Last week, we gave you tips on finding that must-have toy. Today, we’re bringing a bit of nostalgia with this fun infographic by Personal Creations. It illustrates the past 25 years of popular Christmas toys, including some all time favorites like Easy Bake Oven and Furby. While we don’t care to remember the mile-long lines for Tickle Me Elmo, who can argue against our kids’ joy when it’s unwrapped on Christmas morning? Take a walk down memory lane—did you wish for any of these toys from Santa?
Ali Mierzejewski is the editor-in-chief at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider. With more than a decade of industry experience, Ali is a trusted source for parents, gift-givers, manufacturers, retailers, and more on the latest trends and hottest products. Whether you’re shopping for the best toys for kids — or looking for the latest in geek culture and entertainment for yourself — Ali’s expertise has you covered. When she’s not building LEGO sets or unwinding with a puzzle, Ali is obsessing over the latest season of The Bachelor, scrolling through Gritty’s Twitter, or rewatching The West Wing (for the 100th time). She is also a self-proclaimed expert on the history and lore of the entire Bachelor franchise. Ali has been featured on TODAY, The Wendy Williams Show, Yahoo Finance, Fox & Friends, HLN, The Weather Channel, ABC World News Now, and more. You can follow her on Instagram @hashtagtrendy.