Pogs: The ‘90s Craze That Fizzled Just as Fast as it Rose to Popularity
The ’90s were full of fads, but one of the faddiest of them all had to be Pogs.
June 9, 2021
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Category: Toys
Bop It: The Enduring ‘90s Electronic Toy That You Love to Hate
Twist it! Pull it! Bop it! The ’90s electronic toy that you love to hate has become a lasting sensation — let’s take a look at how it came to be!
May 27, 2021
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Tamagotchi: The Most Awesomely Addictive ‘90s Digital Pet
Tamagotchi, the pocket-sized digital pet from the ’90s was so addictive that it was banned from schools! But how did it come to be? Read on!
May 18, 2021
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‘80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Cabbage Patch Kids
In the early ’80s, no toy caused more of a sensation than Cabbage Patch Kids. Let’s take a look back at their history.
April 23, 2021
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Trolls: Creepy, Cute, or Somewhere in Between?
If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, you may have thought trolls were unique to your generation, but you’d be wrong! They’ve been around since the 1950s. Let’s take a look at the history of the kinda creepy, kinda cute dolls.
March 31, 2021
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Strawberry Shortcake: From Greeting Card Cutie to Cartoon Franchise Star
Did you know one of the 1980s’ most iconic characters actually started out as a greeting card creation? Read on to find out more about how Strawberry Shortcake came to be!
March 24, 2021
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Outta Control: An Anxiety-Inducing ‘90s Board Game That Tested Your Memory and Your Friendships
Hit the buzzer! Someone’s… Outta Control! Let’s take a look back at this memory game — DO you like it or DON’T you?
March 10, 2021
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Talkboy: The Coolest ‘90s Toy Inspired by a Movie Prop
No one was as cool as Home Alone’s Kevin McAllister in the ’90s. But, you could at least try by getting yourself a Talkboy.
March 5, 2021
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Chia Pet: The Perfect Terracotta Pet with an Even Better Jingle
Ch-ch-ch-chia! Oh yes, it’s time to talk about that most memorable of terracotta “pets” — the Chia Pet.
March 2, 2021
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Rainbow Brite: An ‘80s Manufactured Masterpiece
Was any character more representative of the colorful ’80s decade than Rainbow Brite? Doubtful.
February 24, 2021
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