Here Are The Coolest 1980s Toys You Always Wanted As A Kid That You Can Still Actually Buy Today
Yes, you can still have the original Game Boy in today's time!
The 1980s are having a major comeback, and it is easy to see why. Between neon colors, chunky gadgets, and Saturday morning nostalgia, the decade still has a hold on people who grew up with it and those discovering it now.
For a lot of kids, the coolest toys were more than just playthings, they were status symbols, wish-list staples, and the kind of items that could make a whole school day feel better. Today, many of those classics are still around, and some are surprisingly easy to buy again.
From handheld games to dolls, board games, and backyard favorites, these throwback toys prove the '80s never really left. Read on for the full nostalgia trip.
1. Etch a Sketch Drawing Toy - $32.99
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4. Fraggle Rock Phonoviewer - $16
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5. Max Backtalk Game - $40.98
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That one definitely takes people back.
6. Wheel Of Fortune Junior Edition Board Game - $39.99
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7. Fashion Plates Drawing Toy - $21.52
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8. The Magic 8-Ball - $9.99
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9. Plastic Lunchbox - $24.83
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10. Spirograph Drawing Toy - $21.95
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Some of these are still instantly recognizable.
11. The Original Koosh Ball - $9.98
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12. Three Way Chess - $88.95
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13. The Jedi Master Game: The Empire Strikes Back Board Game - $106.99
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14. Rollerskates - $49
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15. Big Wheel - $178.60
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16. Smurfs Mug - $19.99
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17. Transformers Electric Handheld Game - $15.46
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18. Toy - $19.99
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19. Wet Head Water Game - $24.29
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20. Trivial Pursuit Game - $24.49
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It is basically a greatest-hits list for anyone who grew up then.
21. Simon Guessing Game - $29.46
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22. Colorforms Picture Play Set - $19.82
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23. Water Ring Toss Game - $13.99
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24. Vintage Glitter Wand - $25
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25. Original Game Boy - $2500
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26. Glo Worm Stuffed Toy - $18.99
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27. Pogo Ball Bouncing Toys - $22.99
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28. Jenga Wooden Block Stacking Game - $16.99
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29. Smurf Figurines - $20
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30. Cabbage Patch Kids - $59.99
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There is no shortage of childhood favorites here.
Picture-day awkwardness reminds us of the awkward phases everyone had in old school photos.
31. Monchichi Collectible Soft Toy - $24.99
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32. Ice Capades - $35
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33. Popples Stuffed Animal - $48
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34. Lite Brite - $13.97
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35. Polly Pocket Mini Figurines - $33.49
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36. She-Ra Action Figure - $72.97
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37. Merlin Handheld Game - $159.99
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38. Electronic Football Handheld Game - $59.00
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39. Klik Klak Balls - $24.99
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40. Atari Video Game Console
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That retro lineup still hits hard.
41. Fisher Price Cassette Player and Microphone - $39.13
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42. Star Wars Action Figures - $9
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43. Space Legos - $15.98
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44. Nintendo NES - $228
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45. Voltron Coloring Book - $12
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46. Mr. Potato Head - $16.14
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47. Strawberry Shortcake Doll - $23.57
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48. Vintage McDonald's Transformers Happy Meal Toys - $10
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49. Classic Rubik's Cube Game - $11.98
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50. Rainbow Dominoes Set - $44.99
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It only gets more nostalgic from here.
51. Berenstain Bear Toys - $9
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52. Speak and Spell Toy - $24.99
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53. Ghostbusters Action Figure - $14.50
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54. Gumby and Pokey Action Figures - $25
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55. Mad Balls - $35
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56. Power Wheels - $314.99
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57. Pound Puppies Soft Toys - $30.05
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58. The Farmer Says See 'N Say Toy - $22.99
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59. Care Bear Stuffed Toys - $9.89
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60. Guess Who? Board Game - $28.45
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These classics are still doing the heavy lifting.
61. My Precious Puffs Toys - $25.21
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62. Garbage Pail Kids Cards - $128.50
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63. Walkman Cassette Player - $17.30
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64. My Little Pony Figurines - $29.99
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65. Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine - $42
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66. Roller Racer Scooter - $129.99
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67. Fisher Price Little People Farm - $68.95
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68. Easy Bake Oven - $32
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69. Moon Shoes - $32.97
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70. Transformers Action Figure - $68.79
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71. Rainbow Brite Doll - $38.99
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72. Giant Playable Piano Mat - $39.99
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Masters of the Universe He-Man Toy - $77.77
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It is hard not to feel a little nostalgic looking at all of this.
Which one of these are you definitely buying now, even as an adult? Comment down your thoughts or share this list for all your family and friends to see!
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