The 1980s shelf
1980s things worth remembering.
Neon grids, arcade cabinets, and mixtapes.
35 catalogued finds
Nintendo Entertainment System
“nintendo entertainment system”
He-Man Action Figure
“he-man action figure”
Nintendo Game Boy
“nintendo game boy”
Jenga
“wood block tower game”
Koosh Ball
“rubber string ball”
Transformers Action Toy
“transformers action toy”
Rubik's Cube
“colored cube puzzle”
Speak & Spell
“orange spelling computer”
Teddy Ruxpin
“talking bear cassette”
Guess Who?
“face flipping guessing game”
Cabbage Patch Kids
“adoption doll craze”
Care Bears
“bears with belly symbols”
My Little Pony
“colorful pony toys”
Trivial Pursuit
“trivia wedge board game”
Chia Pet
“ch ch ch chia”
Frogger Mini Arcade
“frog crossing road game”
Cassette Bluetooth Player
“walkman style cassette”
Galaga Mini Arcade
“tiny galaga arcade”
Boombox
“big cassette radio”
Strawberry Shortcake Doll
“strawberry shortcake doll”
Pac-Man Mini Arcade
“arcade yellow guy eating dots”
Capri Sun
“silver pouch drink”
Micro Machines
“micro machines”
Ring Pop
“old candy ring”
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
“red yellow toy car”
Big League Chew
“shredded bubble gum pouch”
Fun Dip
“flavored sugar dip powder”
Rubiks Snake Puzzle
“rubiks snake puzzle”
Fashion Plates
“fashion rubbing plates”
Plasma Ball
“electric lightning ball”
Bubble Tape
“six feet of gum tape”
Push Pop
“push-up lollipop tube”
VHS Tape
“black plastic tape”
Casio F91W Watch
“black digital watch”
Nerds Candy
“tiny crunchy candy”