The holidays have had me thinking about my childhood, and what the greatest gifts I ever received were. Kids today are all about the electronics. Hover-boards, tablets, smartphones, virtual reality games, etc.
But here are the toys that I vividly remember bringing happiness to my childhood.
1. Tamagotchi
These virtual pets were all the rage! I couldn't tell you how many times I killed my pet and had to start all over again. But hey, that's what these were all about!
2. Waterful Ring-Toss
You sure can pass a lot of time with these handheld games. Nothing was more frustrating than not being able to get all the rings on!
3. Nerf Guns
Mom and Dad had just as much fun with these as we did. Better watch your back, a family feud could break out at any moment!
4. Beanie Babies
These beanies were only valuable in numbers. No, Mom, I don't have enough of them.
5. BOP IT
You better move fast before time runs out! This game was a test of speed and accuracy.
6. Furby
I guess electronic pets were a thing in the '90s? Looking at it now, it's a little bit creepy. But back then this toy was a necessity in my eyes.
7. Easy Bake Oven
Personal brownie baked via lightbulb? Sign me up! The joy in this little girl's eyes explains it all.
8. Board Games
Not to mention Operation, Jenga, Hungry-Hungry Hippos, Guess Who, Sorry. There were at least a few board games under our tree every year!
9. Hacky Sack
How many times could YOU throw this thing around before it hit the ground? I wasn't very good at it, but hey, it sure was entertaining.
10. Hula Hoops
I was hula hoop champion in my house. No one could out-hoop me!
11. Lincoln Logs
This is probably where my temporary aspirations to become an architect came from. Check it out, Mom! I can build a house!
12. Marbles
I'm pretty sure you can play a game with these very obvious choking hazards, but I liked how they looked and the sound they made when you clinked them together.
13. Silly Bandz
I'm pretty sure this phase was a right of passage for all '90s kids.
14. Sit N Spin
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Let's get DIZZY Y'ALL!
15. Cat's Cradle
If you didn't know the next formation, you couldn't hang with me.
