7 Toys That Only ’70s Kids Will Understand

These far-out toys captured the imagination.

3) Shrinky Dinks

One of the most beloved of all the ’70s arts and crafts toys, Shrinky Dinks could become whatever you wanted, which is why we loved them so much! How many suncatchers we made from this stuff!

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2) Water Toys

Whether is was an oil and water toy or a the ubiquitous water ring toss, water toys encased in acrylic began to take off during the ’70s, which makes sense since there were fewer travel games on the market back then.

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1) Inchworm

This classic toy was a hit with little ones in the ’70s. In later years the toy underwent a series of cosmetic changes, but always kept that happy face and bouncy gate we first fell in love with.

These unique toys will always have a special meaning for those of use who grew up in the ’70s, even if they wouldn’t be best-sellers today.

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