Popular toys and games in the 1960s

Mine A Million: Business Game Monaco Grand Prix Monopoly Mouse Trap Game Moviemaker Par-Golf Pit Pro Shot Golf Railroader Risk Snakes And Ladders Soccerama Spirograph Table Soccer The Sir Francis Chichester Game Top Banana Game It became incredibly popular and shortages led to some violence between shoppers in the weeks before the holidays. The Tamagotchi was a handheld simulation game where you had to feed, play with, and take care of a virtual pet.

Early versions of the game required constant attention, because the pet could die without frequent interaction. These robotic talking creatures were simultaneously cute and creepy, which may be why Furbies became so popular. They even have their own language: Furbish. Millions of these big-eared creatures were sold during their first three years and, somehow, they are still around. From an anime TV series to movies, the franchise continued to grow.

But the United States release of the trading cards and other merchandise helped propel the franchise even further. Games are still being released to this day. The Razor Scooter was a foldable, compact transportation toy for kids to ride around on. Within the first six months of it being on the market, over 5 million scooters were sold and it was named toy of the year in The popularity grew after people began using them for stunts.

Their big heads, heavy use of makeup, and unique fashion differentiated them from the ever-popular Barbie. The dolls have achieved immense success and have led to spin-offs and media ventures, including a movie, a TV series, and video games.

Though initially launched in , Beyblades began to be sold internationally by Hasbro in The toy let you launch spinning tops on the ground and "battle" others in a small plastic stadium by smashing into them.

Kids even entered official competitions against each other. This robot came pre-programmed with moves that it could do, but it could also be controlled by a remote control.

He could pick things up and throw them , as well as broadcast vocals. The Nintendo DS was a handheld game console that featured dual screens, one of which was a touchscreen. It was an experimental system meant to complement Nintendo's other consoles, but became successful on its own.

As of March , the DS has become the best-selling handheld system to date. The Xbox was the follow-up to the original Xbox and allowed users to connect to the internet for game downloads and updates, which has since become an integral part of the video game industry. Nintendo's follow-up to the GameCube, the Wii was released in and introduced its new handheld controller.

It was met with great success and earned the titles of best of show and best hardware at the Electronic Entertainment Expo E3 in When the iPod Touch launched, it was called the "iPhone without the iPhone" because it had most of the features of an iPhone without the cellular network.

The handheld device made the iPod easier to use and gave it more functions. Disney once again had a hit animated film with "WALL-E" in , and the merchandise following the film's release complemented it.

From plush toys to an interactive action figure, there was something for every kid that loved the movie. The adorable plush robotic hamsters were originally called Go Go Hamsters in the UK, and became a huge hit during the Christmas season. The Apple iPad was first released in April , revolutionizing the way people used tablets.

The touchscreen tablet would go on to sell 15 million units before the second generation iPad was released in The portable tablet from learning company LeapFrog was designed just for kids. The touchscreen device could have educational games downloaded via apps or use cartridges. What toys did kids play with in the s? The most popular toys in the s were:. What board games did families play with in the s?

The most popular board games in the s were:. It was the year of the monsters as grotesque, fanstastic and sinister figures showed up on toy counters and became and immediate hit. Dolls returned to the more conventional. Electrically powered racing cars continued to cut into the popularity of the electric train.

Children all over the country were learning how to ride skateboards. With more riders came more injuries. The Monty Hall Version. Share On Facebook. She is a wife and mother of 3 with a fun-loving spirit, believing that family and relationships are invaluable.

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