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Day-to-Night Barbie reversed her skirt and changed shoes for the city. $9.99. Did you ever get the black version? Source: 1985 Sears Christmas Wish …

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The Super Powers Hall of Justice had a jail, a computer console, and a landing pad. $27.99. Who was your first Super Powers figure? Source: 1985 Sea…

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Barbie's show horse had a combable mane and poseable legs. $9.99. Did the horse ever stand up straight? Source: 1985 Sears Christmas Wish Book, scan…

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A.G. the bear listened to your voice and answered in bear talk. He was 15 inches of plush and one 9-volt battery. Which electronic pet actually worke…

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The Transformers Insecticon 3-pack was $13.99. Three bugs, three robots. Which one did you break first? Source: 1985 Sears Christmas Wish Book, scan…

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Megan and Sundance were $12.99, with a comb, flowered brush, and scented sticker. Which My Little Pony did you actually keep? Source: 1985 Sears Chr…

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Talk 'n Play was $58.99 and asked questions out loud. Which cassette did you wear out? Source: 1985 Sears Christmas Wish Book, scan page 538, via In…

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The GoBots enemy headquarters had a trap door and a Vapor Chamber. $24.99. Did you side with GoBots or Transformers? Source: 1985 Sears Christmas Wi…

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The Fisher-Price camera used 110 film and a flip flash. $27.99, or $23.99 after rebate. How many rolls did you waste on the dog? Source: 1985 Sears …

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The GI Joe Battle Platform had a radar screen and adjustable legs. $16.99 in the 1985 Wish Book. Which vehicle did you never get? Source: 1985 Sears…

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Early 90s toy ads. Which toy did you ask for and never get?

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Every TMNT Playmates commercial from 1988 to 1997. Which figure was your first?

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Tag the sibling who begged louder in the toy aisle. The answer is probably you.

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The Kawasaki KLT 250 made a clicking motor sound and had extra-large wheels. $24.99. Did you ride it until the plastic cracked? Source: 1985 Sears C…

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The play oven and range had four burners and a smoked oven door. $36.99. What was the first thing you cooked? Source: 1985 Sears Christmas Wish Book…

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The 664-piece Lego King's Castle was $42.99. The Town Delivery Center was $19.99. Which set never got finished? Source: 1985 Sears Christmas Wish Bo…

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The 32-piece Barbie wedding outfit included a garter and trousseau. $9.99, or 2 for $8.49 each. Which outfit did you put on layaway? Source: 1985 Se…

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80s and 90s monster toy ads. Which one scared you a little?

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The 180-piece Construx Star Force set was $18.99. Glow-in-the-dark pieces and a lot of little connectors. Did yours survive the carpet? Source: 1985…

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