It’s December, and that means Christmas is so close you can almost feel it in the air!

To help us all get into the holiday spirit, Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht joined the History Channel as they remembered what toys were on everyone’s wish list in the 1970s.

Grab yourself a hot cocoa, sit back, and take a stroll down memory lane.

About the author

Christopher Braun

Christopher Braun

Christopher Braun is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. He is a recent transplant from Ohio, and spends the bulk of his free time reading, running and exploring his new home in New York. When he’s not at home or in the office, he’s on a park bench somewhere, enjoying fresh air with his nose deep in a novel or magazine. With a lifelong interest in literature and art, Christopher loves any toy that helps kids share their creativity and imagination with family and friends. He thinks coloring books and crayons are necessary for a fulfilling life and no home is too small for a craft closet. To keep up with Christopher, follow him on Twitter @chrisjamesbraun.

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