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Go Old School With the Geekiest Toys From the '90s

Geeky '90s Toys

Go Old School With the Geekiest Toys From the '90s

Geeky '90s Toys

Before Wii, iPads, and online gaming, we had the geeky gadgets of the '90s. Those of us who grew up during the decade of the Spice Girls and American Girl dolls also had our fair share of nerdy toys that we couldn't put down. From Tamagotchis to pogs, here are nine of our favorite geeky bomb-dot-com toys.

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Talkboy and Talkgirl

Talkboy and Talkgirl

Ah, the cassette player and recorder we will never forget. Kevin had one in Home Alone 2, and we loved it so much, they actually turned it into a real-life toy.

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Pogs

Pogs

There were lots of eight balls, scorpions, peace signs, strawberries, and yin-yangs — but really, it was all about one personalized with your name on it.

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Perfection

Perfection

Puzzles are great on their own, but a puzzle that's also timed? Every geek's dream.

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Tamagotchis

Tamagotchis

Our Tamagotchis died nearly as quickly as our goldfish, but luckily, we could have a new one the next day.

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Sega Game Gear

Sega Game Gear

If there was anything in the '90s that came close to our addicting smartphones, this is definitely it.

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Laser Pointers

Laser Pointers

Our parents let us have laser pointers on one condition: Away. From. The. Eyes.

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Super Nintendo

Super Nintendo

When it comes to distractions from real life, Super Mario World was the Facebook of the '90s.

Source: Flickr user Emilio J. Rodríguez-Posada

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Magic Eye Books

Magic Eye Books

Truth is, we're still fascinated. Were you geeky enough to make your own?

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Disney Handheld Toy Game

Disney Handheld Toy Game

It was so easy, it was ridiculous — but still strangely satisfying.

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