We didn’t have tablets, we didn’t have X-boxes, AI, modern technology – and we certainly couldn’t game with our friends.
Children of the day had to make much more use of the magic world of imagination to get their thrills. I remember sitting in a cardboard box with a plastic steering wheel stuck to the wall. I certainly clocked up some great miles back then.
In fact, if you ask anyone who grew up in that era they are pretty certain to tell you just how brilliant simplicity was.
Here we take a look at just some of the toys that boys and girls of the 80’s will have had in their toy cupboards.
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13. McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal toys
Like now, no trip to McDonalds was complete for any kid without a Happy Meal toy. The Fraggle Rock version was another bit hit with the kids and were great to play with. Photo: Google
14. View-Master
We didn't have the internet back then of course and a viewmaster was a perfect way to transport yourself into another world. With plenty of reels of great images, the View-Master opened up a world of fun and exploration. Photo: Getty
15. Etch-a-sketch
Every 80's kid probably owned an etch-a-sketch, whether a budding artist in the making or someone who just wanted to doodle and mess around. They were a brillaint way of distracting the mind and being able to draw on the go without the hassle of transporting your arts and craft sets. Photo: Google