1980s toys

Looking for information on the history of toys in the 1980s? Browse 150+ pics of 1980s toys, ranging from He-Man to Strawberry Shortcake.

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80's toys. I had every one of these but the kid sister or buddy dolls, they creeped me out.

Rainbow Brite TWINK White SPRITE doll MIB

Nothing like the struggle of putting your Popple into a ball.

“My generation’s standards for entertainment were so much lower than our kids’: “Daaaaad, I’m bored.” “Well, here then, take this piece of shit and I’ll see you in nine hours.””

Let's be honest, you still want that Glitter N' Gold Jem doll.

Call up your mom and tell her you hate her for making you throw these away so she could turn your room into an office. Here's what these are currently going for on eBay.

Teddy Ruxpin was a bear who told stories to kids whose parents were out partying in the 80s and couldn't be bothered to tuck their kids in bed. The bear had a cassette player in his back and his mouth and eyes moved when he told the story. I imagine many kids were scared of him the way they were scared of chucky. I could see this bear coming to live and causing some damage. I was going to describe some horrific scene, but this site is called Sprinkles and Puffballs for pete's sake. Fuckin…

Dontcha think it's pretty safe to say that the interests you had as a kid kinda-sorta shape your interests as an adult? Now, granted, not all the things you were fascinated with translate into adulthood (my super mad collection of Hot Wheels cars never resulted in my becoming a mechanic even if the grimy paint/clay combo under my nails kinda makes me look that way) but you gotta admit, some things leave their mark. For example, if you know me even a lil bit, would it surprise you that I…