15 Retro Toys We Love

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Rocket Racer

Sometimes toys don’t need to be technologically advanced to be really cool. Just roll back this classic tin metal toy and watch it race. Enjoy this toy outdoors and these winter toys, too.

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TINKERTOY®

Tinkertoys have long been an introduction into construction for children as they create whatever kind of contraption their imagination allows. Tinkertoys’ influence has been recognized and the toy is part of the National Toy Hall of Fame, inducted in 1998. Try these tips to get kids to learn about tools.

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Slinky, Silly Putty, Frisbee and Play-Doh

We lumped all of these together because they seem to be a staple of many childhoods, which may or may not make them retro. Plus we can kind of imagination an awesome creation that can be made when all four are combined, think of a wobbling Frisbee attached to a slinky. If you have an old toy in an attic, you might be sitting on a pile of money.

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