--- title: "55 Nostalgic Toys from the '80s and '90s You Used to Love ..." description: "Easy-Bake Oven; Water Wiggler; The Clacker; Talking Baby Sinclair; Gloworm; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/nostalgic-toys-from-the-80s-and-90s-you-used-to-love/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 55 Nostalgic Toys from the '80s and '90s You Used to Love ... If you were a kid in the ‘80s or ‘90s you probably had some really cool nostalgic toys that you used to love to play with. As simple as they were, I think some of the best toys were invented back then and wish I still had some of my old toys around just so I could see them again! Take a stroll down memory lane with me and see if you spot some of your favorite nostalgic toys from the ‘80s and ‘90s. ## 1. Easy-Bake Oven ![Easy-Bake Oven](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hd/wz/g5hhv4o1_450x384.jpg) Via [55 Toys And Games That ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/toys-and-games-that-will-make-90s-girls-super-nostalgic?sub=2474585_1438298) The Easy-Bake Oven has to be one of the most popular nostalgic toys from your childhood. Unfortunately, I never had one, but they look like a ton of fun! ## 2. Water Wiggler ![Water Wiggler](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h0/um/wnpb6akf_600x547.jpg) Via [Childhood](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/96405248246190800/) I was always dropping these things. I'm not even sure how you were supposed to play with them! ## 3. The Clacker ![The Clacker](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j5/rc/dgya3vqu_400x534.jpg) Via [Childhood Memories](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459578336944913977/) This is another retro toy that I'm not sure qualifies as a toy. ## 4. Talking Baby Sinclair ![Talking Baby Sinclair](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ne/rp/dzaabiql_600x645.jpg) Via [31 Awesome ’90s Toys You ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/31-awesome-90s-toys-you-never-got-but-can-totally-buy-today?sub=2837270_2169408) If you liked the show Dinosaurs, this was a must-have. ## 5. Gloworm ![Gloworm](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cv/ds/pb1v0crh_600x800.jpg) Via [25 Awesome ’80s Toys You ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/25-awesome-80s-toys-you-never-got-but-can-totally-buy-today?sub=2819520_2132856) Gloworms are so cute and comforting. How can you resist a sleepy-looking worm? ## 6. Pogs _ Via Will Pogs Ever Make a ..._ Did you ever play with pogs? Did you know they were originally milk bottle caps? ## 7. Game Boy Color ![Game Boy Color](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h4/td/awf435tb_308x497.jpg) Via [my childhood](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/31454897369969476/) I remember wanting a Game Boy Color so badly! ## 8. Gak ![Gak](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ur/ft/d4ggro3m_481x364.jpg) Via [Skip-It, Skip-It: The Best '90s ...](https://web.archive.org/web/http://hellogiggles.com/skip-it-skip-it-the-best-90s-toys-ever) This toy was made by Nickelodeon and was inspired by the show Double Dare. Supposedly it made a fart noise when it went back into its container. ## 9. Tamagotchi _ Via Skip-It, Skip-It: The Best '90s ..._ I never had much luck with these things, I always ended up killing my pet. ## 10. Mouse Trap ![Mouse Trap](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f8/qg/jfdn7oi4_288x224.jpg) Via [Children of the 90s: Toys](http://childrenofthenineties.blogspot.com/search/label/Toys) I don't remember this game, but it looks like fun! ## 11. Magnetic Fishing Game ![Magnetic Fishing Game](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ty/z7/mhz4faqu_500x396.jpg) Via [HAHA](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/245657354647828554/) This was one of my favorite games growing up! I would invite anyone I could find to play this with me, ## 12. Sky Dancers ![Sky Dancers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ds/u1/jwutko36_259x194.jpg) Via [like it was yesterday](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/283515739014467569/) Insert the doll and pull the string to launch the Sky Dancer in the air; ## 13. Dear Diary Talkback ![Dear Diary Talkback](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pw/gu/r0s8h0t9_247x300.jpg) Via [Blast From The Past :)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/96475616990350229/) Doesn't this electronic diary look like a Sidekick? ## 14. Guess Who? ![Guess Who?](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l8/hk/bx57v982_600x600.jpg) Via [Childhood](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/218776494372196450/) A fun guessing game for the whole family. ## 15. McDonald's Toys _ Via McDonald's toys from the early ..._ McDonald's had the best toys in the '80s and '90s! You won't see any cute stuff like this these days! ## 16. Bananas in Pyjamas ![Bananas in Pyjamas](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j3/yz/lztesjhs_469x700.jpg) Via [Childhood Memories](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459578336944306303/) This Australian TV show came to American in the early '90's and took over American TV. ## 17. Magic Copier _ Via Electronic Toys: Tiger Hippo-Lot-O-Fun 1980 ..._ The '90's version of the iPad. ## 18. Poo-chi Robot Dog ![Poo-chi Robot Dog](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xx/bh/qw4ta5mv_600x241.jpg) Via [90s on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/90s) Who wouldn't want their very own robot dog? ## 19. Popples ![Popples](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r1/z9/wthrgbe8_570x562.jpg) Via [Vintage Baby Cribsy Popple Plush ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Do you remember watching Popples cartoons? ## 20. Etch-a-Sketch ![Etch-a-Sketch](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a2/oa/ekheh6xo_538x358.jpg) Via [Childhood Memories](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459578336945133097/) This was a must-have while waiting to be seated at a restaurant. ## 21. HitClips ![HitClips](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xe/l4/g8ll4six_600x804.jpg) Via [18 Of Your Favorite Toys ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/furby/18-of-your-favorite-toys-from-the-90s) You could display and play all your favorite songs. ## 22. View Master ![View Master](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gy/ko/gqvg88kt_400x300.jpg) Via [As a 90's baby](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79305643410570715/) I always misplaced my View Master reels, but I loved looking through it. ## 23. Koosh Ball ![Koosh Ball](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xs/ub/o3ri0w7e_350x350.jpg) Via [Remember](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/114982596709214906/) It was so fun to toss these around with your friends and pull on the little rubber strings. ## 24. Silly Putty ![Silly Putty](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sd/fr/bnkq6l1t_540x354.jpg) Via [Childhood Memories](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459578336945195809/) I was never into Silly Putty, but it was capable of pretty amazing things. ## 25. Bubble Necklaces ![Bubble Necklaces](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gd/dc/wr566v40_200x130.jpg) Via [My childhood.](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/110338259594359909/) The It accessory that all the cool girls had. ## 26. Puppy Surprise ![Puppy Surprise](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p9/eb/ssddqlfn_500x375.jpg) Via [Toys](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/87468417736420284/) How many puppies did you find in your Puppy Surprise? ## 27. Deluxe Talkboy _ Via LOSMADDEN. | TALKBOY_ Did you remember watching Home Alone and wanting one of these? ## 28. Operation _ Via Growing up in the 80s ..._ I loved playing the original Operation. I would always jump when I accidentally hit the sides. ## 29. Mega Stars ![Mega Stars](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s0/vh/qefadadm_300x300.jpg) Via [\[Photos\] Toys We Used To ...](https://goo.gl/LtsMU7) The only way to decorate your ceiling. ## 30. Snap Braclets ![Snap Braclets](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jm/vn/moybaync_480x480.jpg) Via [humorsharing.com](http://www.humorsharing.com/90s-stuff-banned-in-school/5446) I loved collecting these things! ## 31. Skip It _ Via Skip-It, Skip-It: The Best '90s ..._ This toy was actually named one of the 100 greatest toys by Time Magazine. ## 32. Full House ![Full House](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y4/xp/wu519rsr_309x309.jpg) Via [10 Toy Lines Based On ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/10-toy-lines-based-on-90s-kids-tv-shows-that-you-might-not-k?sub=2685047_1834189) If you couldn't wait for Full House on Friday night, this doll set was the perfect way to pass the time. ## 33. Rubber Poppers ![Rubber Poppers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/km/ld/qqbpe8e5_600x538.jpg) Via [90's kid](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/241998179950534708/) If you ever took these to school, I'm sure you got them taken away. Mine always flew so far! ## 34. Barbie Casette Tape ![Barbie Casette Tape](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wp/ku/sd8ir5r6_500x500.jpg) Via [80s on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/80s) Were you lucky enough to have a Barbie cassette tape? ## 35. Teddy Ruxpin ![Teddy Ruxpin](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/of/gs/udgpvxen_237x203.jpg) Via [Do lots of coke and ...](https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/65276/do-lots-of-coke-and-vote-for-ronald-reagan/p2) Although he was a little creepy-looking, Teddy was a great story teller. ## 36. Stick-on Earrings _ Via indulgy.com_ My mom made me wait forever to pierce my ears so this was my way to pretend I had pierced ears. ## 37. Doctors Set ![Doctors Set](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ys/uy/t2uyik9c_600x361.jpg) Via [things from my childhood](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/346988346261658019/) I remember always knocking people in the knees and elbows with the reflex hammer. ## 38. Totally Hair Barbie ![Totally Hair Barbie](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uz/lu/nlptt9d1_440x500.jpg) Via [31 Awesome ’90s Toys You ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/31-awesome-90s-toys-you-never-got-but-can-totally-buy-today) Check out the bangs and the awesome crimping on Barbie's hair! ## 39. Yo-yo ![Yo-yo](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ca/sa/lo0h8ute_250x250.jpg) Via [One Awesome Decade!](https://madloveforthe90s.tumblr.com/post/17990298506) I was never good with the Yo-yo, but there were so many cool tricks I wanted to learn. ## 40. Rainbow Brite ![Rainbow Brite](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vy/fr/r5ldqk07_240x176.jpg) Via ['80s/'90s Toys & Collectibles](https://www.flickr.com/photos/xstarsprinklesx/sets/72157601544322007/detail/) I adored Rainbow Brite as a child! She had the coolest ponytail! ## 41. Puppy in My Pocket ![Puppy in My Pocket](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hx/mj/vu1ie1n8_600x450.jpg) Via [My Little Pony Trading Post](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.mlptp.net/forums/misc-wanted/install/index.php) Cute puppies that conveniently fit in your pocket. ## 42. Moon Shoes ![Moon Shoes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w0/nn/no12kzwl_500x368.jpg) Via [31 Awesome ’90s Toys You ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/31-awesome-90s-toys-you-never-got-but-can-totally-buy-today?sub=2837270_2168497) Moon shoes had little trampolines so you could jump super high. ## 43. Dream Phone _ Via Flashback: 20 Tech Toys We ..._ With this game you could have your very own phone to find out who your secret admirer was. ## 44. Bop It ![Bop It](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uc/ak/mvuj5bfb_600x235.jpg) Via [31 Awesome ’90s Toys You ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/31-awesome-90s-toys-you-never-got-but-can-totally-buy-today?sub=2837270_2168449) An electronic version of Simon Says. ## 45. Barbie Makeup Head ![Barbie Makeup Head](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e1/xj/wty8vdrb_600x459.jpg) Via [\\'90s Toys and Games for ...](https://acidcow.com/pics/48822-90s-toys-and-games-for-girls-55-pics.html) Although this had color changing makeup on the doll itself, I always put my mom's makeup on her. It was too fun! ## 46. Waterful Ring Toss ![Waterful Ring Toss](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ua/p0/hs705tkz_210x320.jpg) Via [Fourth Grade Nothing: Water Ring ...](http://www.fourthgradenothing.com/2011/09/water-ring-toss-retro-tomy-waterful.html) This game was actually pretty challenging. I have a smaller version now that I like to play when I'm bored. ## 47. Girl Talk ![Girl Talk](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ay/ya/h7m3t9u6_367x700.jpg) Via [\\'90s Toys and Games for ...](https://acidcow.com/pics/48822-90s-toys-and-games-for-girls-55-pics.html) The game of truth or dare just for girls! ## 48. Pinart ![Pinart](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y6/vv/nlehp7wp_500x385.jpg) Via [Childhood Memories](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/400890804302573339/) Admit it, you used to put your face on this! ## 49. Beanie Babies ![Beanie Babies](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yy/z7/gbpetc8d_600x450.jpg) Via [31 Awesome ’90s Toys You ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/31-awesome-90s-toys-you-never-got-but-can-totally-buy-today?sub=2837270_2169060) Did you have a massive Beanie Baby collection? ## 50. Creepy Crawlers ![Creepy Crawlers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oj/v2/p7ijgpen_600x344.jpg) Via [31 Awesome ’90s Toys You ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/31-awesome-90s-toys-you-never-got-but-can-totally-buy-today?sub=2837270_2168965) Custom make your very own creepy crawler. ## 51. Grow with Me 1,2,3 Roller Skates ![Grow with Me 1,2,3 Roller Skates](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qx/c2/oegh1yce_600x428.jpg) Via [90's Memories](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312578030357121921/) I think everyone and their mom had a pair of these skates! ## 52. Strawberry Shortcake _ Via Graffiti Artist & Street Artists ..._ Strawberry Shortcake was my girl back in the day. I loved her striped tights and her big floppy hat. ## 53. Blossom Russo Doll ![Blossom Russo Doll](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jv/yb/a2pre4ye_570x763.jpg) Via [Blossom Russo Vintage 90s Toy ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Blossom and Six were my favorite duo back in the '90's and Joey was the cutest! ## 54. She-Ra ![She-Ra](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ou/hu/om4t929y_545x640.jpg) Via [53 Things Only '80s Girls ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/53-things-only-80s-girls-can-understand?sub=2237113_1407413) I wanted to be just like the Princess of Power. ## 55. Troll Dolls ![Troll Dolls](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/je/ib/hct8z4ur_600x387.jpg) Via [Do you remember this](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/485825878526498802/) My family was freaked out by these little dolls, but I loved them. I had a troll pencil topper that was THE best! 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