It’s time to take a walk down memory lane with some of the most popular kids toys from the last few decades. These timeless toys have won over children’s hearts for many years and no matter how much time has gone by, they will continue to be the most popular and influential toys of all time.

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LEGO (1940s)

The simple building blocks allowed kids to build a world of imagination all from scratch. Since the release of the plastic blocks in the late 1940s, there have been plenty of variations and special sets, including a Star Wars themed set. 

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BARBIE (1950s)

Since her debut in 1959, there have been many different versions of Barbie released over the years. She still remains the world’s most popular doll for girls and best selling toy of all time.

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TROLL DOLLS (1950s)

The troll dolls were recognised by their brightly coloured, fur hair. Their popularity has surged in different periods over the decades, especially in the early 1990s. Let’s face it – they were so ugly that they were cute!

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HOT WHEELS (1960s)

The Matchbox line of Hot Wheels was an absolute winner! Sold individually with plastic tracks, Hot Wheels had kids around the globe racing each other and collecting their flashy ‘wheels.

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ETCH-A-SKETCH (1960s)

The Etch-A-Sketch allowed children to create unlimited images using two knobs to draw on what looked like a mini TV screen. Its simple design made it an instant hit for children, and even for adults.

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MOUSETRAP (1960s)

This 2-4-player game was a hit! The game involved players working together to build a mousetrap, and then turning against each other to trap the other players’ mouse playing pieces.

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MASTERMIND (1970s)

Mastermind was a code-breaking game for two players. It was one of those games that kept you guessing and was always hard to crack.

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SLINKY (1970s)

The slink was invented in the 1940s but had a rise in popularity in the 1970s. Kids would spend hours on end being entertained by the slinky as it travelled down a flight of stairs.

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YO-YO (1970s)

Although around for many years, the Yo-Yo came into popularity again in the 1960s when it was trademarked as the Yo-Yo. The simplistic toy held by a piece of string became a popular pastime for many as they practiced cool tricks.

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WEEBLE (1970s)

“Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down” was the slogan of these little egg-shaped toys. Designed in a variety of shapes, animals and people – these were a great little collectors item for children in the 70s.

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RUBIK’S CUBE (1980s)

This colourful puzzle still leaves people around the world twisting and turning to date. The Rubik’s cube had everyone racing to be the fastest solver, and left people obsessed with trying to solve it.

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CABBAGE PATCH KIDS (1980s)

These were the dolls that everybody just had to have! Each doll was unique with their own adoption papers and birth certificate and remain one of the most beloved toys in history.

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CARE BEARS (1980s)

Originally from greeting cards, these colourful bears were turned into plush toys in the 80s. Each Care Bear was categorized by its colour and image on the belly. They have appeared in plenty of movies and TV Shows over the years.

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MY LITTLE PONY (1980s)

Similar to Care Bears, My Little Pony toys featured colourful bodies and symbols for different characters. They were also featured in films and TV series.

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GAME BOY (1980s)

The Game Boy was the first handheld console by Nintendo. With only a few operation buttons, this toy was a well-received electronic toy around the world.

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BEANIE BABIES (1990s)

These popular stuffed animals became a collector’s item. Kids would try to collect as many different Beanie Babies as they could based on their different colours and characters.

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FURBY (1990s)

The Furby was a robotic owl-like creature that spoke and made little movements. These colourful creatures were a must-have item for kids in the nineties.

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TAMOGOTCHI (1990s)

Imagine having your own little digital pet that you could carry around with you all day long. That’s what the Tamogotchi was for nineties kids. You would take care of, feed and play games with your little handheld pet.

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What were your favourite toys growing up?

 Inspiration from: Time Magazine

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