Top Christmas Gifts From The Year You Were Born
These are the TOP CHRISTMAS GIFTS from 1961-1990!
(If you're looking for 1991-2021, you can find that list here: https://catcountryutah.com/the-biggest-christmas-toys-of-the-last-30-years/)
1961: Slip & Slide
Found here: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/accidental-invention-slip-n-slide-180975236/
1962: SuperBall
Found here: https://www.fairmont-mayakoba.com/blog/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-super-bowl/
1963: Easy-Bake Oven
Found here: https://www.mnhs.org/blog/collectionsupclose/
1964: G.I. Joe
Found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/ov7x3b/1964_gi_joe_action_figure/
1965: Operation
Found here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115257238440
1966: Twister
Found here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/223987311991
1967: Battleship
Found here: https://www.target.com/p/battleship-game-retro-series-1967-edition/-/A-50696068?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012732838&CPNG=PLA_Toys%2BShopping_Local%7CToys_Ecomm_Hardlines&adgroup=SC_Toys&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=1026999&targetid=pla-517349206223&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl862ueKI_AIViwjnCh1yZg97EAQYASABEgLLXvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
1968: Hot Wheels
Found here: https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Custom_Mustang
1969: Chemistry Set
Found here: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-of-the-chemistry-set-70359831/
1970: Lite-Brite
Found here: https://a.co/d/aaW3HlO
1971: Space Hoppers
Found here: https://www.livingly.com/The+Most+Popular+Christmas+Toy+from+the+Year+You+Were+Born
1972: Uno
Found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/206918538/sale-vintage-uno-game-deluxe-edition
1973: Walkie Talkies
Found here: https://www.livingly.com/The+Most+Popular+Christmas+Toy+from+the+Year+You+Were+Born
1974: Tonka Toy Trucks
Found here: https://a.co/d/aNjDTYi
1975: Pet Rocks
Found here: https://www.livingly.com/The+Most+Popular+Christmas+Toy+from+the+Year+You+Were+Born
1976: Connect Four
Found here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/303852306079832496/
1977: Star Wars Action Figures
Found here: https://poshmark.com/listing/1977-VINTAGE-STAR-WARS-LUKE-SKYWALKER-action-figureKennerNEVER-OPENED-RARE-6361413e8d7a3c14bd36329a?utm_source=gdm_men&utm_campaign=17740645823&campaign_id=17740645823&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-1818256282760&gcid=610139951993&ggid=138807025876&gdid=c&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxqSdweGI_AIVNi-tBh1AEQSDEAQYBCABEgLGXPD_BwE
1978: Simon
Found here: https://www.ebay.com/p/1101375573
1979: Atara VCS
Found here: https://www.chess.com/blog/BenRedic/retro-computer-chess-part-4-atari-video-chess-1979
1980: The Rubik's Cube
Found here: https://rubiks.com/en-US/
1981: Lego Trains
Found here: http://legocatalogues.tonycookdesigner.co.uk/medium-lego-catalogue-trains/1981-medium-lego-catalogue-trains/
1982: BMX Bikes
Found here: https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/tensor/59323/3
1983: Cabbage Patch Kids
Found here: https://www.thecubiclechick.com/2011/12/10/throwback-cabbage-patch-kid-christmas-frenzy-1983/
1984: Transformers
Found here: https://news.tfw2005.com/2014/04/08/30-years-of-transformers-in-30-days-1984-179577
1985: Nintendo
Found here: https://a.co/d/5jhSSzt
1986: Laser Tag
Found here: Pinterest.com
1987: Jenga
Found here: http://popcultureaddictlifeguide.blogspot.com/2013/09/jenga.html
1988: Starling Lineup Collectibles
Found here: Amazon.com
1989: Gameboy
Found here: https://a.co/d/aMKXAl2
1990: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
SmithsonianMag.com, Fairmont-Mayakoba.com, Minnesota Historical Society, Vintage Toy Archive, Ebay, Amazon, A Pop Culture's Guide To Life, Pinterest, TFW2005, The Cubicle Chick, BMX Museum, LegoCatalogoues.tonycookdesigner.co.uk, Rubiks.com, Chess.com, Target, Livingly, Etsy, Hot Wheels Wiki,