These are the best toys and games of the last half-century that have withstood the test of time!
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Nostalgia is a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for a return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition, according to Merriam-Webster. It’s also the state of being homesick. Since memories are elusive, we often embody nostalgia in physical form, and perhaps no other object can hold as much instant recollection as our favorite childhood toys. Vintage toys and games are treasured, and no wonder — it’s as close to an irrecoverable condition as possible!
Some old toys are so popular that they hold a collective memory usually saved for flashbulb moments. Naturally, this led us to ask, which toys from the last fifty years are the most popular today? We unboxed that answer by gathering data on award-winning and best-selling toys from retailer Argos, market research company NPD Group and The Toy Association to find the toy from every decade shoppers search for the most today.
These are the best toys and games of the last half-century that have withstood the test of time! How many do you recognize from your childhood? Here is a breakdown of everything you will find on this page:
- The Best and Most Popular Old Kids Toys Since The 70s
- Runner-Up Vintage Toys & Games for Kids Since 1970
- Methodology
1970s Toys: Shrinky Dinks – 35,000 Monthly US Searches
Coming up on its 50th birthday, Shrinky Dinksare still a popular arts and crafts toy in the U.S. These activity kits make for great stocking stuffer Christmas presents for 5 to 12-year-olds. Shrinky Dink Instructions are pretty simple: Kids can decorate Shrinky Dink paper sheets and cut them into shapes. Then bake the sheets with an adult and watch as the magic happens! Kids can make the crafts into charms, keychains, ornaments, jewelry, toys or anything!
1980s Toys: Rubik’s Cube – 175,000 Monthly US Searches
Every year, people of all ages mull over how to solve a Rubik’s Cube since Hungarian Design Teacher Erno Rubik invented the toy in 1974. Although the cube is a must-have for any puzzle lover, it’s a great Christmas gift idea for anyone three years old and up! Even more, it’s a great way to reduce screen time while improving concentration, memory and problem-solving skills. The current Rubik’s Cube world record is held by Yusheng Du, who completed it in 3.47 seconds in 2018. You never know; you or your kid might be next!
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