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About This Quiz
From big, fuzzy hair to hyper-masculine, "macho" action movies, the 1980s were a uniquely interesting and "gnarly" time. For those of us who grew up in the '80s, recalling the toys of childhood might bring up memories of Lite Brites, Fisher-Price products, action figures, and View-Masters. For any of us born post-'80s, we were lucky enough to have childhoods influenced by the awesomeness of the decade that popularized Nintendo and video games. Without Nintendo and the '80s, who knows where the gaming and technology worlds might be now!ÂÂ
The toys of the '80s were radically tubular and helped generations avoid boredom. Even today, you can still find toys like the Rubik's Cube or My Little Pony figures on store shelves. There are so many different options when it comes to picking out an entertaining '80s toy that it can be hard to choose between them. Take a moment to feel nostalgic with this throwback '80s toys quiz!ÂÂ
Are you hard to figure out, like a Rubik's Cube? Or lovable and amicable, like a Cabbage Patch Kid? Perhaps you're always making music, like a Walkman or you live a fast-paced life, like a video game. Answer some questions and find out which '80s toy you're most like. The answer might surprise you!ÂÂ
Are you more artistic and creative or logical and analytical?
I'm not more of one or the other, but an even mix of both trait types.
I'm logical and analytical.
I'm artistic and creative.
I would call myself strategic, which requires creativity and logic among other things.
Would you say your childhood followed expected gender norms?
Sure, but that's not how you look at it when you're a kid.
I didn't pay much attention to whether a toy or color was associated with a specific gender.
I went along with whatever my parents told me.
I don't know, probably.
Do you like to learn while playing, being entertained, or otherwise having fun?
Learning isn't fun, so no.
Yes, otherwise it's pretty pointless.
Only if it's subtle and I'm not actively aware of any learning going on.
If it's about cool stuff, sure, but I don't want to learn about anything boring.
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Is music important to you?
Sure, but there are many other things that are more important.
I could live without it.
Yes, I always have my music with me.
I wouldn't say it's important, but it's a nice part of life that'd I miss if it suddenly disappeared.
Do you play video games?
They're not my cup of tea.
Rarely.
Sure, but nowhere near as much as some people.
Yes, I'm a gamer.
How do you feel about puzzles?
I don't have any motivation for solving puzzles.
I'm a sucker for a good puzzle.
I like jigsaw puzzles but not much else.
It depends on the type of puzzle.
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Were you born in the '80s?
Yes, in the late 1980s.
I was born before the '80s.
Yes, in the early 1980s.
I was born sometime after the '80s.
About how long do you think it'd take you to solve a Rubik's Cube?
I doubt I'd ever solve it, but not for lack of trying.
Around 15 minutes or less.
Hours, days, even weeks. Who knows?
I have no interest in solving or thinking about solving a Rubik's Cube.
Did you ever enjoy playing dress up?
Yes, I still get dressed up for no reason (besides fun) from time to time.
Nope, I've never had a desire to put on fancy, uncomfortable clothes without purpose.
I liked to dress up my dolls and such.
I tolerated dress up for the sake of siblings/friends.
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Which '80s gift would be the biggest bummer?
A Nintendo NES.
A walkman.
A Rubik's Cube
A Cabbage Patch Kids doll.
Are you patient?
Sure, it takes a lot for me to lose my cool.
Yes, for the most part, but it's a much different story when I haven't had enough sleep.
If I'm able to ground myself, yes, but it's easy to get caught up in the moment.
Nope, not really.
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About how much are you willing to spend on a toy?
Around $60.
Around $20.
Around $250.
No more than $100 but that doesn't mean I'm not willing to accept gifts of a much higher value.
Do you run or participate in any other sort of athletic activity?
Sure, team sports are great.
I get together with friends to play sports every now and then, but that's about it.
I'm a runner.
I'm not very athletic, so no.
Is it important for a toy to be portable?
It should at least be easily organized and contained so that it can be moved if wanted.
It'd be nice for it to fit in my pocket, but I'm not picky.
Yes, portability is key.
Not necessarily, no. Some toys are too valuable to go bringing them around everywhere.
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How would your friends describe you?
They would say that I'm caring.
They would say that I'm intuitive.
They would say that I'm artistic.
They would say that I'm strongwilled.
Who are you in your friend group?
The responsible one.
The quick-witted arguer and group debate sparker.
The adventurous one.
The techy one.
Ideally, how many people should be able to play with a toy at once?
It'd be nice if a group or single-person activity could center around the toy.
I prefer toys that are single user.
One person is sufficient, although it would be nice to make a second user optional.
Simultaneous multi-player use is key.
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Are you cool with a toy that requires batteries or a different energy source to function?
That's rubbish. A toy shouldn't need anything extra to function.
If I like the toy enough, sure, but otherwise I prefer non-electronic toys.
Batteries are okay but I don't want to be plugging anything in.
I'm cool with plugging toys in but I don't want to have to deal with constantly replacing batteries.
Did you ever play with dolls/action figures?
Yes, it was one of my favorite playtime activities.
Only when I was playing with other kids who wanted to.
Sure, but it wasn't one of my main playtime go-to's. I preferred most other toys over dolls/action figures.
Nope, never.
Do you like brushing or playing with other people's or dolls' hair?
Yes, it's super relaxing and satisfying.
Nope, hair grosses me out.
Only with people I'm close to.
I don't even brush my own hair, why would I enjoy brushing someone else's?
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How do you feel about technology?
It's killing our world and society.
It has its benefits.
Technology is pretty sweet, but I could live without most gadgets.
Technology is the answer to everything!
What are your thoughts on noise-making toys?
I'm not against it although I'd prefer toys of the silent variety.
Ugh, no thank you.
The right combination of noises can be beautiful, which I'm all for.
I prefer noise-making toys.
Are you a team player?
Yes, the more the merrier!
I prefer to do things on my own.
As long as I'm not cranky, sure.
I can be a team player when I'm working with people I like.
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How would you describe your social skills?
I'm a social butterfly.
In need of some improvement.
Unreliable. Sometimes I do great, other times not so much.
About as good as anyone else's.
Do you like to work with your hands?
Sure, but it's nothing special.
Yes, it helps me learn faster when I use my hands.
No, I'm more of a thinker.
In a way, but nothing too involved or messy.
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Do you listen to '80s music?
Yes, from time to time.
Not much, no. I'm not a big music listener.
Yes, I have CDs, cassettes, or records from the '80s.
I don't really like most '80s music.
Do you keep up with the latest gaming technologies?
I try to but what's the use? It moves to fast, there's always something new coming out.
Nope.
I'm usually an update or two behind.
Yes, I try to get the newest releases of systems and games as soon as they're available.
Do you have a physical music collection of some sort (CDs, cassettes, records, etc.)?
I might have a few CDs but nothing I'd call a collection.
Nope.
Yes, and it's pretty impressive. I'm happy with my collection.
I have a collection of games as well as some various CDs.
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