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7 Retro Toys That Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

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You’re never too old to feel like a kid. If you needed a reminder of that, one of these seven retro toys will likely help you capture that youthful feeling again.

Rubik’s Cube

A Rubik’s Cube can provide hours of critical thinking fun or seconds of fun if you’re one of those incredible people that’s a Speedcuber.

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Etch A Sketch

Something so simple like an Etch A Sketch can provide hours of fun, and the people that are able to create complex images with it are truly talented.

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Slinky

Whether alone or in pairs, Slinky still remains a wonderful toy.

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Lite Brite

Lite Brite provides hours of fun and creativity. Whether you use a template or freestyle, everyone’s an artist with Lite Brite

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View Master

View Master is the delightful low-tech slideshow that even in a digital world is still a hoot to click through!

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Rock ‘Em Sock Em Robots

Not quite sure how the movie adaptation around Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots starring Vin Diesel will turn out, but at least the classic fighting game on its own is still cool!

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Magic 8 Ball

Believe it or not, Mattel is also working on a live-action adaptation around the Magic 8 Ball. (Yes, seriously.) Like the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, we’re not quite sure what that movie will look like, but at least the original toy still provides you with the insight to life’s biggest questions.

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Sometimes we want to relive our favorite childhood memories. And we can't think of a better way than with these super cool retro toys. We hope these toys help you reminisce about the good ole days.

Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create?  Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com. 
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights