30 Toys You Haven’t Seen Since The 90s But Will Immediately Bring Back Memories

1. Tamagotchi

Image Source/WikipediaOnce you were the proud owner of a Tamagotchi, the miniature digital pet, you became completely addicted.  You knew you had to get up a bit earlier for school to tend to its needs and then you'd rush back at the end of the day to check it was still alive.  Such a responsibility!

2. Playstation

Image source MediumIt was the Playstation that kickstarted the gaming career of Sony and it was instantly popular with all ages. Believe it or not, 102 million units have been sold to date since its launch and we still have fond memories of playing Tomb Raider, Tekken and Spyro The Dragon.

3. Beanie Babies

Image source Wales OnlineThe beads that the Beanie Babies were stuffed with made them heavier than regular teddies and they were the perfect comforting friends for so many of us in the '90s.  Besides being a toy, they turned out to be valuable collectables that sold and still sell for a small fortune!

4. Stretch Armstrong

Image source PinterestStretch Armstrong was released in 1976 and was the must have Christmas toy that year. It was a gel-filled action figure that could be stretched, pulled and twisted up to 5 feet in length!  In fact, it stayed on the store shelves up to 1997 so that would explain its popularity.

5. Betty Spaghetty

Image source PinterestUnlike any other dolls, she wasn’t made to look realistic - Betty Spaghetty's limbs were brightly coloured and her hair was rubbery.  She came with interchangeable beads that could be threaded on to her arms and legs, to give her a different appearance.  We were easily pleased back then!

6. Polly Pocket

Image source EtsyThis miniature creation featured ‘Polly’, a one inch tall figurine, that came inside a small case.  When opened, it revealed a dolls house or 'world'.  They were all very magical and pretty and once you had got your first one, you were saving up your pocket money to buy the next.

7. Etch-A-Sketch

Image source Click AmericanaOne of the best toys ever to come out of our childhood, never mind just the '90s!  You turned the knobs to draw your very own secret messages or do a picture.  When you were done, you would shake the Etch-A-Sketch and your masterpiece would disappear, ready for you to start creating again.

8. Game Boy Color

Image source PinterestThe Game Boy Color catapulted itself on to the scene in the late '90s which was a welcome and exciting change to the grey game boy.   You could finally play hand-held games on a coloured screen and for a youngster, this was epic!  Big problem was which colour to go for!

9. Trolls

Image source The Hollywood ReporterAnother range of '90s toys that had a resurgence after their initial release in the 1960s, were Trolls.  These funny little dolls with coloured, tufty hair, were so popular.  You could even get Troll pencil toppers and kids would swap them with their friends if they preferred one with a different hair colour. The '90s was definitely the Troll decade.

10. Mouse Trap

Image source GameCowsWhat a great game for a rainy day that many households had, back in the 1990s.  This competitive board game had players working together to complete the mouse trap course and then they would turn on each other and try and trap their mouse-shaped playing pieces.

11. Furbies

Image source TodayThe Furby was one of the most iconic toys of that decade and was extremely popular on its release in 1998.  Queues formed over the Christmas period that year as parents were desperate to get their hands on the Furbies so their kids wouldn't be disappointed on Xmas Day.

12. Mr Potato Head

Image source PinterestEvery person's favourite potato, moustachioed, originated in the 1950s where it was sold as pronged body parts that were used with a real potato!  The plastic body was supplied several decades later and the Mr Potato Head that we know and love was created.  Mr and Mrs Potato Head appeared in the Toy Story franchise in the '90s and popularity soared through the roof.

13. Power Rangers

Image source EtsyFirst aired on television in 1993 and featuresa group of teenagers who transform into superheroes, the Power Rangers were ready to take on any villain that Rita Repulsa sent their way!  The show was so successful that the Power Ranger figurines, 12 dolls, were launched and every kid wanted to own one.

14. Pokemon Cards

Image source Lifestyle AsiaThe Pokemon Trading Card Game was published in 1996 and was the best trading card game amongst the ranks of other must-have '90s toys. Pokemon was already popular thanks to the Game Boy and Game Boy Color.  By introducing Pokomon Cards, a new playground pastime was invented.

15. Buzz Lightyear

Image source eBayBuzz Lightyear hit the scene  in the 1995 original Toy Story movie and is still one of the most loved characters of all time. The Buzz Lightyear doll was identical to the character in the movie and could speak, saying his most loved phrase 'To Infinity, And Beyond!'  It was a classic.

16. Perfection

Image source EtsyYou had have lots of patience and be a JEDI in the subtle art of perfection when it came to this game! A cool head and nimble fingers were required to win but with little fiddly pieces and triangles that all looked exactly the same under pressure, the chances of taking home the trophy were slim!

17. Hungry Hungry Hippos

Image source PinterestWithout doubt, one of the best ‘real-life multiplayer’ games of the 1990s - it was so addictive. Players had to move their hippo’s head forward so it could eat as many of the plastic balls as possible. The player with the most balls at the end of the game was the hippo champion!

18. Sonic Mountain Quest

Image source MumsnetThis game was not easy.  Players had to get the magnetic ball-bearing from the bottom of the mountain to the top, scoring points along the way.  Certain pieces were brought to life as they were battery powered, such as the steps that went up and down and the revolving Sonic magnet right at the top of the game.

19. Giga Pets

Image source YouTubeIf you didn’t manage to get a Tamagotchi but still remember playing with virtual pets, then you probably has a Giga Pet!  They were essentially the same thing but cheaper and with a different design. The devices themselves came in different colours and shapes and the pets inside had to be played with and cleaned up afterwards so they didn't die!

20. SEGA CD

Image source TechSpotSome adults had forgotten about this add-on console upgrade until it was mentioned and then the memories came flooding back to those heady '90s years! There were popular games like Sewer Shark which was totally addictive and kept the youngsters occupied for hours

21. Super Soaker

Image source PinterestDuring the summer months, every back garden in the country had  a Super Soaker ready to be used on an unsuspecting target, namely a family member or friend.  We used to stand under the outside tap and fill up the green cannister, looking around for the next victim.

22. Donkey Kong Gaming Wristwatch

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Gaming watches were so 'in' during the '90s and the Donkey Kong Gaming Wristwatch was the best thing since sliced bread.  Made by Nintendo, it featured games with Mario, Zelda. Star Fox and Donkey Kong.  We would sneak it into our school bags and get it out, under the desk, to play during lessons.

23. Poo-Chi Dog

Image source WikipediaSo versatile - you could play with it, cuddle it to sleep or feed it an electronic bone that you would place in its mouth.  It’s eyes would light up and they'd change shapes and size so you knew what emotion your pooch was feeling.  Parents will remember the constant barking out of everything!

24. Tickle Me Elmo

Image source InsiderParents almost got into fights in their attempts to get their hands on Elmo before Christmas Eve.  He’s one of the most loved Sesame Street characters and provided kids with a cuddly companion at bed time.  Elmo could vibrate, shake and giggle when you squeezed him.  He really was soooo cute!

25. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Image source It's A StampedeLeonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo ruled the 1990s. Whether on the telly, on lunchboxes or even pyjamas, all ages were aware of the Turtles, heroes in a half shell!  Children would collect the figurines and act out the moves when it was on the TV.

26. KNex

Image source Totally 90sKNex was everything back in the '90s. My personal memory was our local toy store displaying a different KNex model every week in December.  The largest one was an enormous ferris wheel that spun around with baskets for miniature people to sit in.

27. Snap Bracelets

Image source Mike HistoryThese cheap stocking-filler toys were so popular that the playground would ring with snapping noises in the playground.  They were always getting confiscated by the teachers and kids would be queuing up at home time to re-claim them!  The bracelets came in different designs, some of them being characters from Nickelodeon.

28. Crocodile Dentist

Image source Pop SugarWhether it was the eyes of the Crocodile Dentist or the fact that the damn thing always came racing towards you when you pulled the wrong tooth with the yellow tweezers, there's no doubt it was certainly a memorable toy of the era.  I remember my mum ordered this toy from her Littlewoods catalogue.

29. Mr Frosty

Image source NetmumsFor those of you that have never heard of Mr Frosty, he’s a cool (!) ice cream maker in the shape of a snowman.  Kids could make their own frozen ice cubes in lots of different shapes and make crushed slushy drinks in bright, garish colours.  Green was a particular favourite of mine!

30. Cadbury Chocolate Money Box

Image source RedditOh, what happy memories with this one.  A Cadbury Chocolate Money Box was the best toy ever.  You put 10p in the slot and out came an individually wrapped chocolate.  When the money box was empty, we'd take all the coins to the local sweet shop and re-stock.