5 Top Nostalgic Toys of the ’70s,’80s, & ’90s
Holiday time is near and many are searching for the best new toys and games to purchase for their little and teenage loved ones. While shopping for toys, people often have nostalgic moments, remembering the hottest toys of their childhood. Some of which are even still around today.
For nostalgia’s sake, we’ve compiled a list of the top toys of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Take a look below and see if any of your favorites made the cut.
Uno by Mattel (1971)
Mattel’s Uno was created in 1971 by a man from Reading, Ohio. He eventually sold the rights to a group of friends who created International Games, Inc, which eventually became a part of Mattel in 1992. The point of Uno is to become the first player to score 500 points by being the first to play all of one’s own cards. The first person to drop all cards then scores points for the cards still held by their fellow players. Today, many different versions of Uno exist including “Emoji” and “Mini.”
Baby Alive by Kenner/Hasbro (1973)
Baby Alive was originally made by Kenner in 1973 and was reintroduced by Hasbro in 2006. Baby Alive is a doll that eats, drinks, and wets, giving children a make-believe feel for parenthood. In 2003, a speaking feature was added to the baby doll.
Rubik’s Cube by Rubik’s Brand Ltd (1980)
Although the Rubik’s cube was invented in 1974 it wasn’t launched worldwide until 1980. The 3-D combination puzzle that was created by a Hungarian sculptor and professor is all about getting each side of the cube to only feature one color. The original version and an updated version exists today.
“Totally Hair” Barbie by Mattel (1992)
Mattel’s “Totally Hair” Barbie was all about the doll’s long hair that kids could style. The Barbie came adorned in a neon yellow, purple, and blue colored dress and it included a small tube of Deb styling gel for children to style the Barbie’s hair.
Giga Pets by Tiger Electronics (1997)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJeYivZE1CY
As the digital age evolved so did toys. Tiger Electronics created what they called a Giga Pet where children would have to take care of their virtual fur baby or it would die.
