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They Couldn't Afford Real Pokemon Cards, So They Made Their Own Hilarious Versions

By Tanya
Pokemon cards were one of the hottest commodities when we were kids. Everyone just had to have that Charizard. The thing was, they were hard to come by and collecting them could get expensive. Of course a lot of kids managed to get a whole bunch of cards together over the years. The problem is that it's been quite some time since the Pokemon hey-day and we don't all have those old collections handy anymore. GiphyWhat happens when you get that sudden rush of nostalgia that can only be soothed by playing one of your favorite childhood games? You improvise.

Fads

13 Toys You Definitely Begged Your Parents For When You Were A Kid

By Tanya
Some toys were pretty important to you when you were a kid. You would beg and plead with your parents for them every holiday season or in the months leading up to your birthday. Sometimes these toys manage to come back into style, but will they bring you as much joy as they did back then? Probably not. Here are 13 of the best things you wish you absolutely asked for when you were a kid.Poo-ChiEbayFloamAmazonKoosh BallsEbayTamagotchisEbayLaser TagEbayRoller SkatesEbayBop ItEbayThere's more you absolutely remember asking for as a kid! Click to the next page and see if anything looks

Fads

13 Photos That Will Slap You In The Face With Nostalgia Harder Than Those Rubber Dodgeballs

By Tanya
Being a kid we pretty awesome, I think we can all agree on that. Everything felt like it was tailored to our very particular needs and it was super fun. There were countless TV shows, movies, and toys all built with our entertainment in mind. Sometimes when you see these things now you have this flood of memories flowing through your mind, let's see if these things trigger any for you! Gym class scootersAmazonBecause who needs fingers?! OdysseyGiant parachutesOdysseyThe literal best gym class imaginable! RedditHippity HopsEbayThe OdysseyDodge BallsImgurBecause it was obviously super fun to get whipped in the face with

Life

20 Playgrounds That Absolutely Should Not Exist

By Tanya
You would think designing a playground would be a fun task. Trying to figure out what makes kids happy while keeping them safe is a tough balance but it seems like something that would be an alright job. As it turns out, it's a lot harder than you might think. There's a lot of things that can go VERY wrong. Sometimes the theory of a play structure sounds great, but when you actually build it the result is something less than stellar. These playgrounds are reminiscent of those horrifying abandoned theme parks we looked at before, except they don't have

Toys

The Coolest 90s Toy That Everyone Forgets About, Do You Remember It?

By Tanya
Some cartoons were better than others, that's just well known. Some shows like Animaniacs, Beetlejuice, and The Simpsons are still fondly remembered to this day. There were however a lot of cartoons that seem to have been forgotten even though their merchandise was super popular!Who used to watch the show Mighty Max? This cartoon was actually based on the toys but the toy definitely was the more popular of the two.  The show was only on for 2 seasons between 1993-1994, but the toys ran much longer! They started in 1992 and were in production until 1996 and

Toys

10 Of The Weirdest Dolls Of The 90s That You Desperately Wanted To Own

By Tanya
The collections of dolls we all had in the 90s were pretty outstanding. There were a bunch of different options to choose from depending on your interests, price limit, and just how crazy you wanted it to be. They also all kind of looked the same no matter who made them...There was everything from a doll who could somersault, a doll who could full on roller-skate, and even a few different ones that would use a toilet.  Let's see how many of these weird dolls you remember! 1. Baby Tumbles SurpriseYou know what, you probably shouldn't teach young

90s

Make Your 90s Dreams Come True With A Polly Pocket Purse

By Tanya
The original Polly Pockets were the absolute best. Sure, they still make them now but they are nothing like what we remember. Instead, we have to settle for out memories and just dream of the days where our cute little doll houses fit in our pockets.Well, not so fast! For everyone who is missing their childhood favorites, a company based in UK has the answer for you. It's the cutest little Polly Pocket themed purse that is in a heart shape so it looks exactly like your old sets! The "Pink Polly Pocket Heart Shaped Cross Body Bag" looks

Toys

8 Of The Weirdest Play-Doh Sets That Will Make You Want To Be A Kid Again

By Tanya
Play-Doh was one of the best toys ever. They had so many different sets that were so fun to play with and I know for certain you remember that smell. There were a few sets that were the most desirable of them all. The best of the best, the top of our Christmas lists, or the things we wished for when we blew out our birthday candles. There are so many classic kits, let's see if you remember any of them! 1. Fix Me Up DocThe weirdest thing on this box isn't even the open human with the child manically

80s

Can You Name This Classic Toy From Your Childhood?

By Tanya
The happiest robot around town was the dream toy for a lot of kids back in the day. He was pretty much on all of our Christmas lists. He actually still gets made now which is crazy impressive! Not a lot of toys get to continue on through the generations, but this little buddy absolutely has. Can you name it? It became popular in the 80s with its interchangeable cards that would let you use the buttons on the side to interact with the questions it would ask you. It helped kids learn math, spelling, matching, and music! Do you

90s

The Crazy 90s Recall That Made Us All A Little Afraid Of Our Dolls

By Tanya
There seems to be a lot of recalls of products because your kid might choke on a piece, but there are very few done because the toy may choke on you. There was a Cabbage Patch doll in the 90s that actually had to be recalled because it was chewing on children. It actually was pretty serious because it would actually rip out their hair and swallow it down! The Snacktime Kid Cabbage Patch Doll looked like most other Cabbage Patch Kids but it had one very huge difference. The doll had a motorized mouth that you could feed in
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