Throwback Toys That Will Make You Say, “Oh, I Had That!”

If you were a kid in the 80s and 90s, you probably remember all the iconic toys you played with and lusted after in the Toys “R” Us catalog for example something similar to electric ride on cars or a password journal. Obviously, times change, so the toys we loved back in the day no longer exist as they have been replaced with toys that are more technologically advanced like these Radio controlled diggers. Or if they do, they have had a completely modern update. Nowadays, we’ve got kids toys songs, which we didn’t have back in the 80s. The only way we could see the toys before we got them was through catalogues or if our parents surprised us. But it is interesting to look back on the toys that once made the kids of those decades happy.

Handheld Throwback 80s Toys

Do you remember handheld electronic games by tiger? Paperboy was our jam! OIHT HQ could use some of these vintage wonders. What title was your favorite? . . . #ohihadthat #childhood #memories #80s #90s #toys #popculture #toycommercials #catalogkid #toycatalog #kbtoys #toysrus #timemachine #timetravel #retro #tv #commercials #throwback #beingakid #vintagetoys #tiger #videogames #handhelds #paperboy #toyhunter #80stoys #90stoys #nostalgia

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Determined to acquire the “It” toy, you BEGGED your parents to get you the latest rad toy or gimmick, and nothing could replace the excitement of thinking you got “It” (unless you were one of those kids whose parents surprised them with a trip to Disney Land, in which case a Skip-It seems kinda boring in comparison).

Skip-It Throwback 90s Toys

Electronic Skip-It by Tiger became a commercial success through its advertisements on daytime Nickelodeon broadcasting. . . #ohihadthat #childhood #memories #80s #90s #toys #popculture #toycommercials #catalogkid #toycatalog #kbtoys #toysrus #timemachine #timetravel #retro #throwback #beingakid #vintagetoys #picker #toyhunter #summer #snacks #80stoys #90stoys #pbs #nickelodeon #snick #nostalgia #skipit #tigerelectronics

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The best part was seeing other kids having FUN playing with the hottest toy or game, and that fun can be encapsulated by the smiling, laughing models on the advertisements and covers of boxes. Girl Talk was so fun that even though there is no telephone required, the teens on the box used one anyway for realism.

Girl Talk Game Throwback 90s Toys

It’s Saturday night – what are your big plans? Date night? Well OIHT HQ might pop some corn, pour some Shasta and play a few rounds of Talk-Talk-Talk….GIRRRRL TALK! **Cassette player needed but phone not actually required. . . . #whatweretheythinking #80s #timetravel #timemachine #boardgames #commercials #girltalk #90s #vintagetoys #beingakid #ohihadthat #throwback

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Back when it was the WWF, the wrestlers were passionate about being in the ring. They were mulleted, hardcore, and looked like they were fresh from their daily 20 minute nap in the tanning bed. Who didn’t want to battle as a tiny Macho Man Randy Savage?

WWF Wrestlers Throwback 90s Toys

The golden age of the wwe. We called it the wwf. Just kids saying our prayers and taking our vitamins because the hulkster said so! These hasbro figures gave us more than fun, they were Mania! . . #wwf #wwe #90s #80s #vintagetoys #retro #ohihadthat #hasbro #wrestling #toys #piperspit #ultimatewarrior #machomanrandysavage

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Do you remember were YOU were when the Power Glove came out? This nostalgic piece of garbage reminds us all that evolution takes time, and the Power Glove was just a little ahead of its time without the technology and awesomeness to back it up.

But before we figured out it wasn’t all that fun, we STILL ripped out the ad for it and tried to sneakily hint to mom or dad that it was the only acceptable toy to purchase for our birthdays.

Nintendo Power Glove Throwback 80s Toy

Lucas from “The Wizard” was a snake oil salesman. Because that glove was trash! . . #ohihadthat #childhood #memories #80s #90s #toys #popculture #toycommercials #catalogkid #toycatalog #kbtoys #toysrus #timemachine #timetravel #retrotv #tv #retro #fbf #tbt #throwback #beingakid #vintagetoys #toyhunter #summer #80stoys #90stoys #nostalgia #powerglove #nintendo #thewizard

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If you haven’t tried to get a little loopy on sniffy markers, you haven’t lived. But we all know you were sitting in your room, getting the markers a *little* too close to your nose and leaving tell-tale marks that you were getting high on nontoxic watercolor markers.

Scented Markers Throwback 90s Toy

Oh you want to be a cool kid in the early 90s- your Michael Jordan backpack better have some Mr. Sketch aka Smelly Markers inside. Orange and Black licorice 4 life! . . #ohihadthat #childhood #memories #80s #90s #toys #popculture #toycommercials #catalogkid #toycatalog #kbtoys #toysrus #timemachine #timetravel #retrotv #tv #retro #fbf #tbt #throwback #beingakid #vintagetoys #toyhunter #summer #80stoys #90stoys #mrsketch #smellymarkers #nostalgia

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You couldn’t be bothered to walk the dog or feed the cat, but you made DAMN sure you kept your Tamagotchi alive and well.

Tamagotchi Throwback 90s Toy

Keeping one of these alive was so friggin hard! Not sure what all the fuss was about though? . . #ohihadthat #childhood #memories #80s #90s #toys #popculture #toycommercials #catalogkid #toycatalog #kbtoys #toysrus #timemachine #timetravel #retrotv #tv #retro #fbf #tbt #throwback #beingakid #vintagetoys #toyhunter #summer #80stoys #90stoys #tamagotchi #nostalgia

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What was your MUST-HAVE toy in the 80s and 90s?