There is something magical about the toys we played with when we were kids. It doesn’t matter what generation we grew up in, those toys will always hold a special place in our hearts. Spending hours playing and using our imagination means those memories are deeply loved, and anytime we get to revisit those toys, it’s a boost of serotonin.
While many of the toys we played with as kids are no longer on store shelves, reminiscing and revisiting is never a bad thing to do. Just like ’90s fashion, things have gotten better in terms of games and toys. But there’s nothing quite like the simplicity of Game Boy or remembering to check-in with our Tamagotchi.
Have you ever wondered what the most popular ’90s toys were around the world? We know what we enjoyed playing with, but what about the rest of the world? If yes, we’ve got answers for you. Take a look at the top ’90s toys in each country – they’re full of retro surprises!
Canada
Mexico
There was something really magical about Polly Pocket toys – the original ones from the ’90s and not the ones that came out when our kids were little. These were literally pocket-sized, and the kids in Mexico clearly had a really good time playing with their sets, too.
Brazil
Polly Pocket was also the most popular toy in Brazil because they knew how to have fun during that decade, too. Some kids were lucky enough to have a few different scenes for their micro doll to play in. These compact toys delivered hours and hours of fun.
Puerto Rico
Betty Spaghetty was another character that had blonde hair and was responsible for inspiring an interest in the fashion world for so many kids. She was a cool preteen or teen girl who had all the latest tech, like laptops and a cell phone. While the doll is no longer in circulation, a picture of Betty will always bring back the best memories.
Great Britain
There aren’t a lot of games that are able to be played alone, with a friend, or a group of people – especially one that’s handheld. But that’s probably what made the ’90s Bop-It so popular in Great Britain. There are so many different versions now, but the original that asks to bop it, twist it, or pull it will forever be the best one.
Germany
Atari Jaguar is one of the word’s first video game consoles. It was released around the same time as other systems like Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. While the brand didn’t win against the other video game consoles over time, Germany says it was a favorite to play in the ’90s.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s favorite ’90s toy was the same as Canada – the beloved Tamagotchi. The handheld digital pet was popular around the world after a Japanese toymaker released it to the world. We would spend hours taking care of our egg and watch it turn into a small digital pet, and we worked hard to make sure that pet was happy, fed, and loved on.
