28 Things From The '80s That Women Now Between The Ages Of 36 And 45 Definitely Wanted For Christmas

    Back when all you really wanted in life was Lisa Frank stickers and a Peaches 'n Cream Barbie.

    Brian Galindo
    by Brian Galindo

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    1. Popples

    A pink, purple, and blue Popple sitting in a white box
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because there was something appealing about turning these guys into their ball shape. Also, they were extremely cute and very cuddly.

    2. Nintendo

    A Nintendo with one controller on a white background
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    Why you totally wanted this: There was NO gift in the '80s that kids wanted more than a Nintendo! It was just the ultimate!!!

    3. Lite-Brite

    A orange Lite Brite box with two kids on the cover putting lights on a clown pattern
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    Why you totally wanted this: First off, all the twinkling lights, and secondly, the Lite-Brite commercial and its catchy-AF jingle.

    4. Barbie Clothing

    A set of 9 various different Barbie clothes
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    Why you totally wanted this: At some point, all the Barbie clothes you owned began to look a little boring. It didn't matter that 99% of the time, your Barbie was naked; you needed more and more fashionable clothes for her (she needed to keep up with the times!). It was the '80s, the time of more and more!

    5. View-Master

    A red View-Master
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    Why you totally wanted this: There was something so magical about looking at all of the 3D vignettes. And, also, making it darker or lighter by putting your hand over the exterior lens part!

    6. View-Master Reels

    Jem View-Master reels still in the original packaging
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    Why you totally wanted this: View-Masters were fun to play with, but you could only look at the same ones so many times. Therefore, you always appreciated getting new reels to keep it fresh.

    7. Lil Miss Magic Hair and Lil Miss Makeup Doll

    A Lil Miss Magic Hair and Lil Miss MakeUp doll sitting in front of a white brick wall
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    Why you totally wanted this: A doll whose hair could grow? A doll whose makeup would appear with a swipe of water? Um, that was, like, '80s magic and made it a MUST-HAVE.

    8. Fisher-Price Micro Explorer Set

    Fisher-Price Micro Explorer Set case open showing a red play microscope and yellow instruction book inside
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because who didn't love playing a scientist or an explorer discovering a new fantastic species?

    9. American Girl books

    A set of dozen different American Girl doll books
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    Why you totally wanted this: Sometimes you couldn't get a doll or some of the accessories you wanted for them, but getting one of these books was almost the next-best thing...almost.

    10. Sticker Books

    A spiral-bound sticker book with "stickers" in purple letters written in the front of them
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because you could never have enough sticker books.

    11. My Little Pony Baby Sea Ponies

    Two baby blue My Little Pony sea horses one with lavender hair the other with yellow
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    Why you totally wanted this: 'Cause they were My Little Ponies made for the bath!!! MADE. FOR. THE. BATH.

    12. She-Ra: Princess of Power

    A She-Ra action figure holding her sword and shield standing next to a purple She-Ra comic
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    Why you totally wanted this: She-Ra was the ultimate '80s badass who didn't take shit from anybody. Plus, she was actually an action figure and not a doll.

    13. Charms

    Various charms on a gray cushion
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    Why you totally wanted this: It was nice just to have a huge collection of them, even if you didn't put them all on your necklace or bracelet — but, to be clear, you def tried to put as many charms as you could on your necklaces and bracelets.

    14. Colorforms

    A Minnie Fashion Show, Popples, and Garfield Colorforms play set
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    Why you totally wanted this: This was such a simple toy, which made it a charming thing to play with. Really, it was nice just arranging the Colorforms on the board and staring at it like art. Also, the addictive plasticky smell gave a huge appeal too.

    15. Troll Dolls

    A groom and bride troll doll set
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    Why you totally wanted this: They were so ugly, they were cute. They were also fun to collect and made perfect companions to My Little Pony and that world.

    16. Care Bears

    Six Care Bear stuffed animals laying on their backs with their heads forming a sort of circle
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because there was something so pure about them, but also, you knew that they would totally kick ass if you needed them to.

    17. Connect Four

    A Connect Four box featuring two kids playing it on the cover
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because as far as games go, this had the easiest rules — which meant you could play it immediately upon getting it.

    18. Roller Skates

    A pair of white roller skates with pink wheels and pink laces
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because owning a pair of roller skates (especially the high-top white ones) said, "I am serious about skating!"

    19. Lisa Frank Pencils, Accessories, and Stickers

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    Why you totally wanted this: They had so much cuteness and color overload that you couldn't resist them.

    20. Girl Talk Date Line

    A Girl Talk Date Line game board set up
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    Why you totally wanted this: The design was totally appealing, featuring super '80s-looking pastel colors. Plus, it was a dating game that made it seem so grown-up.

    21. California Raisins PVC Figures

    A California Raisin figure with its hand up and a Santa hat on
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    Why you totally wanted this: The commercials for the California Raisins were so much fun that you had to have a few of your own (to make them sing along to Motown songs).

    22. Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls

    A photo of a large group of Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls
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    Why you totally wanted this: These dolls were the ultimate '80s toy, and every kid wanted one. Plus, you could frame the birth certificate and send out announcements.

    23. Teddy Ruxpin

    A product shot of Teddy Ruxpin doll
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because you were convinced that he was more than a talking tape player and that he would come to life and be a cool-ass pet friend.

    24. Sweet Valley High Books

    A stack of Sweet Valley High books on a wooden table
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    Why you totally wanted this: You couldn't get enough of this very grown-up series and imagined that the books would be like your future high school experience.

    25. Peaches 'n Cream Barbie

    A Barbie wearing a peach ruffled dress and boa with silver sparkly top
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    Why you totally wanted this: Um, 'cause she was the most glamorous-looking doll ever!

    26. Conair Clear Phone

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    Why you totally wanted this: IT WAS A SEE-THROUGH PHONE. Also, the idea of having your own phone in your room was appealing.

    27. Swatch Watch

    A hot pink Swatch Watch
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    Why you totally wanted this: Because there was nothing more chic than a Swatch Watch in the '80s!

    28. Mall Madness

    Mall Madness box
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    Why you totally wanted this: The game looked interactive AF, and honestly, in the '80s, there was nothing cooler than a mall!