22 Nostalgic Toys You Can Still Buy Today, From Tamagotchi to Bop It!

Slinky ($4)

We know we're not the only ones who thought that watching a slinky glide down the stairs was peak entertainment.

Konsait Kids Temporary Butterfly Tattoos ($5)

Sleepovers weren't complete without these butterfly tattoos, and picking the perfect one (or a few) was never an easy task.

Mad Libs ($5)

Mad Libs was a sleepover staple that never failed to end in uncontrollable laughter.

Blue Panda Silicoen Rubber Bracelets ($8, originally $12)

Remember when trading rubber bracelets was the thing to do? Stacking them up your entire forearm wasn't just normal; it was practically a status symbol.

Rienar Accurate Spinning Top ($8, originally $10)

An old-school classic, this spinning top kept us entertained during class and beyond.

Candy Land ($13)

You knew it was a good day when you got to play the Candy Land board game. If you got Queen Frostine's card early on, you were riding high.

Aihanlu Ankle Skip Ball for Kids ($14, originally $17)

Recess was always a blast with a Skip-It (or in this case, a Skip It-inspired toy) around your ankle.

Barbie Polly Pocket Dreamhouse Compact ($14, originally $20)

Tiny and adorable, you could never go wrong with a Polly Pocket set. These days, the classic toy comes in countless versions, but this Barbie Dreamhouse collab is easily one of our favorites.

Bratz Alwayz Sasha Fashion Doll ($15, originally $25)

If you had a Bratz doll, you were automatically in the cool crowd. From their tiny accessories to their over-the-top glam, they set themselves apart from every other doll on the market.

PIDIPI TOYS Spinning Light Up Wand ($15)

When the lights dimmed, we couldn't resist pulling out this epic spinning light-up wand.

Bop It! ($16, originally $17)

The Bop It! could occupy us for hours on end, and given the fact that it has over 10,000 five-star ratings, it's clear that it's still a hit today.

YoYa Toys Liquipen ($18, originally $20)

Doodling was 100 times more fun with these mesmerizing pens, which were kind of like the writing utensil version of a lava lamp.

Twister ($20, originally $25)

If you didn't play Twister at family game night, was it even family game night? Something about seeing that box come out always sparked pure excitement.

Webkinz ($20)

The virtual world of Webkinz was all the rage, prompting us to own so many of these small animals. It's been a hot minute since we logged on, but you can still order your favorite and jump back in.

Baby Alive Time for School Baby Doll Set ($25, originally $30)

Yep, this doll actually drinks from her juice box and wets her diaper — just in case you forgot. Her name is Baby Alive, after all.

Razor A-Kick Scooters ($30, originally $40)

Let's be real, Razor A-Kick Scooters are still the best mode of transportation, and we bet the kids in your life would back us up on that.

Pillow Pets Originals Stuffed Animal Plush Toy ($35)

Cute and cozy, a Pillow Pet was the best to snuggle with — and who's to say it still isn't? Choose from so many adorable creatures!

Tamagotchi ($39)

The responsibility of owning a Tamagotchi was real but super satisfying (and slightly addicting).

Heelys Unisex-Child Voyager Tennis Shoe ($55)

Heelys — sneakers with built-in wheels that let you walk or roll — were the ultimate fusion of a toy and fashion statement in the early aughts.

American Girl WellieWishers Camille Doll ($65)
Flipping through the American Girl catalog and circling dream dolls and accessories was an event in itself. But actually owning one? Even better.

My Scene Madison Doll ($100)

If you had a My Scene doll, you were so fetch. We're obsessed with how Madison's outfit still fits today's trends.

Playmobil Large City Zoo ($240)

We could have spent days assembling our Playmobil kits. The 200+ pieces weren't intimidating, they were exciting.

Lauren Harano (she/her) is a contributor for PS and was formerly an editor for PS Living, Beauty, and Shop. She's a Southern-California-native-turned-New-Yorker with a passion for skin care, murder mysteries, and online shopping. She gets equally excited about good books and coconut popsicles and will never (ever) say no to buying more beauty products she doesn't need. Aside from PS, her work can be found in the pages of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen as well as online at InStyle, Esquire, NBC, and various food and travel sites. Reach her at [email protected] for all editorial-related inquiries.