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
By 1973, toys were doing more than just keeping kids busy. Educational toys were becoming increasingly popular among babies and toddlers, showing that learning can be as enjoyable as play. But don’t worry! There were still plenty of toys that were just plain cool. The popular toys of 1973 offered us the best of both … Read more
In 1972, our toys were all about using our imagination as we sent cars flying across the room and twirled dolls across makeshift dance floors. These toys gave us the tools to dream bigger, play harder, and create memories that still make us smile today. Let’s look back at the most popular toys from 1972. … Read more
A 1971 Childhood was magical. Our toy boxes were filled with everything from high-society board games to wild bouncing balls and dolls that felt almost real. These 1971 popular toys were fun, sure, but they also sparked our imaginations as we built worlds and turned ordinary afternoons into lifelong memories. Let’s take a look back … Read more
1970 was a simpler time for toys, but don’t mistake simple for boring. Back then, fun came in the form of wind-up racers, cuddly dolls, and imagination-fueled adventures. There were no batteries required, no screens in sight, and definitely no apps to download. Just pure, hands-on play that kept us busy for hours. The popular … Read more
