17 Things That Will Transport You Right Back Into The '80s

The '80s were definitely a time when everything was the opposite of minimal—every home had something funky and big, and the products back then were just so fascinating to have. Everyone seems to be nostalgic for the '80s decade nowadays, courtesy of shows like Stranger Things. With everything that's been shown on the show that references all the popular things from that time, it's quite enjoyable to look back on what we occupied ourselves with when smartphones were still non-existent.

Back then, we didn't have access to entertainment and games with just a tap of our fingers, so we literally had to beg our parents to buy the latest toy that every kid in school had been raving about. Unlike the high-tech games that kids play today, such as Pokémon Unite, Mobile Legends, Valorant, and all other video games, the sources of entertainment back then were in the form of dolls, board games, and stuffed toys.

There's really no question why the 1980s were such an iconic decade, as it brought us some of the best things in pop culture—TV shows, music, and toys. Even those born in later decades feel nostalgic for the '80s, and it's a good thing that some of the trends from that time are making a comeback today.

But now, let's take a look at some of the things every '80s kid definitely had or wanted back then—scroll down and see a blast from the past!

1. Water hoop game.

This entertained us for hours on end, and we wouldn't put it down because we refused to accept defeat.

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2. Nintendo.

Nintendo was born after Atari. What a time to be one of the first users of this back then!

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3. My Little Pony.

Their hair was such a delight to brush and style.

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4. Atari games.

Everyone loved playing Pac-Man.

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5. Simon.

This game definitely made us feel like we could rival a computer.

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6. Rainbow Brite.

She had all the brightest colors and her own cartoon.

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7. Aqua Net hair spray.

The must-have essential for the big hair trends of that time.

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8. Care Bears

Each Care Bear had its own unique personality, which definitely put a twist on just owning a simple teddy bear—no bias involved, though!

9. Teddy Ruxpin.

“Can you and I be friends?” Yep, this was definitely the best talking bear to hit the market.

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10. Your first cordless phone.

Ah, the good old days when phones had such long antennas, and you were afraid to break them.

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11. Tang.

Honestly, who didn't drink this back then?

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12. Jelly shoes.

It's strange how we thought these cheap plastic shoes were cool back then.

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13. Cabbage Patch Dolls.

Every kid was practically begging their parents to get them one!

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14. MC Hammer Pants.

Hammer time.

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15. Snoopy Sno-Cone Maker.

If you had this, you were definitely a hit among your friends.

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16. Alf.

We couldn't get enough of him on TV, so we had to have the stuffed toy version as well.

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17. Popples.

These were such great cuddle pets!

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Phew—that was definitely a nostalgic ride. The '80s decade was just full of everything fun, and they just don't make toys anymore like they did back then!

Even as adults, we would still love to have these things because they evoke so much nostalgia. Which one of these did you actually have back then?

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