1950s: Barbie Doll
1960s: Etch-a-Sketch
The classic mechanical drawing toy was one of the most popular toys of the 1960s. Today, kids still love playing with this Hall of Fame resident.
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'60s: Lite-Brite
Hasbro released the Lite-Brite in 1967, and the dark was never the same. Kids created incredible LED-like designs using colored pegs and a black screen.
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1970s: Rubik's Cube
This tricky little puzzle is the top-selling puzzle game, ever. It was launched in the 1970s and the competitions came shortly after.
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1970s: Nerf Ball
The Nerf Ball, or the World's First Indoor Ball, experienced instant success after it was released. Parents everywhere rejoiced when their kids could throw balls in the house and not break everything.
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1980s: My Little Pony
My Little Pony became hugely popular when it was released in the 1980s, and was a household favorite that launched TV shows and film franchises.
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1980s: ThunderCats
The popular "ThunderCats" television program inspired the figurines. The toys were based on the series, and the characters were catlike humanoid heroes.
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