The 1980s turned toy aisles into a full-blown event, thanks in part to looser advertising rules that pushed toy sales from $2 ...

If you grew up in the 1980s, there is a real chance the toys you begged for back then are worth serious money now. Collectors are paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the right dolls, ...

In a golden age for toys, the 1980s produced innovative games and playthings that shaped pop culture and entertainment for a generation of children. While your head and heart might be filled with fond ...

Many people of a certain age look back at the 1980s as the golden age of toys. But some action figures just didn't resonate—at least back then. Here are 12 rejected toys of the '80s that, in some ...

When we first checked out Coglin's in downtown Raleigh, we were transported back to the 1980s! The bar pays tribute to the decade with movie posters, music, signature drinks and a great collection of ...

30 toys that defined the '80s For children of the 1980s, buying toys wasn’t as simple as the click of the mouse. It usually required hours of begging your parents, who then had to venture to the toy ...

“Every 30 years, there seems to be the cycle of top popularity,” every 30 years. To individuals who were raised on Saturday morning cartoons and cassettes, that loop has made a turn into closet and ...

‘Every 30 years, there seems to be the cycle of top popularity,’ says Marsha Dixey of Heritage Auctions. This rhythm goes a long way in explaining why the artifacts of the 1980s, from plastic to ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The 1980s were a period of big change in the toy world.

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, which unfortunately is now referred to as the late 1900s, chances are you have a nostalgic connection to figurines, TV shows and comic books featuring everything from ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. From talking stuffed animals to handheld video games, these toys helped shape a generation. For children of the 1980s, buying toys ...