Take Me Back To The 80s... A Blast From The Past You Remember (2024)

You know I was browsing around on Amazon when I ran into something that totally reminded me of the 80s and early 90s. I was born in 1980 so the toys I remember playing with, the fashion I remember seeing, and the music well I still listen to some of it. Anyway, I wanted to share some of these awesome items you’ll remember if you were lucky enough to be around in the 80s! I agree that the fashion was a little crazy, but all in all it was a good times… I’m still not sure how we managed to make it.

You know without all these helmets, kneepads and jazz that our kids have to wear, but we did… and it’s because of these fine items we are perfectly normal right???? HA, anyway check them out it’s fun to take a trip down memory lane now and again.

Water Hoop Game Thingy

I don’t even know what this was called. We had plenty, and I remember my brother actually launched one at my best friends head, TWICE. I do not recommend it poor thing she had her head busted open not only once, but twice by a huge flying water game thingy. If you remember them the big ones were pretty heavy to be launching across the room because you were mad.

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Care Bears

I don’t even know where to start. They were one of my favorites and still are. I’m not sure what is so cool about them, I think it’s their awesome Tummy Symbol which represents their unique personality. Which Care Bear was your favorite? Bedtime Bear, Birthday Bear, Cheer Bear, Friend Bear, Funshine Bear, Wish Bear, lol shall I go on? I really wish they would have thought of “cooler” names.

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My Little Pony

The old school My Little Pony still one of my favorite toys, toons, movies, stuffed animals EVER! Yes have been a My Little Pony fan since the 80s. I say go Hasbro keep making My Little Pony. Which pony was your favorite? I’m pretty sure I can name them all, lol.

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Cabbage Patch Dolls

I don’t really know what to say. Umm, I totally remember the Cabbage Patch Dolls and had plenty of friends that owned one. I was personally never a fan of dolls, they have always kind of crapped me out. I guess that’s why I like the Care Bears and My Little Pony toys.

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Popples

WOW Popples was another one of my favorites. They were almost as awesome as Pillow Pets, lol. They had this pouch on their back that you could tuck them into. I really liked mine, to be honest I think I might have it somewhere in storage. Can you belive I found a picture of one? Want to know what is even more crazy? It’s for sale on amazon for $57! OM to the G! That’s craziness! Do people collect these?

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Teddy Ruxpin

Yes, he’s totally 80s. I never was able to see all the cool stuff this bear could do. He was pretty expensive I think. I heard stories and watched commercials that said he could talk, blink and stuff. Back them it would have creeped me out anyway… If you thought this bear cost a pretty penny back then, you should check out the price for this bad boy on Amazon. Right now you can grab him for ONLY $449.99! I know right, I fell out of my chair too! Oh look he comes with a book now I understand why he is so much, it’s a book filled with magic!

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Jelly Shoes

Nobody can talk about things from the 80s and not talk about the totally fashionable Jelly Shoes.. HA, they were anything but fashionable and I’m proud to say I NEVER wore a pair. They gave everyone I knew blisters and looked totally ridiculous, not to mention were the cause of REALLY stinky feet.

Alf

I am still not sure what he is, but he had his own TV show. WOW it’s a good thing this 18” Alf is affordable. Yup only $147.77! No wonder we buy our kids tablets and computer, it’s cheaper than the things we used to play with…

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Simon

Who remembers late nights playing Simon? I bet you didn’t know that you can get Simon for only $539.99. WOW, you can buy your kid a laptop for cheaper than that. How prices have gone up right?

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Rainbow Brite

Yes I’m guilty of thinking this doll was totally cool and watching her jazzy toons too!

Snoopy Sno Cone Maker

The Snoopy Sno Cone Maker! I totally still have mine, and my kids use it now. The only thing we are missing is snoopy and the shovel. So we use a spoon, and this other thingy to push down the ice. Yup, love my Snoopy Sno Cone Maker. It’s nice to know I can totally buy a new one for under $20 lol.

Tang

Yea you remember! What was the 80s and 90s without some Tang?

Atari

This was awesome, I loved playing pac Man and this corny Superman game. Oh, and we cannot forget about Asteroids the perfect way to waste the day away. Oh and yes I still have one, it works like a charm, and I still play it when I need to burn some time. I have become a pro at Pac Man.

Nintendo

The Good Old Nintendo Technology at it’s finest! Have one, all the games, and we still play it!

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You have to remember this one. It had the antenna that pulled out about 47 feet and if you touched your nose, stood on one foot and ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich you could hear your neighbors conversation. Oh, come on I was the only one that did this was I?

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MC Hammer Pants

I’m going to say THANK GOODNESS I WAS COUNTRY! I wore boots, Rockies or Wrangers… I’m so glad I was too young to care about the 80s fashion. The toys were more my thing, but I do remember these darn pants.

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Take Me Back To The 80s... A Blast From The Past You Remember (2024)

FAQs

Why do people miss the 80s? ›

It wasn't a perfect decade for sure but it was still way better then now. Cars looked better, people were better and not focused on their phones and it was pretty much easier to talk with one another. The 1980s also had the best movies and songs to ever exist.

Was life more affordable in the 80s? ›

“Things were better then!” Eh, in some ways, yes, in other ways, no. Sure, housing was cheaper, but that is partially because houses were considerably smaller. In 1980, the median size of a new home in the U.S. was 1,595 square feet. Today the median size of a new family home is 2,312 square feet.

Were the 80s prosperous? ›

T The 1980's began with two recessions in 3 years and then posted the longest peace- time expansion on record. Although growth did slow as the decade came to a close, the service sector still added large numbers of jobs month after month. ' Not all industries experienced the prosperity of the 1980's.

What was most memorable about the 1980s? ›

It was a period marked by defining events that continue to resonate. The Soviet Union began to collapse, AIDS emerged as a deadly epidemic, and work began on a little thing called the Internet. The decade is also remembered for its contributions to pop culture, which included the debut of MTV.

Why were the 80s so memorable? ›

The 1980s were a time of great pop culture including some of the best movies, music, TV shows, and toys of all time. It is the decade most often associated with nostalgia and the style, and memories of the decade, continue to live on.

How much was a house in the 80s? ›

One of the biggest surges in home prices occurred in the 1980s, in terms of the numbers at the start of the decade compared to the numbers in the transition to the '90s. Over the course of 10 years, from the start of the decade to the end of it, the average cost of a home jumped from $73,600 to $151,200.

What was the average price of a home in the 1980s? ›

In 1980, the median home in the U.S. cost $64,600 — $72,300 in the West. That same year, the median home price in expensive Utah was $113,400, and the capital city is pricier than the state as a whole. Even so, a half-million bucks still went far back then.

How much did milk cost in the 80s? ›

Nominal and Real Prices Suppose a gallon of milk and that you have the following data.
YearNominal PriceCPI[2]
1980$1.2986.7
1990$1.79132.1
2000$2.59168.4

Why did people love the 80s so much? ›

Positive Vibes. The 80s really had a sense of optimism and enthusiasm for the future. It was a time of dreaming big because anything was possible. There was a lot of emphasis on having fun, enjoying laughter and embracing individuality.

Why the 80s were the best decade? ›

It seems the 80s wasn't just great for its music – it also scored the highest in other categories too, including film (13 per cent) and TV (14 per cent). More than half (53 per cent) of those polled claim its nostalgia which drives a lot of what they consider to be the best decade for entertainment.

Why do people miss the 80s and 90s? ›

I feel like the biggest common denominator when discussing a favorite time of the past is either deep down you just miss being young, or you really just miss being around before cellphones. I feel like life was so much more boring at times back then, yes.

Why is 80s music so unique? ›

The 1980s are commonly remembered for a great increase in the use of digital recording, associated with the usage of synthesizers, with synth-pop music and other electronic genres featuring non-traditional instruments increasing in popularity.

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