The 80s & 90s made toys that would entertain and truly make a kids Christmas Merry!
These screen free learning toys were on every kids Christmas list!
Educational Spelling Game, 80s Retro Arcade
This was the ULTIMATE crack the code and memory light game! I loved this toy and need others to experience its magic
Merlin Game for sale
I had a visceral reaction when I saw this image. I sucked at math, so my parents picked this bad boy up, to activate my learning in game form. Try this gem for your math genius or math novice
Speak And Math
Classic
Target
To say I was obsessed with my pound puppy “Charlie “ named after the main dog from All Dogs Go To Heaven, he stayed with me for 15 years ❤️
Basic Fun Inc: Pound Puppies
They definitely don’t look the same but tucking them into their ball or popping them out was the most fun 🤩
Popples
Every year we couldn’t wait to see what Christmas Barbie we would get!
Holiday Barbie
Core memory unlocked. Every night my mom would put on this sleepy bedtime story read by Meryl Streep, soothing us into dream land
The Velveteen Rabbit: Original 1922 Edition
Cranium gets a special mention because we played this game to filth!
Cranium : Toys & Games
Listen, we all need a basic knowledge of our weird nursery rhymes with a touch of trauma mixed in
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes Book
Sparkle Batons were epic and we all learned to twirl, toss and catch like pros. With a few bumps to the head included
Glitter Batons
Whether you ask if that person likes you, or if that quiz you took will be passed, remember this was our mystical AI
Magic 8 Ball
We stretched Gumby to the max and he still bounces back. Thank you Gumby for teaching us a lesson in resilience 😜
Gumby
What better way to activate your kids minds then a domino design, that, when complete - brings joy to watch your efforts succeed in real time
Dominoes
Stairs became a play area with the genius that is Slinky
Just Play: Slinky
My baby alive could eat the goop that came with it (just add water) pee in the diaper and make “realistic “ feeding motions.
Baby Alive: All Dolls
No screens just naturally paced learning
Playskool Talk 'n Play
Kids get a much needed aerobic workout while having fun
Hasbro Skip It
These yarn heavy soft pups were the gift in the 80’s!! We had 3 and loved them hard!
Fluppy Dogs In Vintage Stuffed Animals for sale
My Barbies always needed horses 🐎
Horse
Dollhouses can be basic or complex. Either way, it is such a fun way to play house, decorate your rooms and make executive design choices
Wooden Dollhouse Collection | Heirloom Toys by Tiny Land
My Little Ponies have gotten an upgrade!
My Little Pony: Only on Amazon
Classic and great for learning strategy!
Battleship Classic Board Game for Kids 7+
I spent hours making light art! 🖼️
Lite Brite Classic Retro Toy - Create Art with Light
Ok ok this is not the Easy Bake oven I used. We stood over half baked batter and tried to make a lightbulb magically create edible brownies! Hey we listen and we don’t judge😂
Ultimate Easy Bake Oven Baking Bundle
I BEGGED my parents for this. It will always be the gift that got away! Don’t let that be your story!
Snoopy Snow Cone Maker
I still have yet to beat this game. It surprises me everytime it pops 🙃
TimeShock Retro Timed Fun Board Game w/ Timer
I prefer these to the new version. It appears the new books have dumbed down reading. If you have an avid reader please pick up this series!!
Baby-sitters Club Book Series
We had Rhonda and Rodney reindeer from Burger King kids meals! Boy, did they have great give aways back in the 80’s
Rodney Reindeer Burger King
Between the ages of 4-7 movie figures are the jam!
Figurines : Disney The Lion King
Figurines are the perfect gifts for ages 4-7 and in my experience spectrum kids!
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but add an 80’s bright tutu into your life and put it over black yoga pants. It’s a vibe that 100% activates JOY
80s Tutu
You can’t have an 80’s gift list and not include a crimper - am I right?!
Ulta Beauty
80’s makeup eye looks will pop with Juvia’s Place gorgeous eye shadow palettes 🎨 Give Jen & the Rockers a look they would be proud of
Eyeshadow Palettes
This set makes my heart happy!! These dolls gave the Barbie vibes a run as they were wild, alternative and fun 🤩
Hasbro Jem Dolls & Doll Playsets for sale
Hello terrifying toy 🧸. This may be where my onset anxiety began. I could argue my resilience level rose 🌹 significantly after this flaky will it/wont it pop open game arrived.
Jack In The Box Toy For Kids
This game had a strangle hold on my generation. We played it during break, recess, after school. The 80’s generation has the steadiest hands around
