15 Nostalgic Products From Claire's That Kids Today Totally Wouldn't Understand

By Lauren Levy

Updated on 5/25/2018 at 12:40 PM

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Kids these days: they might think that you're totally clueless when it comes to social media and smartphone intricacies, but they're the ones who just don't get it sometimes. Even though this generation is exposed to Claire's and all of the accessory store's shiny wonders, the products that fill this beloved shop are a bit different.

As iPhone gear replaces epic landlines and selfie sticks are stocked instead of Polaroid i-Zone Pocket Cameras and Tamagotchis, this generation is not only missing out on some of the best products that Claire's had to offer, but they also wouldn't even get them if they had the chance. Check out these 15 once-beloved items that your kids just wouldn't even understand — and what they'd surely say about them.

01
Tamagotchi

Tamagotchi

"Is there an app for that?"

Tamagotchi Friends — Purple Gem ($15)

02
Best Friend Mood Jewelry

Best Friend Mood Jewelry

"My Snapchat is a better indication of my current mood and BFF . . . "

Mood Best Friend Heart Necklace ($12)

03
See-Through Phone

See-Through Phone

"What's the cord for?"

Vintage Conair 1980's Transparent Phone ($32)

04
Balancing Bird

Balancing Bird

"Angry Birds is much more entertaining."

Rhode Island Novelty Balancing Bird Center of Gravity Physics Toy ($18)

05
Blow-Up Furniture

Blow-Up Furniture

"Thanks, but no thanks."

Inflatable Blow Up Chair ($10)

06
Hit Clips

Hit Clips

"How did people survive without iTunes?!"

Hit Clips Micro Music System Video Jockey ($25)

07
Oversize Erasers

Oversize Erasers

"I just type my notes."

Toysmith Really Big Eraser ($5)

08
Sky Dancers

Sky Dancers

"But where's the remote control?"

Flutterbye Fairy Dance and Fly Rainbow Pixie ($12)

09
Crystal Stick-On Earrings

Crystal Stick-On Earrings

"People actually wore those?!"

Glitter Sparkle Stick-On Earrings ($11)

10
Butterfly Clips

Butterfly Clips

"So, would those be considered vintage?"

100 Pack of 90's Butterfly Hair Clips, 90's Accessories Hair Clips ($12)

11
Bedroom Doorbell

Bedroom Doorbell

"Just text me if you need me."

Toysmith Room Doorbell, Daisy ($20)

12
Jelly Backpack

Jelly Backpack

"Was it see-through for security reasons?"

Doll's Kill Charlotte's Jelly Backpack ($60)

13
Slap Bracelets

Slap Bracelets

"So you had to hurt yourself to put on jewelry? Rough."

Slap On Plastic Vinyl Retro Bracelets ($12)

14
Polaroid i-Zone Pocket Instant Camera

Polaroid i-Zone Pocket Instant Camera

"Is there a selfie mode?"

Polaroid i-Zone Translucent Pocket Instant Camera, Phat Blue ($24)

15
Daisy Beaded Jewelry

Daisy Beaded Jewelry

"What was so cool about this? Could you at least customize what colors you wanted online?"

Vintage White Daisy Seed Bead Bracelet ($5)