35 Toys From the 80s We All Had (Or Wanted Badly)

The 80s were truly the golden age of toys. Before that, most toys looked like something that would chase you down a dark hallway in a Victorian mansion, but in the 80s everything suddenly became bright, bold, and ridiculously fun. This was the decade when toy shelves exploded with remote-controlled cars, action figures that talked (or at least shouted catchphrases when you pulled a string), battery-operated robots, plushies with big eyes, and more board games than anyone could keep track of.

It wasn't just toys - it was culture. Saturday morning cartoons became advertisements for action figures, lunchboxes came plastered with toy brands, and playground conversations revolved around who got Optimus Prime for Christmas. Even if you didn't own them all (because let's be real, no one did), you definitely wanted them. Whether you begged your parents, traded with friends, or just stared longingly at the Sears catalog, these toys defined an entire generation of childhood.

So grab your Walkman, pop open a Capri Sun, and let's take a trip back to the decade when toys ruled the world.

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