Christmas Toy Guide

From Christmas Past to Christmas Present

Vintage illustration of Santa Claus smoking a pipeVintage illustration of a decorated Christmas tree with toys and presents

Outdoor

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

Outdoor listings

6 toys

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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Frisbee illustration

Frisbee

1950s · Outdoor

Give it a toss and watch it fly! Frisbee turned a simple game of catch into something yo…

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Hula Hoop illustration

Hula Hoop

1950s · Outdoor

Put it around your waist, give it a spin, and try to keep it going! It looks ridiculousl…

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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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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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