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Top 10 Toys from the 1970's and 1980's that you can still buy.

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The top 10 toys from the 1970's and 1980's that are still popular and selling today.
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Top 10 Toys from the 1970's and 1980's that you can still buy.

 
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Star Wars Action Figures are as big today as they were back then. Posable action figures for play provide hours of fun.
Star Wars Epic World of Action Force Masters Pack
 
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Hot Wheels cars and tracks. The main competitor of Match Box, Hot Wheels provided the tracks that came with extra lengths so you could make your own track and race them. Still a big favorite today.
Hot Wheels Auto Lift Expressway Track and Toy Cars Playset
 
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Barrel of Monkeys. A classic game for learning numbers and counting along with honing fine motor skills. A game we played not only at home but in the classroom as well.
Winning Moves Games Classic Barrel of Monkeys
 
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Magna Doodle. The magnetic drawing toy that allowed you to create whatever picture or design you wanted and then easily erased it so you could start all over again.
Cra-Z-Art Retro Magna Doodle: Magnetic Activity Surface with Stylus, Stencils
 
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My Little Pony figures that came in a rainbow of colors where you could comb their hair and add on their accessories. They fulfilled every little girls dream to have a pony (especially in a rainbow of colors).
My Little Pony Classic - Rainbow Ponies - Series 4 Twinkle Eyed Collection - Sweet Stuff
 
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Rubik's Cube. The hottest puzzle game of the 80's. If you didn't have one you certainly wanted one. Anyone could play, turning and twisting the cube trying to get all colors to match up on all side. Today they still hold Rubik's Cube tournaments to ...
Rubik's 3x3 Cube
 
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Transformers, the action figure robots that change (transform) in to cars, trucks and tanks. These robots have become more and more popular over the years thanks to all the movies they have made. Definitely one of the top toys of all time.
Transformers One Mega Changer - 4pk (Target Exclusive)
 
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Cabbage Patch Kids. The most sought after doll of the 1980's has made a comeback in the last decade. Both the doll and the action figures are hot items for kids of all ages.
Cabbage Patch Kids Little Sprouts Series 2 Carli Lane Mini Figure 8-Pack
 
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UNO Card Game. The number one card game for family game night. Teaching kids colors, numbers and matching this timeless game now has multiple spinoff games including the ever popular "UNO Attack". Still one of the best family game night games for ki...
UNO Card Game
 
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Fisher Price Little People Toys. I don't think I new anyone who didn't have this toy when we were little. This activity farm has 16 moving doors and sounds for preschoolers to learn from. This is just one of the many Little People toys they came out ...
Fisher-Price Little People Caring Fun Animal Farm Playset Toddler Learning Toy, 6 Play Pieces

Honorable Mentions… 1970’s and 1980’s Top Toys that you can still buy.

 
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Weebles Wobble but they don’t fall down. So much fun to play with.
Playskool Weebles My Happy Camper
 
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Lite Brite - the classic board you can make your own pictures with or use their designs to light up the picture just right.
Lite Brite Classic Favorite Retro Toy: Light-Up Activity Board for Creative Doodling & Artwork
 
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Nerf Ball Sports Pack - The set of three comes with a mini football, mini basketball, and mini soccer ball. Light weight, kid safe these mini foam balls are a great start for young players to get their start with.
NERF Multi Sport Ball 3-Pack
 
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The Atari 2600 Mini Retro Arcade Game - a tiny replica of the original game played on the television. Comes with 10 games installed and a mini joystick.
Tiny Arcade Atari 2600 Mini Retro Game
 
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Glo Worm - the light up, music playing cuddly companion that was fun to play with and helped you go to sleep.
Playskool Play Favorites Lullaby Gloworm Toy, Pink
 
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Barbie - the original fashion doll with removable clothes and shoes. She can be collected with other dolls in her collection and clothes and accessories are interchangeable as well. Build her life as you go with the Barbie car, camper, house, cruise ...
Barbie Royal Fashion Doll with Blonde Hair, Removable Skirt & Accessories [Walmart Exclusive]
 
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Speak and Spell - the electronic educational game that taught us how to spell and read through word games.
Playmonster Speak & Spell Electronic Game - Educational Learning Toy, Spelling Games, 80s Retro Handheld Arcade, Autism Toys, Activity for Boys, Girls, Toddler, Ages 7+
 
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Mr. Potato Head the figure head with mix and match accessories and fun for everyone.
Potato Head Mr Potato Head Toy with 13 Pieces, Preschool Toys, Holiday Gifts for Kids, Ages 2 and Up
 
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These Tonka Trucks are Tonka Tough! This metal threesome is perfect for kids to play with and fill with dirt like they're working at a jobsite. Comes with bulldozer, front loader and dump truck.
Tonka Metal Movers - 3pk: Toy Construction Vehicles Set
 
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Simon - the iconic game of music and lights that you must match as the patterns come quicker and quicker.
Simon Classic Game