it, too. (Although I lost the thermometer somewhere along the way.)
1977 Complete Fisher Price Medical Doctor Doctor's Kit Vintage Plastic Case Original Instrument Pieces Toy Instruments Pretend Play 1970s
There's no telling how many aspiring DJ's were created from this one Fisher Price record player.
Vintage Fisher Price Record Player – Rare 1970's Toy, Collectible Music Player with 6 Tested Records & Nostalgic Fun
I loved playing Mister Mouth, and it was pretty good for hand-eye coordination. I was glad to see that they still make it, albeit as a frog now rather than a weird yellow guy.
The Classic Mr. Mouth Feed The Frog Game
Just thinking about this game gives me anxiety. Perfection was nerve-wracking fun!
Vintage Perfection Board Game Milton Bradley Complete 1980s 80s Yellow
Lite Brite is a total classic.
Lite Brite - Best Arts & Crafts for Ages 4 to 8
I can still remember the excitement every kid felt when they spotted a Cabbage Patch Kid shaped box in the gift pile. My CPK was a little bald baby boy named Jonathan Marvin, and to this day, I've never been so excited for a Christmas gift.
Coleco Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls | Babies | Kids | Minor Issues | 1980’s
The California Raisins were a group of singing raisins, and we all went nuts for them. Oh, the 80's. What a time to be alive.
California Raisins Mini Figures, Choose Your Own Vintage 80's 90'S California Raisins Plastic Figures, Cali Raisin Band Figures
If this sticker doesn't get your 80's kid heart singing, you might not have one.
VINYL STICKER - Made in the 80s - Waterproof, Laminated, Decal, Car, Auto, Truck, Laptop, Computer, Phone, iPhone
I would absolutely still use this bed lamp if I still had it. The little stand was a tiny night light.
Vintage Retro 1970’s Dolly Toy Co Balloon Vendor Clown Table Lamp & Night Light. 0824
This 1980's pop culture cross stitch pattern is absolutely adorable with so many eighties references on it.
Amazing Eighties - Modern Cross Stitch Pattern (Print your own PDF), I love the 80s cross stitch
You can buy The Babysitters Club series with updated covers and even as graphic novels now, but those original books, when they first came out, were just so addictive. (And FYI, you can find new versions with the original vintage covers as a special ...
Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club ...
The best wooden puzzles! Amazing quality and puzzles for every age.
Puzzles for Kids | Melissa & Doug
Love their pattern blocks! Teach colors & shapes. Great imaginative play.
Pattern Blocks and Boards
Great paint sets! So many options to choose from toddler to bigger kids.
Washable Poster Paint Set
We LOVE their calendars sets! Good for homeschool and teaching months/days of the week.
My Magnetic Daily Calendar
Great tool to help teach kids how to tell time! Love the colors and shapes as well. You can get so much use out of this!
Shape Sorting Clock
This money set is such a great option to help kids learn coins and how to count money.
Classic Play Money Set
These scissor skill activity pads are perfect to help you little one get a jump start for school. They’ll have fun while learning at the same time!
Scissor Skills Activity Pad
WOW! We absolutely love the magnetic letter sets we have! Perfect for teaching letter and sounds. School aged kids have just as much fun as they can use these for their sight words.
Wooden Letter Alphabet Magnets
This adds a fun and exciting way to help kids learn to tie their shoes!!
Wooden Lacing Shoe
This dentist play set was a life saver! My toddler was so nervous about the dentist. We bought this and played for a few weeks before his appointment. He’s a little pro now!
Super Smile Dentist Play Set
This is a MUST for kids! How fun is it to play doctor with your siblings, friends or even stuffed animals. And this helps them to get familiar and comfortable with their own check ups!
Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set
Toy beads mazes are perfect for their little hands and hand/eye coordination. These are great quality and very durable!
Wooden Bead Maze
These modeling sets are the best! My kids love the tools and this is perfect for them to use their imagination and to use their creativity.
Created by Me! Shape, Model & Mold Modeling Dough Craft Kit
The best made cleaning set for kids! They’ll have so much fun using all these cleaning tools and as a parent this is the perfect jump start to helping them learn responsibility and to clean up after themselves!
Dust! Sweep! Mop! Cleaning Play Set
Boys can be hard to shop for but here are some ideas that will take care of all of your needs.
Gifts for Boys
Here are some pretend play along items to encourage creativity and fun.
Fun Little Toys
Best educational toys for your little ones that are soon to start school.
Shop All Educational Toys for Kids - Free Shipping on $65+
Top Ryan World toys
Ryan's World Toys in Ryan's World - Walmart.com
I have purchased many ride on toys from Target and my children loved them all.
Ride-On Toys for Kids : Target
Help stimulate your child's creativity with a Play-Doh set. They are nontoxic and helps with their fine motor skills.
Play-Doh Sets in Play Doughs, Putty & Sand - Walmart.com
Little boy's car dreams start from Hot Wheels tracks. My son loves his tracks and has a huge collection of hot wheels.
Hot Wheels Tracks in Hot Wheels - Walmart.com
My husband and I took my son the Lego store for the first time the other day. My son had the biggest smile on his face. He was find the exact Lego's he wanted.
Best Toys for 4-Year-Old Boys
Walmart has the best collection of Nerf guns! Walmart's even has an off brand that is inexpensive that is really comparable to the Nerf brand.
NERF & Blaster Toys - Walmart.com
Check out all of the Action figures that Target keeps on hand.
Action Figures : Toys for Boys : Target
Your little boy will always remember their first transformer.
Transformers Action Figures in Action Figures and Playsets - Walmart.com
Walmart has a great selection of Thomas the Train sets and trains you can buy separately. They are so fun; you will want to play with them too!
Thomas the Train Sets in Cars, RC, Drones & Trains - Walmart.com
Love rock painting or making crafty things with your kids. Check out these activies.
Arts & Crafts for Kids in Toys - Walmart.com
Target has the biggest selection of board games. Any game you can think of, they've got it!
Board Games : Games for Kids : Target
Give them their first set of footballs, baseballs and soccerballs.
Kids Ball Set
Bubble guns are year around fun, use this inside or outside
Bubble Gun : Target
Do you got a little drummer? Check out these musical instruments for kids.
Real Musical Instruments for Children - For Small Hands
Take a look at all of our favorite superhero costumes.
superhero for kids
Gifts for little girls
Gifts for Girls
This is where my dreams of being a good cook all began.
Girls Play Kitchens in Kitchens, Playfood & Housekeeping - Walmart.com
loved my first Barbie house. I had every barbie you could imagine! Walmart has the best ones to chose from.
Barbie Doll Playsets in Barbie Dolls & Dollhouses - Walmart.com
I have bought some many American girl dolls over the years! The quality for the price is really good.
americangirl.com
Here are some girl lego sets that they will enjoy for hours.
Toys for Girls | Official LEGO® Shop US
Walmart has all of the Disney costumes your little girls heart could ever desire!
Princess Dress Up Clothes
If your little girl is a Frozen lover, target has a long line of Frozen toys and ride on toys to choose from.
Frozen Dolls : Target
My little pony is a classic that is still creating all little girls pony dreams.
My Little Pony Toys in Toys Character Shop - Walmart.com
I loved pretending like I had my own house and playing my pretend neighbors!
Kids Playhouses in Outdoor Toys | Pink - Walmart.com
The Disney store has all of the princess dolls and toys.
Disney Princess Toys Merchandise | Disney Store | Disney Store
I had the whole set up for my little baby dolls.
Baby Doll Toy Sets
Yes! I will play teatime with my little girl anytime!
Girls Tea Set : Target
When they want an animal, but you don't! Try these cute and neat little cat and puppy pretend animals.
Puppy Cat Plush
You can jump rope anywhere.
Jump Rope Kids