Browse Through This 90s Toy Catalog for all The Stuff You Begged For Every Christmas

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John Summers • Contributor
Aug 9, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

There was nothing quite like being a 90s kid armed with a marker and a department store catalog the size of a phone book. This wasn't just browsing - this was a mission. You'd flip through page after glorious page, laser-focused on the toy section, carefully marking the things you needed in your life (even if you knew deep down you'd probably get socks instead).

The 90s were a wild time for toys - everything was loud, colorful, and vaguely extreme, as if each brand was trying to yell over the other to get your attention. Action figures had more accessories than a Swiss Army knife, commercials made every toy look like it could change your life, and half the stuff you wanted was powered by enough AA batteries to keep a small city running.

So, let's go back. Let's revisit those chunky plastic dreams, the things we swore would make us the happiest kid on Earth… if only they ended up under the tree.

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    L 01 02 M Bart has 6 cool sayings JCPenney 413
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    ABBAGE PATCH KIDS 03 F Playpen 01 B G New Birthday Kids D B Penney K 01 02 E 03 New! Poseable Kids
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    B A The Real Ghostbusters Fire House Headquarters. After a hard day of chasing ghosts, there's no place ke home! Scaled for use with Ghostbus ters action figures and Ecto-1A action vehicle (vehicle sold separately, below) Features "Ghost Pursuit fre pole, goop grate with 5-oz. can of Ecto-Plazm play gel, ghost containment unit for storing ghosts, and a functioning garage door Ghost included. Plastic. Not fully assembled-instructions included Ages 4 and up. Imported from Mexico or Hong Kong. Del,
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    A NASA 08 x3-06 28-06 PX-09 SHUTTLE 90.003 VSVN NASA HEADQUARTERS CARRIE
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    A NEWKIDS ON THE BLOCK 02 20 NIVILIC B 05 04 01 03 NIVNICOS Dolls include 15-minute cassette tape
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    PORTABLE STEREOS WITH BIG SOUND EXB NGEN POLISE PM AM SAVE 20% ON STEREO $39.99 CASSETTE RECORDER Only Til 12/26/90 Single-cassette playerhecorder 3-band equalizer Extra bass sound for full, rich tones 1 Only Till December 26, 1990. Save 20% After Order at Reg Price 110/120V AC UL listed. Uses 6"C" bateries (not included"), or AC line cord 1755 in high Del w 3.20 lbs Imported from China. From Fall 90 Cat page 709 X 851-3020 A After 12/26 $49.99, Te 12/26 39.99 2 Only Till December 25, 1990. Save
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    M F Bowing Electronic Scorekeeper G H L K N ** * ** ***
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    IGHTY MUTANTS FIGHT THE FOOT AE Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Join the Sewer Force and hush out the Foot! Our col ection of mutant machines and Wacky Action figures bring a new dimension of mayhem to the fight for justice and pizza power. For ages 4 and up A Sewer Playset. The Turtes' double-decker home. Only you and the Green Teenis Turtles know all the secret sewer pipe passages and how to use the Tun Des at work elevator includes swinging power line lieplug periscope, post-bable recovery room
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    LAYING CAN BE REAL DIRTY WORK! A Anything's Possible With The Matchbox Motorcity construction yard playset with vehicles Includes a movable crane and host cradle, 2 coment hoppers, 2 office cabins, 1 extentry ramp, elevated sections for 3 levels of play, full color playmat, and 61 rugged die-cast vehicles Styles may vary. Over 116 pieces in all. Plastic and metal. Imported from China Ages 4 and up. Del, wt 4.90 lbs XU 666-5162 A Set 24.99 B Priced Down $5. They change the earth with the 4-piece
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    Kevin 9325 KEVIN Doll KEVIN Babysitter Skipper NEW! Meet Kevin, the cool teen boyfriend of Skipper doll! He's meeting Skipper at the mall in shorts, hi-tops, and his favorite cap. Later, Kevin doll changes around his shirt, and puts on his pants and loafers to take his best girl out to a Saturday night movie! For ages over 3 11-1/2"H x 5-34"W x 2'D Window box 1325 STD. PAK 6 19
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    Seats two 3564 BARBIE FERRARI C BARBIE FERRARI Special Barbie license plate! Authentic Ferrari detailing Dance magic nights! Bright lights! Beautiful car! Barbie and her handsome escort are dancing and "driving around town in glamorous style! Freewheeling red European sports car really moves and comes with special Barbie rear license plate. Barbie doll not included. Unassembled. For ages over 3.9-34"H x 22-34"W x 6-1/4"D Closed box. 3564 STD. PAK 6
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    A 282 CARDS THE PICTURE BASEBALL BASEBALL THE OFFICIAL 1991 COMPLETE SET 40 YEARS OF BASEBALL * * * topes C OLLECTOR'S CLUB A TOPPS 1991 FULL BASEBALL CARD SET 40th anniversary edition. This official collection of 792 cards is complete with full- color pictures and statistics, and a chance to win vintage cards and actual sets from the past 40 years XU 672-4777 A-(3.60 lbs.)........ 26.99 B TOPPS 1991 BASEBALL TRADED- PLAYER CARD SET. 40th anniversary edition (featuring Pat Kelly and Reggie Jeffe
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    DISNEY Classics Beauty and the BEAST Beast Doll includes brush, comb, and lenticular "mirror!" Belle Doll includes special lipstick for a magical kiss! 2433 BELLE Doll 2436 BEAST Doll BEAUTY & THE BEAST TV NEW! Original Beauty and The Beast dolls based upon Walt Disney Pictures 30th all new animated feature. Now girls can experience the romance and magic of this enchanting musical film. 11-1/2" Belle Doll provides easy-to-dress fashion and hair play. Her glamorous ballgown with "pixie dust "acce
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    SELECT 434 JCP GAME BOY GAME BOY GAME BOY ULTRA FALL OF THE FOOT CLAN GAME BOY A DR MARIO-the prescription is fun! Play alone or use your Video Link cable for simultaneous two-player action Arrange multi-shaded vitamin capsules on top of a virus to destroy XU 676-3817 A GAME BOY FOOTBAL 19.99 B SUPER MARIO LAND A beautiful kingdom on ancient ruins, tempestuous waters and brand new challenges make this the best Mario adventure yet XU 676-3452 A... GAME BOY Chatfinde 19.99 C TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA T
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    B LEGO A LEGO TOWN AIRPORT SHUTTLE glides through the hustle and bustle of the city Two central loading terminals provide access to the train, which moves in forward and reverse. Shuttle can even stop at the snack bar before loading. Includes 19 ft. of track and nine mini-figures 743 interlocking pieces. Uses one 9V battery-not included. sold on page 445 ABS plastic. For ages 8 to 12. (8.50lbs) XU 667-1093 A 149.99 B LEGO TOWN SPACE SHUTTLE" is ready for blast of includes three mini-figures and
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    Beautiful jeweled body... changes color, again and again! All it takes is water! 2388 LIL MISS MERMAID Doll LIL MISS MERMAID" NEW! Girls love mermaids, and Lil Miss Mermaid is the most magical mermaid of all! She "comes to life" by changing color and "singing" a mermaid song! This special Lal Miss doll is the ultimate in glamorous water play. When girls hug her, she sings When they place her in icy cold water, she changes color. She wears a beautiful pink crown and has a body covered in sparkly
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    Fillies can wear them 2 or 3 at a time! 20 92 2012 2011 2167 LITTLE PRETTY Fille A LITTLE PRETTY™ FILLIES ASSORTMENT TV NEW! 4 glamorous filles feature hair extensions that can be worn 1, 2, or 3 at a time for super hair play fun! There's no end to the dramatic looks girls can create! Hair extensions also snap into a pretty styling comb girls can wear in their own hair! Each filly includes 3 hair extensions, comb, ribbon, and colorful fashion wrap. For ages 3 years and over. Window box. 2167 ASS
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    1092 M.C. HAMMER FASHIONS ASSORTMENT Hot fashions for an electrifying star! These show-stopping styles are perfect for M.C. Hammer doll to wear on his next worldwide concert tour. For ages 3 years and over. Window box. 1095 ASST. PAK 12 1094 1093 1091 Dang Dal cannot be posed as shown Dolls ©1991 Manel Inc included Segundo, CA 90245 USA PRINTED IN USA. All Rights Reserved STOCK NO. 0532 MC Hammer 01991 Dust Productions, Inc. MATTEL
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    NINTEND INTENDO GAME PACKS ABB MILLIONS OF NINTENDO DEVOTEES ARE ENJOYING THE ARCADE ACTION OF NINTENDO GAME PACKS. Choose from a wide selection of game packs with unbelievable, high-quality graphics to challenge and captivate you for hours and hours. Each pack includes storage package and instructions for play Imported from Japan Warranted by manufacturer- write for copy, see page 348. (0.40 lbs.) Nintendo electronic game systems sold on page 431 1991 Children's Television Workshop. Sesame Stre
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    COODD LL + D NES Advantage B. Save $10 when you buy [8] and any cartridge [pages 432-433] together. 31] F SUPER NINTENDO Nintendo Nintendo A 16-Bit Technology A NEW! SUPER NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)" Delivery on the Super NES will begin mid-September. Call our toll-free number and order today. 16-bit system excesi rich detailed graphics and stereo sound with larger on-screen characters. Measures 9x8x24 Includes deck, two controllers and Super Mario World game pack Features scrolling scr
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    Realistic dash with ignition key that also locks glove compart- ment, knobs that click and turn and push-button hood-release. 480 JCP B PORSCH turbo Working stick-shift for forward, reverse and high-low speeds. POWER WHEELS Jeep SAFAR a A POWER WHEELS 18-VOLT TURBO INJECTED PORSCHE 911 Delivers 50 percent more power with advanced 18-volt battery UL listed recharger included." Working stick-shit for forward, reverse and high-low speeds. Two forward speeds (3 and 6 mph) High-speed lockout for begi
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    NINTENDO GAME BOY O NINTENDO GAME BOY Compact Video Game System A hand-held version of the Nintendo Entertainment System 1x-in screen Features Tetris Game Pack, LCD dot-matrix game screen and digital stereo sound with earphones for private play. Video Link cable hook-up allows two Game Boy systems to go head-to-head (requires a two-player game cartridge in each system-not included, sold on opposite page). Comes with four "AA" alkaline batteries for about 30 hours of play. Extra batteries sold on
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    Squeeze Bart's tummy He makes funny noises! Squeeze Maggie's tummy. She sucks her pacifier! REALLY RUDE™ BART 9003 REALLY RUDE BART Doll This rude dude gives a new meaning to the phrase, "Oh brother!" Squeeze his tummy and he makes noises designed to drive a know-it-all sister up the wall. His noisy antics are sure to appeal to boys and girls alike. 12" rotocast Bart has a removable cloth T-shirt for extra play value, and he comes with 2 noisemakers- one for Bart and one for kids. For ages 3 yea
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    de cupbo the raspberry kids.. 103
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    TEENAGE MYANM TURTLES B 0 AG TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Cimon dude, this is no tea party! The Ninja Turtles need help to flush out the Foot Our collection of turtle toys brings you into the EENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES fight for sewer justice. For ages 4 and up. 000000 0000 E с A TECHNODROME. This massive 2-story fortress of evilis the headquarters for the entire Foot Clan Look out for the eyespy radar that flattens invading Turtles One taise move and it's the Ooze pit, the Turtle torture pris
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    SADDLE-UP A BREYER GALAXIAS, AN AUTHENTIC HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN HORSE A JCPenney exclusive that is numbered and limited to 3.000. Dapple gray Breyer Arabian stallion, is a first edition collection piece 8x2a8 in Imported from Taiwan. For ages 8 to adult (3 lbs.) XU 621-5213 A 99.99 B COLLECTOR QUALITY HARTLAND HORSES Each horse is modeled to the exact detail of the breed in realistic hand-finished colors of durable plastic. Award winning in international hobby shows. Set includes 9- in rearing
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    PORTABLE KARAOKE VIDEO MUSIC SYSTEM $89.99 A Jingle bells jingle bells Jingle all the way Accessories shown not included B BRITISH
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    The Ultimate in Search & WALDO? Discover Fun! Find Waldo in 3 scenes from Martin Hanford's popular books! 2777 WHERE'S WALDO Doll WALDO DOLL NEW! Where's Waldo? He's right here! This 18" soft body doll is based on the lovable Waldo character featured in Martin Hanford's popular search and discover books. He has a rotocast head, hands, and shoes; is poseable; and comes with an exciting search and discover feature. His special belt transforms into a child-size bracelet, and it comes with "Waldo" a
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    W B A CHAMPION WRESTLING N THIS CORNER A ELECTRONIC CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING RING Hear all the grunts, the hits and the roar of the crowd. Makes 8 electronic wrestling sounds in all. It's also a carry case for your wresting figures-not included Plastic and vinyl 133 Imported from China. Requires 3 "AA" batteries-not included, order on page 446 Fer ages 4 and XU 656-4199 A 19.99 B WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION MICROPHONE Hand-held microphone amplifies your voice and makes 6 action sounds, including bo
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    مصمم R (Item V) Batmissile side panels blow off U 145
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    MONOPOLY GORREST GAMER DREAM PHONE TIMES REMEMBER TIMES REMEMBER MONOPOLY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION has re-issued original tokens and "Grand" hotels. For 2 to 10 players, ages 8 and up 49 KX 61001-Wt. 4.00 lbs $59.99 ELECTRONIC DREAM PHONE" Girls figure out who has a crush on them. Needs 4 "AA" batter- les, not included 1 to 4 players, ages 9 and up. 49 KX 62020-Wt. 3.10 lbs $42.88 TIMES TO REMEMBER" Help your team "remember when" from the 50's to the 80's, in six categories. For 2 teams of adults,
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    HI-TECH IS HAPPENIN' HORSE ASA
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