The ’90s are back in a big way these days, so why not give some of the kids in your life some of the hella rad toys you loved as a kid yourself? If you can’t think of any, no worries, we’ve got you covered. Our ’90s toys gift guide, below, has 10 ideas to get you started.Â
Loopin' Chewie
You will remember this from your childhood as Loopin’ Louie, but as everything needs to be part of an existing franchise these days, get the kid in your life excited about this classic with the Star Wars tie-in version, Loopin’ Chewie.
Nerf Super Soaker
If the kids in your life aren’t already into Super Soakers, then perhaps get a Fortnite-themed version to get them interested. A double win if they’re in to Fortnite, right?
Slap Bracelets
Slap some bracelets on some wrists and it’ll take you straight back to the ’90s, especially with this Barbie-themed version. Barbies were also super popular in the ’90s, so this is a great combo.
Rollerblades
Yes, technically Rollerblades have been around since before the ’90s, but the ’90s are when they really had their moment. But let’s be honest, they’re still just as fun today, and if the kids in your life love being outdoors, Rollerblades are a great option.
K'nex
Need a Lego alternative for the kid who loves to build stuff? Then it’s K’Nex to the rescue! Build all sorts of stuff with these fun (and cheap, in comparison) sets.
Crocodile Dentist
Get the kids in your life into board games with Crocodile Dentist, the game all about making sure you don’t get bitten by the crocodile. Will this game make kids less afraid of the dentist? Probably not, but we can dream.
- K’Nex was first introduced in 1992, and was originally conceived by designer Joel Glickman while attending a wedding where he started thinking of what he could do with his straw if he could connect it to other straws.
- Super Soakers were invented by Air Force and NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson. He is also credited with inventing the modern Nerf gun.
- The Slap Bracelets of the ’90s were banned in several schools after reports of injuries from worn out or modified versions.
- In-line skates, the more technical term for Rollerblades, have been around for a long time — like, since the 1800s.Â
- Bop It! is so popular that it has had many, many spinoffs, including Bop It! Tetris, Vox Bop, and Groove It, among others.
- K’Nex was first introduced in 1992, and was originally conceived by designer Joel Glickman while attending a wedding where he started thinking of what he could do with his straw if he could connect it to other straws.
- Super Soakers were invented by Air Force and NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson. He is also credited with inventing the modern Nerf gun.
- The Slap Bracelets of the ’90s were banned in several schools after reports of injuries from worn out or modified versions.
- In-line skates, the more technical term for Rollerblades, have been around for a long time — like, since the 1800s.Â
- Bop It! is so popular that it has had many, many spinoffs, including Bop It! Tetris, Vox Bop, and Groove It, among others.
