2022 ’80s Gift Guide

80s Gift Guide

The holidays are fast approaching, but sometimes it’s super hard to come up with the right gift for every unique person in your life. But, if you have someone who’s crazy for the ‘80s (or maybe that someone is you and you need ideas for yourself?!) – we’ve got you covered with our ’80s gift guide below.  

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'80s Desk Organizer

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Whether you’re working from home or at an office, one way to liven up your desk is with an ’80s inspired organizer that looks like a cassette tape, complete with a tape dispenser and pen holders.

Boombox

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Boombox’s were everywhere in the ’80s, and today you can still find them, though in an upgraded format that also makes them Bluetooth compatible in addition to the classic radio and cassette tapes.

1980s Puzzle

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Puzzle lovers will enjoy this ’80s puzzle with artistic renderings of some of the most memorable moments of the decade.

R2D2 Instant Pot

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For the ’80s fan who also likes cooking, how about a Star Wars-themed Instant Pot? Sadly, it does not have sound effects that resemble R2, but it will still liven up a Star Wars lover’s kitchen regardless!

Like Totally '80s Pop Culture Trivia Game

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This trivia game features over 400 pop culture questions crammed with pictures, trivia and various game challenges. Relive fashions, trends, movies, tv and tunes!

Rubik's Cube

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Adults and kids alike can get satisfaction out of trying out a Rubik’s Cube. Whether you’re an expert who can solve it with one hand, or a newbie who has a hard time getting one side to be all one color, it’s a timeless gift.

Gremlins Tiki Mug

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If you’re gonna have a tiki party, what better way to serve your drinks than with a Gizmo tiki mug? Truth be told, there are a lot of different themed tiki mugs out there, but we thought this one was awesome.

Casio Calculator Watch

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You can tell time and use a calculator right on your wrist! Okay, cell phones really make this easy as well now, but this was all the rage back in the ’80s.

Pac-Man Arcade Game

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Is any game room truly complete without an arcade cabinet? This Pac-Man themed game cabinet will surely round out any ’80s fan’s game room. And don’t worry, it comes with 12 games, not just Pac-Man.

Read more about Pac-Man HERE.

Lego Back to the Future Time Machine

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Choose your favorite of the three versions of the Back to the Future time machine with this Lego set. I guess if you want one of each, you’ll just have to buy three!

'80s Movies Bucket List Scratch Poster

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Mark off 100 of the best movies from the ’80s with this scratch poster. An interactive poster! Who knew?

Want to share your love of the ’80s with the next generation with a toy that you loved that they can love too? Check out our ’80s Toys Gift Guide!

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  1. The Casio CA-53W was introduced in 1988 and is famous for appearing in Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III.
  2. Gremlins came out in 1984. While you may be aware of that, you might not know that Howie Mandel provided the voice for Gizmo.
  3. The Rubik’s Cube was originally called the Magic Cube, but eventually was given the name of its designer, Ernő Rubik.
  4. You can get another iconic vehicle from the ‘80s in Lego form: Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1.
  5. If you don’t have enough money to get an actual Pac-Man arcade game, then you can always get your Pac-Man fix on Google Doodle.
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  1. The Casio CA-53W was introduced in 1988 and is famous for appearing in Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III.
  2. Gremlins came out in 1984. While you may be aware of that, you might not know that Howie Mandel provided the voice for Gizmo.
  3. The Rubik’s cube was originally called the Magic Cube, but eventually was given the name of its designer, Ernő Rubik.
  4. You can get another iconic vehicle from the ‘80s in Lego form: Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1.
  5. If you don’t have enough money to get an actual Pac-Man arcade game, then you can always get your Pac-Man fix on Google Doodle.

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