Iconic ‘80s Toys That Took the World by Storm (15 Photos)

In: Awesome, Humanity, Interesting, Nostalgia

Aug 24, 2025

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I don’t know if I’m just being negative, but I feel like kids these days are missing out on the joy of a new toy because it’s just too easy to grab an iPad and watch whatever cartoon you can find on YouTube.

Remember when you’d see an ad for a toy on TV and you’d beg your parents to get it for you? It got me thinking, what were THE toys of the ’80s? Well, after some digging, I’ve got the answer…