With everything else that has changed over the years, so have the toys. Toys aren't only for kids these days, there are some avid toy collectors out there with huge displays of toys from all decades. In this day and age, toys are so advanced. They used to be way simpler. These days, every kid wants the next coolest gadget, hot game, or other interesting piece of technology. Toys used to be way less technologically driven and still pretty cool.

There is a lot of nostalgia that exists around toys. People have many fond memories of playing with their favourite toys, being gifted a toy they really wanted, or perhaps gifting them to their friends or own children. It's interesting to see what kids in the past wanted for their special days. The 1970s and 1980s had tons of cool toys to pick from, many of which are still around today.

Here is a list of toys and games from the 1970s and 1980s that will surely stir up some pretty beloved memories for those who grew up with them. Enjoy these 23 throwbacks and observe how things have changed.