Do You Remember These Toys From Your Christmas List in the '90s?

By: Jody Mabry
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5 min
Do You Remember These Toys From Your Christmas List in the '90s?
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Are you a kid of the '90s? If so, you likely had several of these items on your Christmas list. See how many of these gifts you can recall from an image!
Sticky Hands
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Pogo
Sticky Hands
Every cool kid had sticky hands - brightly colored hands on sticky strings that stretched to pick up small, light objects.
Hacky Sacks
Slinky
AOL
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Hummer
AOL
In the '90s, America Online was set on dominating the emerging internet market. They sent out millions of disks promising free hours of AOL to lure in customers eager to surf the web at 56k and hear that sweet tone, "You've got mail!"
G-Shock
Game Gear
Street Sharks
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Power Rangers
Thundercats
Ninja Turtles
Street Sharks
These figures are based on the animated series of the same name, where the four half-man, half-shark heroes fight crime. Seems kinda similar to the Ninja Turtles.

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Skip-It
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Skip-It
This fun toy, which is basically a ball on a string, would encourage kids to get coordinated - or have cracked ankle bones!
Moon Shoes
Pogo Ball
Roller Boots
Orbitz Drink
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Orbitz
The lava lamp was straight out of the '70s, but it wasn't until the '90s that Orbitz soda came out. This fruit-flavored beverage featured balls of floating gelatin that gave it an otherworldly look. Sadly, the product was discontinued in 1997.
SNICK
the Rachel
Furby
Ninja Turtles Vehicles Playsets
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Lego
Power Rangers
He-Man
Ninja Turtles Vehicles/Playsets
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles worked together to stop evil Shredder. Over a shared love of pizza, the Ninja Turtles would stop at nothing to beat their enemies!

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Super Soakers
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Lazer Tag
Super Soakers
By using air pressure, this water gun shoots faster and further than any other, making it every kid's favourite weapon!
Nerf Blaster
Thundercats
Polly Pocket
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Strawberry Shortcake
Tiny Tears
Polly Pocket
A firm favorite through the '90s, Polly Pocket came with hundreds of accessories and different play sets. Multiple dolls were also available.
Sylvanian Families
Starter Jackets
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
HitClips
Fanny Pack
Starter Jacket
The sports-inspired Starter jackets were huge in the '90s, selling in excess of $200 million a year starting in 1991. They were so popular in fact, that thieves were targeting people just for their jackets for a period. The company went bankrupt in 1999.
Hackey Sack

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HitClips
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Big Mouth Billy Bass
HitClips
In a pre-iPod world, HitClips were one of the easiest ways to transport your favorite tunes. These mini players pulled in $80 million for Tiger Electronics by playing one-minute clips from songs by artists like Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys.
Rollerblades
Discman
Floam
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Floam
These tiny balls can be molded together to make your creations without making a mess. No glue required. The Floam will set in shape so you can keep your models, too!
Gak
Koosh Ball
Popper
Furby
The Movie DB
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Beanie Babies
Emiglio
Tickle Me Elmo
Furby
The '90s Furby was one of the first interactive toys that "learned" from users. It started out speaking "Furbish," but soon learned to respond with English phrases.

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Pogo Ball
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Skip It
Moon Shoes
Pogo Ball
Also known as a Lolo Ball, the Pogo Ball gave '90s kids hours of fun. Grip the ball between your feet while balancing on the plastic ring, then bounce to your heart's content!
Bumble Ball
Beanie Babies
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Polly Pocket
Beanie Babies
Hugely collectible, Beanie Babies came in all manner of creatures including bears, cats and dogs. The stuffing wasn't really beans, of course.
Popples
Care Bears
Fanny Packs
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Fanny Pack
Believe it or not, fanny packs were actually cool in the '90s, especially when you scored one in a shocking shade of neon. Sadly, these hands-free bags have fallen out of favor, leaving us all forced to carry our stuff in purses, backpacks or pockets.
Hackey Sack
Starter Jacket
Bucket Hat

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Boggle
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Scrabble
Boggle
Boggle is a two-person game involving making as many words as you can in a set time from the letters generated by the game cubes.
Jenga
Operation
Laser pointers
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Slap Bands
Laser pointers
Arguably the most dangerous toy of the nineties, many people believed that this toy could blind people if shined directly into their eyes. It was soon banned in most schools!
Bop It
Yoyo
Crocodile Dentist
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Crocodile Dentist
In this game, players take turns pressing on Croc's teeth - if you choose a sore one, he'll bite!
Operation
Ker-Plunk
Jenga

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Pager
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
HitClips
Pager
It wasn't all that long ago that cell phones cost big bucks, only were pretty much only used by the wealthy. Average folks in the '90s were stuck with beepers or pagers, which alerted you to return a call when a friend was trying to reach you.
Tamagotchi
G-Shock
Koosh Balls
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Trolls
Koosh Balls
These squeezable balls were a firm favorite, due to their unique texture and bright colors.
Pom-Poms
Stress Balls
Butterfly Clips
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Fanny Pack
Starter Jacket
Butterfly Clips
Every '90s starlet knew that the best way to add a pop of color and a bit of volume was to arrange a few butterfly clips in the hair. This tiny glittery clips featured wings that stuck out like the wings on a butterfly, and were all the rage for a few years in the '90s.
Bucket Hat

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Perfection
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Pop-Up Pirate
Don't Tip The Waiter
Operation
Perfection
Perfection was a game played against the clock. The aim was to get all 25 of your pieces in the right places on your tray before the time ran out. Fail, and your pieces were ejected!
Doc Martens
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Airwalk Shoes
Dr. Martens
Doc Martens and the '90s grunge scene went hand in hand. These thick-soled boots were so popular in the '90s that the company opened its own 6-story London department store to sell its famous footwear.
Otbitz
Tamagotchi
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Toys
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Red, black, blue, yellow, pink, green and white made up the '90s Power Rangers crew. The characters were featured on a television series that premiered in 1993 and lasted until 1999.
He Man
Z-Bots
Pokemon

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Bucket Hats
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Bucket Hat
Long popular with farmers and fisherman, the bucket hat was on trend in the '90s. The wide, downward sloping brim was especially popular with music stars. Bonus point if you wore it over your freshly frosted tips.
Butterfly Clips
Discman
Hackey Sack
Don't Wake Daddy
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Pop-Up Pirate
Operation
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Don't Wake Daddy
Players must be quiet during this fridge raiding game. if they wake Daddy, they must return to the start of the board!
Monster in My Pocket
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Monster in My Pocket
Each fun figurine came with a trading card that told the monster's story. When you got enough cards, you could play games with them, with your friends.
Pogs
Match Attax
Pokémon cards

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Tamagotchi
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Tamagotchi
Between 1997 and 2010, more than 76 million Tamagotchi were sold. Sadly, many of these virtual pets are probably already dead in junk drawers and closets around the world.
Polly Pocket
Crazy Bones
Surge
Tickle Me, Elmo!
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Furby
Tickle Me Elmo
Tickle Me Elmo is a replica of the adorable fuzzy character from Sesame Street. He laughs when you tickle him!
Popple
Gloworm
He-man Masters of the Universe Toy Line
youtube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Action Man
Spider-Man
He-Man: Masters of the Universe Toy Line
Made popular by the cartoon show, He-Man was hugely sought after in the '80s and '90s.
Power Rangers

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Doritos 3D
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Dunkaroos
Squeezit
Surge
Doritos 3D
Doritos are still as popular as ever, but one special variety of the classic chip enjoyed a moment in the spotlight in the mid-90s. Puffed up with air and extra crunchy, Doritos 3D were all the rage -- until they were discontinued shortly after the start of the new millennium.
New Kids on the Block Dolls
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
New Kids on the Block Dolls
These dolls were based on the members of New Kids on the Block: brothers Donnie and Mark Wahlberg, brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood.
Action Man
Ken Doll
G.I. Joe Doll
Pogs
youtube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Creepy Crawlers
Marbles
Pogs
Pogs were the ultimate collect-and-trade cards of the '90s. They were named for a Hawaiian drink, made with pomegranate, orange and guava. Could you beat your friends in a slam off?
Socker boppers

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Airwalk Shoes
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Airwalks
Founded in the '80s, Airwalk shoes really took off in the '90s. These thick-soled skater shoes were a perfect match for the wide-bottomed jeans to popular in the '90s.
Discman
Rollerblades
Hummer
Stirrup Pants
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
SNICK
Slap Bracelets
JNCO Jeans
Stirrup Pants
Fashionistas of the '90s are totally not surprised by the leggings craze of the 21st century. After all, they were just as popular in the '90s -- but they came with stirrups at the bottom to anchor them firmly to the feet.
X-Men Toys
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
X-Men Toys
These figurines were based on characters from the popular "X-Men" comics, published by Marvel. They were created and led by Professor X, born Charles Francis Xavier.
Power Rangers
Ninja Turtles
He-Man

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JNCO Jeans
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Stirrup Pants
Starter Jacket
JNCO Jeans
JNCO, which stands for Judge None, Choose One, is a clothing company that was absolutely huge in the '90s. Known primarily for their wide-leg jeans, the company's clothes were popular with skaters, ravers and the hip-hop crowd.
Fanny Pack
3 in 1 Tournament Table
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
3 in 1 Tournament Table
This versatile table could be used for table tennis, pool and air hockey, and came with all of the bits for each game! Perfect for a family tournament on a rainy day!
Creepy Crawlers
Pinball
Marble Madness
Squeezit
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Squeezit
Squeezits were sugary juice drinks sold in bottles with molded characters shapes. The squeezable General Mills juices came in flavors like Silly Billy Strawberry and Berry B Wild.
Surge
Orbitz
Dunkaroos

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Talk Boy
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Talk Boy
The Talk Boy is a recorder and player in one. A kid's answer to a Dictaphone! It was featured in the movie "Home Alone 2."
Walkman
Cassette Player
Speak and Spell
Big Mouth Billy Bass
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Big Mouth Billy Bass
The Big Mouth Billy Bass was THE gift on holidays in the late '90s. This latex singing fish mounted to a trophy board crooned classic tunes like "Don't Worry Be Happy," and only later versions came with an on and off switch.
Tamagotchi
Squeezit
Chester the Talking Fish
Mr. Bucket
youtube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Mr. Bucket
Mr. Bucket would spit out a range of colored balls. Each player had to scoop up the balls that matched the color of their scoop and put them back in the bucket. The first player to have all of their balls inside Mr. Bucket won the game!
Pop-Up Pirate
Ker-Plunk

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Mighty Max Playsets
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Mighty Max Playsets
These pocket-sized figures lived in a skull or a coiled snake and were marketed as Polly Pocket for boys.
Polly Pocket
Micro Machines
Pogs
Crazy Bones
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Hackey Sack
Slap Bracelets
Pogs
Crazy Bones
Every '90s kid played wkith Crazy Bones at some point or another. These small plastic figures featured themes like Ghosts, Aliens and Sports, and were highly collectible.
Stretch Armstrong
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
G.I. Joe
Action Man
Spiderman
Stretch Armstrong
Stretch Armstrong can be contorted into any position - even tied in knots - and will revert back to his original shape when released. Ouch!

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LA Gear Shoes
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
LA Gear
Endorsed by football legend Joe Montana starting in 1990, LA Gear later picked up other celebrity spokesmen like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wayne Gretzky. The iconic line hit it big with inflatable shoes, but reached it peak with the glowing LA Lights sneakers.
Starter Jacket
Fanny Pack
Airwalk Shoes
Glow worm
youtube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
My Little Pony
Teddy Ruxpin
Glow worm
The Gloworm was a friendly, soft-bodied toy. Its face would light up to be used as a night light.
Stretch Armstrong
G-Shock Watches
YouTube
Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Hummer
G-Shock Watch
Introduced in the mid-'80s by Casio, G-Shock watches were all the rage by the '90s, and by 1998, the company had sold more than 19 million units. For girls, Casio introduced the Baby-G, a feminine version of the sought-after timepiece.
Orbitz
Discman

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TIGER Games
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
TIGER Games
Tiger Games was one of the first companies to produce a handheld LED device for game playing. Each one had a theme, such as WWF or G.I. Joe.
Game Boy
Turbo Express
Atari Lynx
Jurassic Park DIno Damge Toys
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Which of these '90s Christmas gifts corresponds to this image?
Jurassic Park Dino Damage Toys
These dinosaur toys with a difference came with battle scars and open wounds from their battles! Heal them in the Dino-Damage Medical Center.
Flintstones Toys
Dungeons and Dragons
Thundercats Toys
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