37 Toys You Definitely Had If You Grew Up in the Early 2000s

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There was something magical about growing up in the early 2000s. Be it the super-cool fashion trends, the iconic movies, or just the simpler times we got to enjoy as kids (read: no social media taking over our lives), the early 2000s were a great time to be a kid. Riding Razor scooters around the cul-de-sac with your friends after school, playing with Bratz dolls at every sleepover, and showing your competitive side during a tennis match courtesy of your cool friend who had the brand-new Nintendo Wii were just some of the highlights of our childhoods. If you, too, were raised on all the best toys out there, this list will bring back waves of nostalgia you never saw coming. Keep reading to see the best toys you most definitely had if you were a kid in the early 2000s.

— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes

01

Skip-It

Recess was always a blast with a Skip-It ($17, originally $19) around your ankle.

02

Tamagotchi

The responsibility of owning a Tamagotchi ($20, originally $17) was real but super satisfying (and slightly addicting).

03

Webkinz

The virtual world of Webkinz ($20) was all the rage, prompting us to own many of these small animals.

04

Playmobil

We could have spent days putting together our Playmobil ($70) kits.

05

Polly Pocket

Tiny and adorable, you could never go wrong with a Polly Pocket ($17).

06

Bop It!

The Bop It! ($15, originally $16) could occupy us for hours on end.

07

American Girl Doll

Because who didn't love owning an American Girl Doll ($65)?

08

Mad Libs

Mad Libs ($5) was a sleepover must.

09

Lisa Frank Coloring Books and Stickers

Tell us, was there anything better than doodling in this Lisa Frank Coloring Book and Stickers Super Set ($12) after school?

10

VideoNow

Sleepovers got a whole better when the VideoNow ($48) was around.

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My Scene Dolls

If you had a My Scene Doll ($70), you were so fetch.

13

Razor A-Kick Scooter

Let's be real, Razor A-Kick Scooters ($30) are still the best mode of transportation.

14

Bratz Doll

If you had a Bratz Doll ($25), you were automatically in the cool crowd.

15

Rienar Accurate Spinning Top

An old-school classic, this Rienar Accurate Spinning Top ($8) kept us entertained during class.

16

YoYa Toys Liquipen

Doodling was 100 times more fun with the YoYa Toys Liquipen ($25).

17

Spinning Light-Up Wand

When the lights turned low, this Spinning Light-Up Wand ($14) come out.

18

Slinky

Watching a Slinky ($3, originally $4) go downstairs was peak entertainment.

19

Candy Land Board Game

You knew it was a good day when you got to play the Candy Land Board Game ($13).

20

Aqua Mini Water Ring Game

It was game on when this Aqua Mini Water Ring Game ($9) was involved.

21

Baby Alive

This Baby Alive ($45, originally $63) grows. up. Who else is terrified?

22

Nintendo DS

Mario Kart was the name of the game when the Nintendo DS ($55) came out.

23

DDR Dance Mat

This DDR Dance Mat ($34) made playdates a success.

24

Guitar Hero

Get in the zone! Guitar Hero ($70) was the most intense game of all.

25

Game Boy Advance

The fun was never-ending when you were playing on this Game Boy Advance ($55).

26

Teenie Beanies

Who else had a huge collection of Teenie Beanies ($5)?

27

Temporary Butterfly Tattoos

Sleepovers always consisted of these Temporary Butterfly Tattoos ($7).

28

iPod Nano

When the iPod Nano ($39) came out, all other toys and online games were put to shame.

29

Pillow Pets

Cute and cozy, a Pillow Pet ($32) was the best to snuggle with.

30

Twister

If you didn't play Twister ($20) at family game night, was it even family game night?

31

Heelys

Let's just say that Heelys ($55) were both a toy and fashion statement.

32

Aquapets

OK, Aquapets ($16, originally $18) were so soothing to watch. Let's bring them back!

33

Groovy Girls

Who didn't love Groovy Girls ($15)? They were so cute!

34

Rubber Wristbands

Trading Rubber Bracelets ($11 for 48-pack) sometimes felt more like a chore than a game.

35

Glitter Tattoos

These Glitter Tattoos ($6) were hot, hot, hot.

36

Silly Bandz

Playing with Silly Bandz ($5, originally $6) during class is what got us through the school day.

37

Tickle Me Elmo

Oddly creepy yet still cute, the Tickle Me Elmo ($42, originally $38) was a hit back then (and now).

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