The best toys since 1980 - How many did you own?

No matter how old you are, there are always those toys that you remember from your childhood.

The ones that you always wanted and the ones that brought you countless hours of joy.

Here is a list courtesy of Christmas Connection in the UK of all the best toys since 1980.

1980 – The Rubik’s Cube

With 43 quintillion different combinations (really), you can guarantee that the puzzle with never be the same.

1981 – The Lego Train Set

Lego is still a major Christmas treat now – but has the train set ever been beaten?

1982 – BMX Bike

Because excercise.

1983 – Cabbage Patch Kids

Designed by a single art student, these have actually sold a staggering 115 million units worldwide.

1984 – Transformers Figures

Back when they were actually cool.

1985 – Care Bears

Admit it – who still has their Care Bear? There were 40 million sold worldwide.

1986 – Lazer Tag

Genuinely exciting technology for the 80s, girls and boys couldn’t get enough of lighting each other’s chest pads up by pointing a plastic gun at them.

1987 – Koosh Ball

SQUISHY. You can find knock offs of these but they’re just not the same.

1988 – Ghostbusters toys

Who you gonna call?

1989 – Game Boy

Super Mario and Tetris – what a time to be alive.

1990 – Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures

Shredder was always the best

1991 – Sega Game Gear

Despite not reaching the dizzying heights of Game Boy popularity, the Game Gear shifted 11 million units worldwide.

1992 – WWF Figurines

Remember when WWF (now WWE) wasn’t considered niche?

1993 – Talkboy

Inspired by Home Alone, this voice recorder was way more fun than it should have been. Slowing your voice down to a slur provided hours of hysterics.

1994 – Power Rangers toys

In the era of Mighty Morphin Rangers, everyone needed the full set of these bad boys.

1995 – Pogs

Yes, small plastic discs actually took over our lives in the 90s. 350 million Pogs were sold. Just, wow.

1996 – Tickle me Elmo

Cute – and a little weird.

1997 – Tamagotchi

Keeping it alive was the real test. And you thought the Rubik’s Cube was challenging?

1998 – The Furby

The cute, fuzzy, interactive toy which picked up your language. Great for scaring your Grandma.

1999 – Pokemon Nintendo games

Pokemon cards, video games, cartoons, merchandise, films – yep, this franchise had staying power. And the Nintendo games really kicked it off.

2000 – Razor Scooter

They seem to have made a bit of a comeback, but scooters were the in thing at the turn of the millennium.

2001 – Bratz

Step aside Barbie – make up, massive lip stick and mini skirts are the future. Oh how parents LOVED these…

2002 – Beyblades

The latest battling contest collectibles born from an action cartoon. The fad died out quickly.

2003 – Robosapien

An interactive robot with pre programmed moves which can be controlled. What’s not to love?

2004 – Nintendo DS

The 2000s version of the Game Boy – with a token addictive Mario game.

2005 – Roboraptor

It’s Robosapien – in DINOSAUR form. Why did it take so long!?

2006 – Fly Pentop computer

A computer pen that was supposed to help kids with their homework. Finally parents didn’t need to feel guilty about buying their child an electronic gift.

2007 – Smart Cycle Physical

Because actual bikes can’t be used indoors, this was the next best thing.

2008 – Dance Mat

High School Musical and contests in arcades made these a must have. And New Year’s Eve parties have been better ever since.

2009 – Bakugoen Battle

You throw a plastic monster and the one with the highest stats wins. It’s like REAL POKEMON.

2010 – Kidizoom videocam

A camcorder designed just for kids with added visual effects. Win.

2011 – Electronic Test Tube

A modern ‘alien in an egg’. These were harder to care for than a Tamagotchi. 12 hours of light a day!? What am I? A parent!?

2012 – Nerf Gun

Shooting foam discs at your friends never gets old.

2013 – Furby – new generation!

Yep, they were back – and this time they came with apps. Because, of course they did.

2014 – Kidizoom Smartwatch

Another app based product, these were great for those who couldn’t afford or couldn’t trust their kids not to break an iWatch.