If you grew up in the 1970s, you know the thrill of thumbing through the Christmas catalog and making your wish list. Every year, you found something new to beg your parents for, and you would just die if you didn’t get it! Some toys were one-hit wonders. Others stuck around for a while and … Read more
The 1970s wasn’t just a decade—it was a vibe. From disco-lit dance floors to shag-carpeted living rooms, the way people talked was just as groovy as the culture itself. Whether you were boogieing at the roller rink, keepin’ it cool in bell-bottoms, or just trying to avoid a bummer, 70s slang was everywhere. Some phrases … Read more
In today’s hectic and anxious world of 21st-century travel, it is hard to imagine a time when traveling by plane was considered a sophisticated and romantic experience. However, during the “golden age” of air travel (generally considered to be from post-World War II to the 1960s), air travel was a luxurious and glamorous affair. People … Read more
Do you ever find yourself thinking about how different life was back in the 70s? From the music to the technology, it can feel a little surreal to look back and remember what it was like to grow up in that era. If you’re a parent now, explaining some of the things you grew up … Read more
If you were a kid in 1979, the popular toys that everybody wanted were cool, high-tech, and futuristic. Talking robots, early computers, and tech-driven learning gadgets took over the toy shelves. Some classic toys, like the Barbie Dream House, held their own against the rise of electronics, but the most popular toys of 1979 made … Read more
By 1978, everyone knew that old-school toys were no longer enough. Kids wanted electronics that beeped and blinked, and toys needed to either challenge their brains or at least let them blast into outer space. From the addictive memory game Simon to the awe-inspiring Millennium Falcon, the popular toys of 1978 fully embraced the future. … Read more
Everything changed in 1977. Star Wars exploded into theaters, and suddenly, every toy needed a little extra flash to keep up. Rockets, lasers, remote controls: if it blinked or beeped, it flew off the shelves. But even in a year dominated by space battles and electronic dreams, there was still room for goofy classics like … Read more
Our toys started to look a little different in 1976. Electronic toys like Pong crept into living rooms, and we were hooked. Sci-fi and adventure themes were everywhere, from the Fisher Price Adventure People to the Flying Star Trek Enterprise. Meanwhile, old-school creativity still had its place with popular toys like rock tumblers and Stretch … Read more
1975 was a wild year for toys. Some popular toys were familiar and beloved, like the Barbie Townhouse or Hot Wheels race sets. Other toys (Pet Rock, anyone?) had kids scratching their heads when they opened the box. Whatever we found under the tree, we loved it, and we loved playing with it. If you … Read more
In 1974, toys were all about big adventures and even bigger fun. Whether you were launching Evel Knievel off a ramp, knitting with Mattel’s Knit Magic, or running your own pint-sized McDonald’s, the popular toys of 1974 gave kids the tools to create their own little worlds. With playsets, craft kits, castles, and dolls with … Read more
