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A few nostalgic items from past decades. Mostly 80s and 90s but a few older too.
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Toys
 
Food & Drinks
 
Apparel
 
Tech & Devices

Cartoons & Movie

 
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G.I Joe was the biggest thing in our street back then. You can watch the original 80s cartoons on YouTube
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Full Episodes)
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The original Care Bears cartoons were the best
Care Bears Family | Season 1 Episode 1 - Care-A-Lot's Birthday (1986)
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Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!
PILOT EPISODE: The Real Ghostbusters! | Animated Series | GHOSTBUSTERS
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Ninja Turtles rule!
Season 1 - FULL EPISODE MARATHON 🐢 | TMNT (1987) | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Did anyone else watch this one? This one left a lasting impression
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) - English audio
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I loved this movie back then. It's not sold anywhere unfortunately but it is on Youtube.
Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss (Full Movie)
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Toys

 
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Who didn't have a Viewmaster back in the day? They were so much fun.
Big Game Toys 3D View Master Discovery Kids Dinosaurs Marine Animals Viewmaster Viewer Box Set
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My cousin had an Easy Bake Oven. I really wanted one too back then
Easy-Bake Ultimate Electric Oven Playset, Kids Toys for Ages 8 up
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Fisher Price's Little People is such an 80s nostalgic memory for me. This set is modern but still nostalgic and the kids love them
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Playset Activity Vehicles Set with 10 Toys for Preschool Pretend Play Kids Ages 1+ Years
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Etsy has several listings with the original Fisher Price Little People figures. So many memories they bring…
80s Little People - Etsy
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Lite Brite was so popular. So much fun. Simpler times back then.
Lite-Brite Super Bright HD, Hello Kitty Edition - Create Art with Light, Enhances Creativity, Gift for Girls and Boys Ages 6+
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This vintage set brings so many memories back
Vintage NIB 1976 Lite Brite Hasbro Original Box Working 🇨🇦 Release Cmbn Ship
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Kids love their Pokemon
Lite-Brite Super Bright HD, Pokemon Edition - Perfect Gift for Girls and Boys Ages 6+
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Who didn't love the Care Bears back then?
Care Bears - 14" Medium Plush - Color Splash Collection - Loveshine Bear, Includes Slap Bracelet
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You can find so many of the original Care Bears on Etsy. I wish I still had my original ones.
1980s Care Bears - Etsy
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Mr Potato Head is a classic for all generations
Playskool Super Spud Action Figures Set, Mr. & Mrs. Potato Heads, 45+ Accessories for Ages 2+
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G.I. Joe was the coolest guy ever.
G.I. Joe: Retro Collection Cobra H.I.S.S. III Kids Toy Action Figure for Boys and Girls (4”)
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G.I. Joe never gets old
80S VINTAGE RARE GI JOE MACHINE GUN DEFENSE ARGENTINA PLASTIRAMA NIB & SEALED
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I'm pretty sure I had a Stay Puft figure back then that looked a lot like this one
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Action Figure
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My Stay Puft Marshmallow man figure looked a lot like this one.
80 s GHOST BUSTERS Marshmallow Man STAY PUFF Doll Figure Plush Toy Vintage Sofub
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Cowabanga! They're awesome
Set of 4 Vintage Ninja Turtles Figures (1988-1990) - Playmates Toys
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Teddy's Wonderland! Did you have a set? I did and they were so much fun
Teddys Wonderland | eBay
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We had a Famicom back in the 80s. The games were in Japanese but they were still fun to play
Nintendo Famicom NES Family Computer System Console Super rare brand new unused2
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We also had a NES. Super Marios Bros, Duck Hunt, Zelda… So many hours of fun
Nintendo NES Video Game Consoles for sale - eBay
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Who remembers Mr Machine? We still have ours stuffed somewhere in the attic. This toy was so much fun back then.
Vintage MR. MACHINE Robot Toy Ideal Toy Co. 1977 Wind Up & Walk n Whistle READ!
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Who didn't have one of this growing up?
vintage fisher price telephone products for sale
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I had this exact basketball game set. Hours of fun.
vintage Hilco fast action basketball game works
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Playing jax on a rainy afternoon with your friends was the norm
Vintage Metal Jacks Game Set/Two Bouncy Balls.(1 Pack) Mini Jax Toy.
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We had several sets of wooden building block sets growing up. One set was like this one
Wooden Building Blocks Made in Japan Vintage 1930’s
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Another set was just like this one.
Vintage Ges Gesch German Wooden Building Blocks - Elves Gnomes Complete
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Do you remember these skates? Hours and hours of fun at the park with this.
1980s Fisher Price Roller Skates Adjustable Yellow Blue Plastic Age 3-6 Nostalgic Outdoor Toy
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Not quite the same but the kids love them
Roller Derby Sport Kids' Roller Skate - Dinosaur Blue/Black M: Adjustable, Padded Collar
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The kids love to skate now that it's summer
Roller Derby Sport Kids' Roller Skate - Unicorn Pink/White M: Adjustable Size, Padded Collar
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I had one of this Spirograph sets when I was a kid and I felt like an “Artist”. They kids got a set too and they love drawing with them. It's great for “Analog Fun Times”
Kahootz Spirograph Deluxe Set
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Admit it, you had one too. The best wagons. Every kid should have a Radio Flyer red wagon.
Vintage Red Wagon: Wooden & Metal | Radio Flyer
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Food & Drinks

 
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This was so good! They should bring this one back
Post SMURF BERRY CRUNCH Cereal BOX (BOX ONLY!)
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I loved Bagel Bites. They were so delicious until they changed the recipe eons ago. They're still good today but not like before
Bagel Bites Cheese & Pepperoni Mini Pizza Bagel Frozen Snack and Appetizers, 40 Ct Box Jumbo
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Do you remember when Quick chocolate came in a tin like this? So tasty
1980's NESTLES Quik “GET YOUR QUOCK BUNNY” CARDBOARD Metal TOP/Bottom Tin 16 Oz
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Nesquick is still tasty but the old version was so much better
Nesquik Chocolate Flavored Powder Drink Mix, 44.974 oz.
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Who didn't get or give a box Whitman's sampler chocolates back in the day? I hadn't seen them in years. I didn't realize that they still made them!
Whitman's Giant Sampler® Assorted Chocolates, 36 oz. box
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These cookies were so popular too. These cookies are tasty and the blue tins are great for upcycling
Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookie, 24 Ounce -- 6 per case
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Nabisco's Ginger Snaps are delicious. They were great back in the day and still are.
Kraft Nabisco Old Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies Case | FoodServiceDirect
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Apparel

 
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Retro fashion never goes out of fashion
1970s & 1980s Fashion | Vintage & Retro Fashion
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Fashion of the time. Old is always in.
80s Fashion | Shop Online - Unique ...
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I'm pretty sure I knew someone who had this exact jacket back then
Vintage 80s 90s Sports Accent Women’s L Mixed Print Windbreaker Track Jacket
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Tech & Devices

 
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This old style phones were great
Gpo - GPO Retro GPO200BLK 200 Vintage Rotary Dial Telephone Classic Bakelite Black
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Big fan of these retro phones
Gpo - GPO Retro GPODUCHESS Dutchess Push Button Phone Black/Gold
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We had an old phone similar to this one in the local post office when I was a kid.
Retro Country Style Landline Wall-Mount Telephone for Home with Vintage Design, Classic Ringtone, Easy Installation
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We had a Watchman portable tv back in the day. Taking it to school and watching tv between classes felt like the greatest accomplishment for me, lol.
Sony Watchman FD-10A (1986) Handheld Mobile B&W TV + Radio. Vintage!!
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