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Speak & Spell became a huge hit in the '80s. This educational game focused solely on the English language, helping kids to read and write.
Cabbage Patch Kids were hugely popular, and even came with a birth certificate. Notably, they sparked a riot across the US when supplies ran out before Christmas in 1983.
This big plastic teapot was all the rage in the early '80s. The brightly-colored teapot was home to a little plastic family who came with a cute little dog.
This stuffed teddy bear revolutionized toys at the time with its ability to talk and move both his eyes and mouth. He could also read stories to kids thanks to a cassette tape inserted in his back.
There wasn't a more 1980s doll than Barbie and the Rockers. This glam rocker doll was also followed by the movie 'Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World' (1987).
The Piano Dance Mat, which played a different tone as the user walked along a series of keys, became a big hit in the 1980s. Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia helped popularize it in the film 'Big' (1988) when they played it.
The know-it-all Magic 8 Ball could have broken the hearts of millions of kids and teens in the '80s, but it was still popular for some playtime fortune-telling.
Originally released in the 1950s, Mr. Potato Head consisted of plastic pieces that were meant to be stuck inside a real potato. But by 1985, it had become the little plastic potato we know today.
This Saturn-looking device was truly a test of physical ability. After its popularity decreased, it became more frequently used by gym teachers to demonstrate balance to students
What began as a comic book series turned into a pop culture craze, with the four evil-fighting ninja turtles turning into popular figurines.
Everyone loved these multicolored bears so much that they even starred in their own TV series and three different movies in the 1980s.
The View-Master could easily transport you to any location, from 'The Jungle Book' to exploring historic monuments from across the world.
Debuting in the early '80s, the Rubik’s Cube had kids competing against themselves and at actual championships. It remains popular to this day.
Is it a monkey or a teddy bear? Who cares! These adorable Japanese toys, who could suck their thumbs, became irresistible to everyone.
These magical ponies were a childhood dream with their brushable hair and fun accessories. Available in various colors, there was one for every child.
Polly Pocket, which premiered in 1989, was every girl's favorite toy. Shaped liked a compact powder, one could mix and match the tiny dolls with many accessories.
Released in 1989, Game Boy was Nintendo's second venture into handheld video gaming and sold 40,000 units on its first day alone.
After the popularity of 'Star Wars,' The Lego Group created these figures with helmets and wheeled vehicles. It was only in 1999 that the toy manufacturer actually issued its first intellectual property license to 'Star Wars.'
Smurfs were everywhere in the 1980s. From TV shows to video games, stuffed animals to figurines, the little blue creatures were iconic.
Atari was just the beginning of today's interactive video games. This gaming system sold millions, making it a staple in many '80s home.
Launched in 1989, this toy ball consists of about 2,000 natural rubber filaments and has been released in a variety of color combinations.
Since the premiere of 'Star Wars' in 1977, figurines of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and more became highly sought-after all through the '80s.
Inspired by true-to-life monsters from mythology, religion, and film, these brightly colored toys had kids collecting them in big quantities.
This cool tricycle was everything a kid wanted. With different colors and themes, children could be seen riding them for hours around the block.
This popular memory game required users to press four colored buttons while repeating an increasingly longer sequence of lights and sounds. This game was fun, but could get highly addictive.
Many years before the 'Transformers' film franchise, there was the hugely popular toy, which helped introduce characters that still remain popular today.
The 'Masters of the Universe' figures were a big hit in the 1980s, especially He-Man and Skeletor. Today, many of these action figures are worth hundreds of dollars.
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This adorable little doll smelled just like strawberries. And together with her dessert-themed friends like Lemon Meringue and Blueberry Muffin, they were every little girl's dream in the '80s.
If you didn't have a real dog, chances are you had one of these cute stuffed puppies with floppy ears and adorable eyes. It was an '80s must-have!
The 1980s saw a wave of iconic toys on the market, which today bring major nostalgia. From Koosh Balls to Monchhichis, these were on every child's wish list.
Did you have any of these toys? Click through the gallery to find out.
Iconic toys that defined the ‘80s
These iconic toys were on everyone's wish list!
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The 1980s saw a wave of iconic toys on the market, which today bring major nostalgia. From Koosh Balls to Monchhichis, these were on every child's wish list.
Did you have any of these toys? Click through the gallery to find out.