For many children from the 70s, 80s and 90s, the game was not about screens or virtual worlds. The fun was in simple objects, often made of wood, plastic or metal, which required imagination and dexterity. Looking back, realize how these toys shaped whole generations. Today, for the younger ones, they seem so far away that they almost get confused with museum pieces.
Simple but classic
According to the site specializing in Central Nostalgia Popular Culture, the top was a compulsory presence among children in any recreation. Just a rope and way in the wrist to make it ride the floor. It wasn’t just a toy: it was also a competition, a way to measure skill among friends.
Another classic was Yo-Yo, a small disc attached to a rope that descended and climbed in successive movements. Those who dominated this ‘art’ could display tricks that impressed their colleagues. Although it still exists, he lost his prominent place in the recreational.
The fascination of 3D images
View-Master offered something unique: the feeling of looking at photographs in three dimensions. Small discs with images fit into the display and suddenly came scenarios that seemed to gain depth. For many it was a magic discovery. Today, in the face of digital virtual reality, it looks like a collection object.
Flippers, the royalty of cafes
Flippers machines, also known as Pinball, filled cafes and bars with lights and metal sounds. The goal was simple: not dropping the ball. For those who grew up in these times, the flippers table has been the scene of whole afternoons of challenge and fun.
Dolls made of paper
Among the most delicate toys were the paper dolls. With clipping clothes, they allowed you to exchange visuals and create stories. The role could rip easily, but it was never an obstacle to children’s creativity.
When technology was portable
Prior to consoles and smartphones, there was a generation fascinated by portable electronic games. Small appliances with monochrome screens offered hours of entertainment with titles such as tetris or simple races. Basic sounds and rudimentary graphics, but enough to entertain long trips.
Toys that came to life
Another example was rope toys. Just run a small key to see dolls or can animals mechanically moved. These were moments of astonishment and laughter, the result of a simple ingenuity.
According to, all these objects today have more value as a memory than as a toy. For those who lived them, they keep memories of a childhood made of simple gestures and a lot of imagination. For the younger ones, they just look like relics of a time that no longer comes back.
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