Camcorder: The introduction of
the camcorder made video recording
mainstream. While the large size
of the first few models weren’t ideal,
they allowed individuals to record
important moments that they could
look back on many years later. Camcorders
were popular gifts in 1982
because they were released just before
the holiday season.
Cabbage Patch Kids: These cute
stuffed dolls with the plastic chubby
cheeks and yarn hair were the most
sought-after toy of the 1983 holiday
season. Each one of the dolls was
just a little bit different, which increased
the appeal to adopt one of
these cuties from the cabbage patch.
What Every Kid Wanted
in the ‘90s
This decade was all about the
fun toys — ones that parents had
to line up early and fight massive
crowds to get. Little faces lit up on
Christmas morning if they were
lucky enough to get one of these
popular presents.
Nintendo 64: This gaming console
was one of the must-have gifts of
1996, and it was even named “Machine
of the Year” by Time Magazine
due to its speed and impressive
graphics. If a Nintendo 64 was under
the tree, the rest of Christmas
Day was likely spent playing with
Mario and the gang.
Tickle Me Elmo: Who could forget
the Tickle Me Elmo craze of 1996?The little red monster laughed and
vibrated each time it received a
hug. After being featured on Rosie
O’Donnell’s talk show, Elmo became
the “it” toy of the holiday season,
leaving parents scrambling to
get their hands on one.
Beanie Babies: With so many options
to choose from, Beanie Babies
made for a perfect stocking stuffer in
the ‘90s. From a variety of bears and
other animals to specialty selections
could pull in some extra cash
now, such as the Princess
bear from 1997, most kids of
decade were extremely excited if
gifted them with new Beanie
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Diana bear
this decade
Santa gifted
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