Christmas Toy Guide

From Christmas Past to Christmas Present

Rediscover the toys you loved - and introduce them to a new generation.

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Christmas Morning Classics

Barbie illustration

Barbie

1950s · Dolls & Figures

She's been a fashion model, astronaut, doctor, athlete, and more. With Barbie, you can b…

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G.I. Joe illustration

G.I. Joe

1960s · Dolls & Figures

Dress him, load up the gear and choose the mission. G.I. Joe was the original action fig…

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Furby illustration

Furby

1990s · Electronic

It talks, moves, learns and speaks Furbish. Furby was the strange little electronic crea…

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Hatchimals illustration

Hatchimals

2010s · Electronic

Rub the egg, listen carefully and wait. Something inside your Hatchimal is getting ready …

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Stretch Armstrong illustration

Stretch Armstrong

1970s · Dolls & Figures

Pull his arms, stretch his legs and watch him slowly shrink back into shape. Just don't …

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Bratz Dolls illustration

Bratz Dolls

2000s · Dolls & Figures

Fashion, friends and plenty of attitude. Bratz gave the fashion-doll aisle a very differ…

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Etch A Sketch illustration

Etch A Sketch

1960s · Creative

Turn the knobs and start drawing! Make a mistake? Just turn it over, give your Etch A Ske…

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Magic Mixies illustration

Magic Mixies

2020s · Electronic

Add the ingredients, wave the wand and say the magic words. When the mist clears, see wha…

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Big Wheel illustration

Big Wheel

1970s · Outdoor

Get down low, start pedaling and spin it around! The Big Wheel turned the driveway into a…

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Cabbage Patch Kids illustration

Cabbage Patch Kids

1980s · Dolls & Figures

Pick your favorite and bring it home! Cabbage Patch Kids turned “adopting” a doll into o…

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Nintendo Wii illustration

Nintendo Wii

2000s · Electronic

Bowling, tennis, and family competitions brought video games off the couch and into the l…

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From Santa's Toy Bag

Teddy Ruxpin illustration

Teddy Ruxpin

1980s · Electronic

Pop in a cassette and watch his eyes and mouth move with the story. In 1985, a talking s…

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Tonka Trucks illustration

Tonka Trucks

1950s · Vehicles

Load it up, haul it away, and dump it out! Tonka Trucks brought heavy construction equip…

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Super Soaker illustration

Super Soaker

1990s · Outdoor

Pump it up, pull the trigger and get somebody soaking wet. Super Soaker took the backyar…

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Lite-Brite illustration

Lite-Brite

1960s · Creative

Push in the colored pegs, turn down the lights and watch your picture glow!

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Razor Scooter illustration

Razor Scooter

2000s · Outdoor

Fold it open, push off and go! The little aluminum Razor Scooter was everywhere in 2000.

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Play-Doh illustration

Play-Doh

1950s · Creative

Pop open a can and start creating! Roll it, squish it, shape it - but try not to mix eve…

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Squishmallows illustration

Squishmallows

2020s · Plush

Soft, squishy and collectible! Pick your favorite from thousands of Squishmallows charact…

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Twister illustration

Twister

1960s · Games

Spin the spinner, put your hand on blue and your foot on red, and try not to fall over. …

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Speak & Spell illustration

Speak & Spell

1970s · Electronic

Listen to the word, type the spelling and let the computer tell you how you did. In 1978,…

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Zhu Zhu Pets illustration

Zhu Zhu Pets

2000s · Electronic

Squeaking, scurrying little electronic hamsters! Zhu Zhu Pets became the toy everybody wa…

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Tickle Me Elmo illustration

Tickle Me Elmo

1990s · Plush

Give him a tickle and watch him laugh! Tickle Me Elmo was the must-have Christmas toy of…

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Rainbow Loom illustration

Rainbow Loom

2010s · Creative

Pick your colors, grab the hook and start weaving. Rainbow Loom turned tiny rubber bands …

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Stocking Stuffers

Duncan Yo-Yo illustration

Duncan Yo-Yo

1960s · Games

Throw it down, bring it back up - then try Walk the Dog. Duncan helped make the yo-yo a …

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Tamagotchi illustration

Tamagotchi

1990s · Electronic

Feed it, play with it and don't forget about it! Tamagotchi put a tiny virtual pet right…

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Silly Putty illustration

Silly Putty

1950s · Creative

Stretch it, bounce it, squish it, and even use it to make the Sunday comics look really s…

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L.O.L. Surprise! illustration

L.O.L. Surprise!

2010s · Dolls & Figures

Peel away the layers and discover what's hiding inside! With L.O.L. Surprise!, opening th…

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Rubik's Cube illustration

Rubik's Cube

1980s · Games

Twist it, turn it and try to get all six sides back to one color. It's harder than it lo…

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Matchbox Cars illustration

Matchbox Cars

1950s · Vehicles

Buses, fire engines, delivery trucks, and bulldozers! Matchbox gave you everyday vehicle…

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Pet Rock illustration

Pet Rock

1970s · Games

No feeding, no walks, no mess. The Pet Rock was the joke gift everybody wanted for Chris…

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Beanie Babies illustration

Beanie Babies

1990s · Plush

Pick your favorites and start collecting! Beanie Babies turned little stuffed animals in…

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Hot Wheels illustration

Hot Wheels

1960s · Vehicles

Pick a car, put it on the orange track and let it fly! Hot Wheels have been racing across…

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UNO illustration

UNO

1970s · Games

Match the color or number and empty your hand. One card left? You'd better yell "UNO" b…

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Tech Deck illustration

Tech Deck

2000s · Games

Tiny skateboards, real graphics, and tabletop tricks turned fingers into miniature skateb…

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Shopkins illustration

Shopkins

2010s · Dolls & Figures

From Kooky Cookie to Apple Blossom, these miniature grocery characters turned collecting,…

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