International politics and public health might have been in shambles in the 1980s, but kids totally thrived. Toys from the 80s were bright, colorful, and action-packed. Parents could afford more ...

Picture this. You're in the backyard, sun beating down, and kids are throwing sharp-tipped metal projectiles at plastic ...

1.Teddy Ruxpin. Okay, Teddy was a little creepy...but, I mean, come on, he TALKED! Also, nothing was better than putting on a cassette by Madonna and watching him sing the songs. James Keyser / Getty ...

If you grew up in the ’80s, you might be surprised to learn that some of the toys you loved as a kid are now selling for prices that could shock you. Many items that once seemed ordinary have become ...

File, 1983: Katherine Esterman, and her brother, Jesse, try out new Atari games (Bettmann / Getty Images) It’s a cycle that repeats seemingly every year: The season’s "hot toy" is crowned as holiday ...

From decorations that burned you to cheesy sweaters, this is how the '80s did the holidays. View Entire Post › ...

Take Barbie. She's been around for over 20 years. Periodic updating has kept her in touch with today's kids and she's still *** hot item. Other new dolls like strawberry shortcake and the care bear ...