How do the prices of classic toys from the 1980s compare to toys today? Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by You & Me on Chicago’s WCIU to talk about how prices have increased or decreased over the years. Some toys, such as Lite Brite or Casio Keyboards, have decreased in price since the 1980s. Other toys, such as Cabbage Patch Kids or Strawberry Shortcake dolls, have increased in price over time.

For more on the hottest new toys of the season be sure to view our Spring and Summer Toy Guide.

About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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