Most Popular Toys of All Time
It is a mystery why some toys become popular and some do not. Parents scramble to buy the most popular toys each year on Black Friday, but only some of those toys stay popular for long. Out of the thousands of toys made every year, only a small handful achieve the fame and glory of becoming a popular toy that is loved generation after generation.
Over the years, some toys have come and gone like the changing seasons but there are some that will stay with you forever because of their level of popularity. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the most popular toys of all time that can still be bought today.
The Lite-Brite
Who knew that a high watt bulb, black paper, and a few colored pegs could become so popular, but it did. The Lite-Brite allowed children to explore their creative side and made some amazing pictures out of lights. The Lite-Brite was so popular that designs and patterns were made so children could create fun pictures.
Buy the Lite-Brite at Amazon for $21.00
The Barbie Doll and G.I Joe
If you have to wonder at just how popular Barbie or G.I. Joe is all you have to do is walk down the toy aisle of any store and you’ll see hundreds of these dolls on the shelves. Barbie and G.I. Joes are so popular that there are lunch boxes, TV shows, cartoons and movies made out of them.
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Easy Bake Oven
Once again the high watt light bulb strikes again and this time it’s helping children learn how to bake items. The Easy Bake Oven was every little girl’s and boy’s ideal kitchen item. They used them to back cupcakes, cookies and other items all with the help of a very bright bulb.
Buy the Easy Bake Oven at Amazon for $44.99
Cabbage Patch Dolls
Cabbage Patch Dolls were the must-have toys during the 80s, and are still popular today. Each doll came with their own adoption record, and had unique personalities and looks that had children clamoring to adopt their own Cabbage Patch child.
Buy Cabbage Patch Dolls at Amazon for $29.99
Atari
Before there was Xbox 360, Playstation 4 and Nintendo, there was the Atari. The Atari system was the first popular video gaming system. Offering games such as Pac-Man and Pong, children were captivated by this electronic system.
Buy Atari TV Game at Amazon for $29.75
Care Bears
The 80s was the era of some of the most popular toys of all times. The Care Bears were small bears that taught children the importance of caring and showing emotions. Today, the Care Bears continue to be extremely popular with children of all ages.
Buy Care Bears at Amazon for $24.95
There are just certain toys that pull at your heartstrings and leave a lasting impression on you for years to come. These popular toys not only left an impression but gained stardom in the toy world.
