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. These days, toys are super advanced. Every kid wants the next gadget, video game, or other electronic to impress their friends with. Decades ago, though, toys were simpler.

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 their own children. It's fun to look back on what kids wanted in the past. The 1980s were filled with iconic toys and games that many people remember.

Here is a list of toys and games from the 1980s that surely will stir up some pretty beloved memories for those who grew up with them. Enjoy these 25 throwbacks and observe how things have changed.