28 Nostalgic Companies Gen X Kids Wish Would Make a Comeback

We all have fond memories of things from our childhood that are totally obsolete today. Whether it be the toys we played with as a kid, the video games we challenged our siblings in, or the stores we used to shop at. We totally forget about a lot of those things until we come across a post like this, prompting some fond memories we have from the good old days. This thread specifically asks members of Gen X what now-defunct stores they wish could come back, and the answers do not disappoint. From old record stores to electronic stores and department stores alike, Gen X grew up visiting these places and still isn't over the fact that they've closed. So keep scrolling and take a stroll down memory lane to see which ones of these stores your mom used to drag you to as a kid. And when you're down, keep the nostalgia rolling with these 29 Gen X Memes for 80's Kids Raised on Hose Water. 

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