10 Classic Toys Your Grandkids Will Love
10 Nostalgic Toys Your Grandkids Will Love
Revisit iconic toys that have dazzled kids for decades and are still sold today
B Christopher / Alamy Stock Photo Each year, a must-have toy that every kid asks for sends parents, grandparents and other well-meaning adults on a frenzied search to find it in time for the holidays. But unlike fad products, have something special about them that manages to delight recipients generation after generation. Whether you want to take a trip down memory lane or are shopping for the youngster in your life, check out these iconic toys from the past that are still on store shelves today. Note: Prices vary. List prices from manufacturers are provided, if available. Otherwise, a representative price from a Dec. 10 check of online retailers Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com is provided. Prices exclude taxes and shipping. Join today and save 25% off the standard annual rate. Get instant access to discounts, programs, services, and the information you need to benefit every area of your life. of Easy-Bake Oven
Price: $34.99 Now featuring a , this can give your aspiring baker a first taste of cooking (with some adult supervision, naturally). The toy first hit shelves in 1963 and has helped introduce kids to the joys of baking ever since. of Lite Brite
Price: $14.99 Creativity glows and kids are amazed when colored pegs are illuminated. Unlike the original version, the classic toy is now battery powered and has LED lights so you don't have to worry about a bulb burning out. of Cabbage Patch Doll
Price: starting at $15.99 Cabbage Patch Kids are still up for “adoption” and now range in age, size, eye color, skin tone and more — and therefore price. Not much has changed to the toy's 1978 design, but thanks to the diverse selection of dolls you are sure to find the perfect match for the nurturing young ones in your life. of Etch A Sketch
Price: $12.88 (on Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com) In a world dominated by electronic screens, classic white knobs and “magic” screen may first puzzle the modern child. There is no charging, battery or Wi-Fi required to supply hours of drawing, shaking and erasing. of Tonka truck
Price: varies by type of truck (a dump truck was listed for $24.99 on Target.com) Fueled by imagination, take playing in the sandbox to a whole new level. The steel dump truck can be paired with the classic bulldozer and front loader to plow through all the sand and get the job done. of Slinky
Price: starting at $3.89 (on Amazon.com) , the walking spring toy, turns any staircase into a playground. A collector's edition of the toy is currently on sale in a box that resembles its original 1945 release. of Candyland
Price: $7.99 If your family is starting to sour on game night, try sweetening the options with a classic board game like , which has succeeded in bringing together generations of kids and adults for the ultimate “sweet little game." of Rubik s Cube
Price: $7.88 (on Amazon.com) With over 450 million sold globally, the has stimulated brainiacs for decades. For a more challenging puzzle, the company also offers a 4x4 cube that has an extra row to solve. of Spirograph
Price: $24.99 Watch young ones become mesmerized as they use a for the first time and see their pen dance around the paper. Not only does the timeless toy create intricate designs, it's fun and easy to use. of Lincoln Logs
Price: starting at $12.52 (on Walmart.com) are one of the few toys that have continued to entertain children for over 100 years. The logs, designed by John Lloyd Wright, son of the famous architect, are still constructed out of real wood and made in the United States. More on the Holidays br
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