Christmas Toy Guide

From Christmas Past to Christmas Present

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Games

Every games toy we've written about, from the 1950s to today.

Games listings

12 toys

Beyblade illustration

Beyblade

2000s · Games

Launch two spinning tops into the arena and watch them collide, wobble, and battle until …

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Candy Land illustration

Candy Land

1950s · Games

Draw a card, match the color and follow the trail to the end. No reading required - just…

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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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Jenga illustration

Jenga

1980s · Games

Pull a block, stack it on top, and hope the tower stays standing. Sooner or later, somebo…

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Magic 8 Ball illustration

Magic 8 Ball

1950s · Games

Got a question? Ask the Magic 8 Ball! Give it a shake, turn it over and let it predict yo…

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Operation illustration

Operation

1960s · Games

Pick up the tweezers and keep your hand steady. Touch the sides and - BUZZZZ! - Cavity Sa…

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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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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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Slinky illustration

Slinky

1950s · Games

The classic coiled-spring toy! Stretch it, coil it, and if you're really good you may be…

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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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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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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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