Ah, the 1950s. A time when toys were simple, but oh so beloved. We can’t help but wonder if today’s kids would appreciate them as much as we did. But fear not, as some of these timeless toys still bring joy today, just as they did decades ago. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and revisit our favorite toys from the ’50s. Don’t forget to let us know which toy was your absolute favorite!
#1 Lock & Key Skates: Unlock the Fun!
We’ll admit, these roller skates were a bit trickier to use compared to their modern counterparts. But once you got the hang of them, you could really soar! Remember that feeling of freedom as you glided along? It was so exhilarating, they even made a song about it! Here’s a snippet:
I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
You got a brand new key.
I think that we should get together and try them out, to see…
#2 Original Yahtzee: A Game Night Staple
This classic, family-friendly dice game hit the scene in the late ’40s but truly gained popularity in 1956 when game developer Edwin Lowe introduced it across the U.S. Did you play this game as a kid? We can still hear the excitement of yelling “YAHTZEE!” in our heads!
#3 Teenager Travel Purse: Feeling oh so Grown Up
Back in the ’50s, we wanted nothing more than to feel like a grown-up. That’s where the Teenager Travel Purse from the Miner Company came in. It was a little bag just for us girls, and we made sure to fill it to the brim with all sorts of treasures. Who cared if we didn’t really need half the stuff inside? It made us feel important!
#4 Bag of Marbles: Tiny Gems of Joy
Sure, some of you played organized marble games, but for us, it was all about their beauty. We carried those shiny marbles around, admiring their colors. Although there was that one time we accidentally spilled them all over the kitchen floor. Oops, sorry, Mom!
#5 First Easy Bake Oven: Cooking up Imagination
Okay, so this one technically came out in 1963, but we couldn’t resist including it. Our sisters adored this miniature oven, and we loved joining in on the fun. It made us feel like real chefs, creating delicious treats we could actually eat! No more pretend tea parties for us!
#6 Antique Riding Horse: A Wild Rodeo Adventure
Being small didn’t stop us from feeling like cowboys and cowgirls on these rocking horses. As our older siblings pretended to rope and ride, we held on tight for our thrilling rodeo experiences. Life was a grand adventure back then, wasn’t it?
#7 Hula Hoops: A Whirl of Fun
Believe it or not, the Hula Hoop didn’t make its debut until 1958. But when we finally got our hands on one, we couldn’t get enough. We had moments of love, hate, rediscovery, and forgetfulness with these hoops. They were the kind of toy that never truly went out of style. Even now, they bring a smile to our faces!
#8 Pull-A-Tune: A Musical Companion
Whoever invented the Pull-A-Tune was a genius. Sure, we could have just carried our toys around, but the fact that this one rolled and had a rope meant it had to be by our side at all times. We may not have mastered any actual songs on it, but boy, did we have a blast!
#9 ViewMaster: A Window to Adventure
The original ViewMaster wowed us in 1939, but it truly came into its toy-like form during the ’50s. It was our first taste of taking a visual journey, transporting us to far-off lands through the magic of stereoscopic sightseeing. It opened up our imaginations and provided hours of awe-inspiring fun!
#10 Slinky Dog: A Spring in Our Step
Slinkys themselves were already pretty cool, but when they became a part of a walking dog, it was a game-changer. This toy never failed to brighten our days. And as an added bonus, many younger kids got to know the slinky through its appearance as a character in Toy Story!
The ’50s were undeniably filled with incredible toys. But let’s not forget about the amazing toys that followed in the 1960s! To continue our nostalgic journey, click the Next Page button below.
