Geeky '90s Toys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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