When it comes to hot holiday toys, what’s old is fun again. Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik stopped by Cincy Lifestyle to show off the best retro toys that kids will enjoy as much as their parents did one 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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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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POUND PUPPIES

Reminiscent of the originals, these soft puppies are ready for adoption. They feature varying facial and eye expressions, ear lengths, and fur colors. Each includes a pet carrier-shaped package, a care sheet, and official adoption papers.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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LATCHKITS POODLE 3D

This latch hook kit includes everything kids need to create a 12-inch rug or wall hanging of a pink poodle. The kit features multilength yarn pieces that kids use to make a 3D image.This latch hook kit includes everything kids need to create a 12-inch rug or wall hanging of a pink poodle. The kit…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • 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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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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