20 Awesome Toys Every ’80s Girl Wanted For Christmas
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1. Girl Talk Date Line Board Game
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Why you totally wanted this: You were pretty sure your crush’s parents were starting to suspect you were behind all the hang-ups. Plus, you totally got to gawk at the guys on the cards.
2. Fashion Plates
Why you totally wanted this: It was an effortless and fun way to make amazing designs of everything from minis to prairie skirts.
3. Barbie and the Rockers
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Why you totally wanted this: Barbie all of sudden became cool once she rebranded herself and started competing directly with Jem. Also, like Barbie, you too were born with a “mic in your hand.”
4. Colorforms
Why you totally wanted this: Mainly because they looked directly like the cartoons they were based on. Also, it had that addictive plasticky smell. Unfortunately these only really provided about 20 minutes of fun, since all you could do with them was stick the vinyl stickers on a board.
5. Get In Shape, Girl!
Why you totally wanted this: It was the ’80s and you wanted to get “physical” too. It also came with some pretty cool and cute accessories.
6. She-Ra: Princess of Power
Why you totally wanted this: She-Ra was the ultimate ’80s badass who didn’t take shit from anybody. Plus, she was actually an action figure and not a doll.
7. Crystal Castle Playset
Why you totally wanted this: ‘Cause She-Ra needed to plan her battles somewhere.
8. Tinkerbell Makeup
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Why you totally wanted this: Because it was the only makeup you were allowed to wear. Plus, you got that little bit of joy every time you peeled off the nail polish.
9. Fisher-Price Medical Kit
Why you totally wanted this: Because you were saving stuffed animals’ lives before Doc McStuffins was even a gleam in Disney’s eye.
10. Strawberry Shortcake Dolls
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Why you totally wanted this: They were adorable dolls that each smelled like their particular name.
11. Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls
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Why you totally wanted this: These dolls were the ultimate ’80s toy and every kid wanted one. Plus, you could frame the birth certificate and send out announcements.
12. Popples
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Why you totally wanted this: Because there was something appealing about turning these guys into their ball shape. Also, they were extremely cute.
13. Pound Puppies
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Why you totally wanted this: They appealed to your burgeoning savior complex.
14. Glitter Batons
Why you totally wanted this: ‘Cause these allowed you to be a pretend cheerleader or princess and were fun to twirl around on their own. But really the best part was turning it over and over to watch the air bubble rise to the top and all the glitter fall to the bottom.
15. My Little Pony
Why you totally wanted this: They were MAGICAL PONIES that came in every color combination imaginable.
16. Sweet Secrets
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Why you totally wanted this: These tiny dolls, which transformed into jewelry and makeup, were the perfect little treasure to carry in your empty purse.
17. Rainbow Brite Dolls
Why you totally wanted this: These dolls with their bold colors, yarn hair, and soft bodies were pretty irresistible — especially to preschool age kids.
18. Barbie Corvette
Why you totally wanted this: The ’80s were all about excess, and nothing reflected that better than this silver Corvette (also it was a welcome relief from all that pink!).
19. Charm Necklaces
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Why you totally wanted this: Because they were literally the greatest thing ever. You probably had way more than could fit on a single chain, but never enough.
Plus, these were made extra special when you got a charm from a loved one or BFF.
20. Keypers
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