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Retro

Remember Cabbage Patch Kids? They're 31 Years Old

By Meg
Cabbage Patch Kids were THE hottest toy of the 80s. If you didn't get a Cabbage Patch doll for Christmas, honestly what was the point? But do you remember when they FIRST came out? These dolls used to be handmade and solely out of cloth. Xavier Roberts sold them at local craft fairs. This is an interview from 1983 on the TODAY show, where someone had to actually explain what a Cabbage Patch doll was!! Wild, right?Do you still have your Cabbage Patch dolls? Let us know!

80s

How Much Are The Original American Girl Dolls Actually Worth?

By Tanya
Chances are that when you were growing up there were a few dolls that you always wanted. There were some Barbie dolls that were absolutely coveted, there were of course the iconic Cabbage Patch Dolls that everyone needed, but there was one brand that seemed to take the cake when it came to the most desirable doll on the market. American Girl dolls were probably the fanciest things our tiny brains could dream of owning. Sure, they cost a pretty penny when they first came out, but if you could convince your parents that they were worth it, you were

Life

15 Creepy Toys That Would Absolutely Traumatize The Kids Who Owned Them

By Tanya
We had a lot of fantastic toys growing up. Whether we wanted dolls, video games or anything in between, there were thousands of options for us. But honestly, some of them shouldn't exist. Some toys are just too creepy to believe the were real. Who approved these? Who thought these would make good educational or emotionally beneficial toys for kids to play with? Seriously, I would like to have a word with the people who created these 15 products. Why would you build this nightmare machine?Blaze PressIs this supposed to be a recreation of the movie Alien? Viral NovaEven

Toys

10 Ken Dolls That Are So Bizarre You'll Wonder How We Ever Forgot Them

By Tanya
We all know and love Barbie, she has been one of the most iconic toys for decades. And Barbie of course has her group of friends and family that help bring her world to life. Of course there is one special man who has always been a big figure in her life. Ken Carson came onto the scene in 1961, and has been Barbie's boyfriend ever since. Well, I guess they broke up for a little bit in 2004, but let's pretend that never happened. There have been a lot of version of Ken since he arrived in stores nearly

70s

15 Toys You Loved As A Kid But Then Completely Forgot Existed

By Tanya
The best thing about being a kid is that you have roughly zero responsibilities. Sure, you need to go to school, but honestly that's pretty simple. The only thing that we really cared about was playing with our toys. You might think that because our only concern was those wonderful toys, that we would remember them all, but that's where you're wrong. Our brains have been filled with useless and boring facts like how to file our taxes and how to pay our bills, so all of our favorite toys have slipped away. But don't worry, we've got you covered.

80s

The Original "My Little Pony" Dolls Are The Latest Thing From Your Childhood To Make A Comeback

By Awa
Can you actually believe that it's been over thirty years since we fell in love with Hasbro's magical line of toys called My Little Pony?I remember getting my first set of toys, and then the excitement that washed over me when the movie came out a few years later.My Little Pony was introduced in the early 1980s as the successor to the company's earlier My Pretty Pony toyline. Unofficially known as the "Generation One" or "G1," these toys included a collection of six smaller and more colorful versions of the original ponies. eBayEvery girl had these miniature figurines

80s

10 Dolls You Absolutely Had To Have When You Were A Kid Because TV Told You So

By Tanya
We all remember the popular dolls like Barbie and Cabbage Patch Kids, but they weren't the only dolls that we were obsessed with when we were kids. There were a lot of dolls that were totally rad but seemed to have been forgotten in the past. Whether they are made as promotional items or as an attempt to follow the trends, the fact of the matter is that there are a lot of strange dolls out there. How many of these do you remember?1. Those eyebrows wouldn't have been done justice on a regular Barbie80sthen80snowNo one has better eyebrows

90s

Do You Remember Playing With These As A Kid? Because You Wouldn't Recognize Them Now

By Tanya
Being a kid in the 90s meant that we had a lot of awesome clothes, the best Disney movies, and the very best toys. While all the boys were playing with their Mighty Max figures, basically every girl had their own Polly Pocket. EtsyPolly Pocket was amazing. She was such a simple concept that somehow managed to make us all use our imaginations. All they were was the little figures that only moved in one way:EtsyAnd the case that was usually based around a theme: EtsyPolly wasn't a complicated or elaborate toy, but for some reason she still captivated

80s

The Cabbage Patch Kids Scandal They've Been Trying To Sweep Under The Rug

By Tanya
Basically everyone had a Cabbage Patch Kid growing up. They were hugely popular, so even if you didn't own one, you were at least familiar with them.Cabbage Patch KidsTheir round faces and big eyes were so distinctive from other dolls available at the time. They also had their own little certificates with their name and birthday which meant that each one was unique. However, it turns out that there was a big secret behind one of America's favorite dolls. Cabbage Patch KidsCabbage Patch Kids were created by Xavier Roberts in 1978. He was only 21 when he started developing

Toys

15 Toys That Prove How Much Better Our Childhood Was

By Tanya
Growing up in the 80s and 90s meant that you were lucky enough to own some of the coolest toys that have ever been made. There were just so many good ones to choose between! How many of these iconic toys did you play with when you were young? Barbie Dream HouseFlickriverHaving one of the many different Dream Houses was a pretty important thing when you were young. There were a few different models, but you needed somewhere for your Barbies to live! Whether you had the Barbie Dream House or the Barbie Town House, you were bugging your parents
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