Popular Kids Toys

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• Masters of the Universe (He-Man): Known for Castle Grayskull and muscular characters.
• Transformers (1984): Robots that disguised themselves as vehicles.
• G.I. Joe (1982): Smaller 3.75-inch figures with articulated joints.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (late 80s): Action figures based on the cartoon.
• Micro Machines: Tiny, detailed cars by Galoob.

Plush & Collectable Dolls

• Cabbage Patch Kids (1982): Famous for causing retail riots due to high demand.
• Care Bears (1983): Plush bears with “belly badges”.
• My Little Pony (1983): Brushable ponies.
• Pound Puppies (1984): Plush dogs in cages.
• Glo Worm (1982): A stuffed plush that glowed when squeezed.
• Teddy Ruxpin: A talking bear with a cassette player in his back.

Electronic & Games

• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES): Popularised home gaming.
• Atari 2600: Popular early in the decade for console gaming.
• Game & Watch: Nintendo’s early handheld games.
• Simon: A handheld electronic memory game.
• Rubik’s Cube: A worldwide puzzle sensation.
• Speak & Spell: An educational electronic toy.

Other Popular Toys

• Lite-Brite: A screen used to create pictures with lit pegs.
• Etch A Sketch: A knob-controlled drawing toy. (Bri’s favourite toy)
• View-Master: A device for viewing 3D pictures.
• Walkman: Though not strictly a toy, it was highly desired by kids for listening to cassettes.