80s

Stop What You're Doing: Golden Girls Action Figures Finally Exist!

Thank you for being a friend. It's wasn't Batman or Superman that were stealing the stage this year at New York Comic Con, it was everyone's favorite over-50 foursome. The toy company Funko gave attendees at the New York Comic Con the first crack at owning the action figures, you never knew you wanted. Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia can be part of you toy collection now, with these Funko ReAction mini-figure set. Whether you want to set up the characters around the kitchen table or have them relaxing in the living room, you can re-enact your favorite scenes from

80s

Cute Or Creepy? Teddy Ruxspin Is Back And More Robotic Than Ever

Teddy Ruxspin has some new eyes and they are a little bit creepy. The classic bear from the 80s and 90s was a "technological marvel" due to it being able to move its mouth and eyes while it played a cassette tape. Now the next generation can learn what it's like to have a bear watching you, except this time his eyes can change color and shapes. But this time he has a built in 4GB memory so you won't need to worry about finding those old cassettes. This is apparently just a prototype, the real one won't be available

90s

90s Kids, Do You Remember These Weird Toy Commercials?

You want a doll that can pee? The 90s had it. A game about killing off people to inherit a fortune? The 90s had it. What about a truck with teeth that could "slime" your other cars? The 90s once again had it. Toy commercials are one of the greatest things that any kid had to look forward to, but looking back now they feel a little weird. For example, why was it so easy to find a doll that could pee in the 90s? Was that really such a hot commodity? Let's take a look at some of the

90s

The Hair-Raising History Of How Trolls Became One Of The Longest-Lasting Toy Trends

I think we can all agree that looking back on our childhoods makes us reevaluate some of our obsessions. Did we need all of those Beanie Babies? Probably not. Did we need every POG available? Probably not. Was Tickle Me Elmo really worth the effort our parents put in? I guess not. But those things were just short little trends that passed by in a few short years. There was another toy, one that's even weirder than a game based on cardboard disks that managed to last for decades, and is making its comeback now: Trolls. Troll dolls seemed like

Toys

25 Pages Of The 1994 JC Penny Catalog That Will Make You Feel Like You Traveled Through Time

While we were all busy flipping through the WishBook every year, they weren't the only exciting catalog we would find in our mailbox. While it may not have been our first choice, the JC Penny catalog was a close second when it came to making your Christmas lists. Honestly, our moms probably loved it more than anyone else, because where else would they find the latest fashion trends? Whether you needed a new velvet dress, a snappy business jacket, or a brightly colored hat, JC Penny was the first place on the shopping list. As for us kids, it was