A nostalgic mix of everything that made growing up in the 90s unforgettable — Tamagotchis, VHS tapes, Polly Pocket, and all the little things that raised me.
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My favourite toys.
Books and comics I was reading as a kid.
Cartoons, shows, and movies.
Childhood sugar hits.
Games and activities.
My favourite toys.
The toys that ruled my childhood and absolutely deserved the hype.
I have the same one as this curly Furby baby.
Furby babies 1999 Curly furby baby
Collecting these was so much fun. The excitement of opening these packets was unreal back then.
Kitty In My Pocket, Vintage 90’s Collectible
Polly Pocket brings back the best memories.
Polly Pocket 1993
Waiting to see what colour the diaper changed to was really thrilling when I was a kid.
Collecting and swapping stickers, especially those fuzzy ones.
Original Sandylion sticker from the 1990s
I had one very similar to this one. I wish I knew what happened to it!
Vintage Tamagotchi
Can't forget these guys!
90's Russ Trolls
I was lucky enough to get my hands on one before they were banned in the early 2000s. Turns out spinning hard-plastic dolls flying through the air wasn’t exactly safe for kids’ faces.
1990s Vintage Galoob Skydancer
Books and comics I was reading as a kid.
I was a real bookworm growing up and still am. Here are a few of my favourites from back in the day.
Archie predated the 1990s, but one vintage comic in Grade 1 sparked a serious collection that lasted over a decade.
BETTY & VERONICA #40 FACSIMILE EDITION
I LOVED R.L Stine growing up. Slappy was pure nightmare fuel!
90s Goosebumps Books - R. L. Stine- Original Series
Although I wasn’t born in 1902 when The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first published, Beatrix Potter was a staple in my childhood book collection.
Peter Rabbit
Asterix and Obelix were childhood favourites of mine.
Asterix
Gary Larson could keep me in stitches for hours on end — I must have reread those comics a hundred times.
The Far Side
Cartoons, shows, and movies.
From cartoons to cult-classic movies, these were the must-watch staples of my childhood.
I used to watch Lucky Luke every day, even though I never really knew what was going on — it was always in Afrikaans on SABC.
Lucky Luke (TV Series 1983–1984) ⭐ 7.2 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
I always made sure I was in front of the TV during M-Net “Open Time” to catch The Adventures of the Gummi Bears.
Adventures of the Gummi Bears (TV Series 1985–1991)
I loved this show — Tales from the Cryptkeeper was my go-to every time my mom took me to the video store.
Tales from the Cryptkeeper (TV Series 1993–1999)
Another one of my faves.
Darkwing Duck (TV Series 1991–1992)
Out of all the Disney fairy tale classics, Ariel was always one of my favourites.
The Little Mermaid (1989)
If there was ever a time to get my Looney Tunes fix, it was Saturday mornings on SABC.
Looney Tunes TV Shows
Do I even need to say anything? Classic.
Clueless (1995)
This was my brother’s and my favourite.
Joe's Apartment (1996)
Another classic to remember.
Mars Attacks! (1996)
One of my favourites of all time.
Strike! (1998)
Childhood sugar hits.
A sweet throwback to my favourite childhood candies.
Number one forever: Spice Girl lollipops.
Spice Girl lollipops
Jawbreakers were another childhood favourite and remain a go-to whenever I spot them at the tills at Checkers.
Jawbreaker - House of Candy
These were a real hit at the tuck shop during break time.
Apple Munch
This was a classic at the corner store.
Lucky Charm sherbet
Candy cigarettes: the ultimate way to fool your parents as a kid.
Cigarette Candy
A true test of dental commitment.
Champion Toffee
Another classic.
Swizzels Originals Love Hearts
Games and activities.
Twister was a classic staple at just about every birthday party at my school.
Vintage 1993 TWISTER GAME 30th Anniversary Edition by Milton Bradley
Even though my brother and I only had the Tekken demo, we still spent hours playing it. And who could ever forget Eddy Gordo?
As a kid, sitting next to my granny and watching my brother play Paperboy remains one of my happiest memories.
Paperboy (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1988) Authentic Complete Tested & Works
A classic you can’t forget: Jenga.
Vintage 1986 Jenga
No game has ever topped it for me — Crash Bandicoot is still my all-time favourite.
Crash Bandicoot (Video Game 1996)
And finally, we’ve reached the last item on the list. Out of all the books, games, and toys, my most memorable moments were spent at the beach — swimming for hours and making sandcastles with my dad. Growing up in a small town could be boring at time...
