Heading in to this holiday season and want to share the love of some of your favorite childhood toys with the kids in your life today? We’ve got you covered with this ’80s toys gift guide — yep, all these toys are still around all these years later! Better hop to it before the shipping windows close to get these by December 25th!
Micro Machines
For the kid who loves cars, you can’t go wrong with some classic Micro Machines. Originally made in the mid-80s, Micro Machines have been revived a few times, including the ones available today.
My Little Pony
This single is the last chart-topper to date for Boyz II Men, and they slowly faded from the heights they were at previously.
Transformers
You can’t keep a good robot in disguise down, and the Transformers have been going strong since the ’80s. Even if your kid is more familiar with the more recent movies of today rather than the original toy line and cartoon series, they’ll still enjoy transforming their vehicles into robots.
Care Bears
Care Bears have been around since the early ’80s, and if you have a kid in your life who loves a good plush teddy, then why not introduce them to these lovable bears with one whose belly best represents your kid’s personality?
Masters of the Universe
From He-Man to Skeletor and She-Ra, the Masters of the Universe line has all kinds of action figures for the kid who loves to battle it out with some swords and sorcery.
Polly Pocket
Though not as small as the original Polly Pockets, kids today can still get a feel with these “compact” versions of Polly and friends.
Pound Puppies
For the kids who love dogs, get them their very own Pound Puppy with the special adoption certificate. You know, to make it all official.
And there you have it! Ten of our favorite ’80s toys that you can get for the kids in your life today.
- Care Bears were originally created to be used on greeting cards in 1981, but were quickly turned into plush bears by 1983.
- Polly Pocket was first designed in 1983 by Chris Wiggs for his daughter — he used a makeup powder compact to fashion a small house for a tiny doll.
- Pound Puppies were first sold in Toronto, Canada in the mid-80s. They eventually made their way to the US and were produced by Tonka.
- Steven Spielberg’s sister Anne saw the big piano at FAO Schwartz and was inspired to create the movie Big, which she co-wrote and produced.
- Masters of the Universe started out as action figures in 1981, and quickly evolved to minicomics, actual comics, and the memorable He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series in 1983.
- Care Bears were originally created to be used on greeting cards in 1981, but were quickly turned into plush bears by 1983.
- Polly Pocket was first designed in 1983 by Chris Wiggs for his daughter — he used a makeup powder compact to fashion a small house for a tiny doll.
- Pound Puppies were first sold in Toronto, Canada in the mid-80s. They eventually made their way to the US and were produced by Tonka.
- Steven Spielberg’s sister Anne saw the big piano at FAO Schwartz and was inspired to create the movie Big, which she co-wrote and produced.
- Masters of the Universe started out as action figures in 1981, and quickly evolved to minicomics, actual comics, and the memorable He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series in 1983.
