Toy Insider Parent Charlene DeLoach stopped by Better Western Mass in Springfield to show off the top throwback toys that kids will love as much as their parents did a generation ago. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.

TRAPPER KEEPER GAME

Players strategically stash cards in their Trapper Keeper folders. Collect Homework, Quizzes, Signatures, Report Cards, Notes from Classmates, and Field Trip Slips to score the most points. Choose from one of three different Trapper Keeper designs.Players strategically stash cards in their Trapper Keeper folders. Collect Homework, Quizzes, Signatures, Report Cards, Notes from Classmates, and Field…

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SPEAK & SPELL

One of the earliest computerized learning systems, the Speak & Spell helps kids learn to spell using a speech synthesizer. Multiple play modes and challenge levels help kids have fun and learn at the same time. One of the earliest computerized learning systems, the Speak & Spell helps kids learn to spell using a speech…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99; $34.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 7+

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PRETTY, PRETTY PRINCESS

Kids can compete to become a princess in this classic ‘90s board game. The first player to collect all of their matching jewelry and the crown wins the title of pretty, pretty princess.

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.95
  • Age:
  • 5+

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TIMBER TOTS TREEHOUSE

Press the button at the top of the tree to reveal a cozy home inside, including an elevator, a fireplace, a living space, and more. Kids can store the included critters and accessories inside the treetop to take it on the go. Press the button at the top of the tree to reveal a cozy…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.95
  • Age:
  • 2+

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TAMAGOTCHI ON

Tamagotchi On offers on-the-go entertainment and teaches kids responsibility as they care for their pets. Features a colored screen and millions of options so kids can make personalized characters. An interactive mobile app adds more play value. Tamagotchi On offers on-the-go entertainment and teaches kids responsibility as they care for their pets. Features a colored…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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ARCADE1UP COUNTERCADES

These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple iconic retro games, including Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders, and Centipede.These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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