Care Bears and other 80s toys

It seems like toy brands hit their peak in the 1980s, back when parents had to line up around a store, hoping to be able to bring back that special doll.  Of course, being a child of the 80s, I may be biased.  Here's a list of some of my favorites.  Let me know what you think.

• Care Bears
• Rainbow Brite
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Glo Worm
• Cabbage Patch Kids
• Transformers
• My Little Pony

Not too shabby, huh?  Many of these toys have been resurrected and made a comeback.  Perhaps it's because they were great toys and can't help but be a part of mainstream society again, or perhaps the kids that played with them are now in positions at various companies to bring them back.  Either way, they made an impression, triggered something sentimental, and I'm happy they're available for another generation.

Sure, the toys and games today are pretty impressive, and I'm sure kids love them, but it's hard for me to grow an emotional attachment to them, probably because they're not made for someone my age . . .  At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old person starting a rant about how things were better back in the day, I'll just say, the great thing about these revamped 80s toys (even though they're not exactly the same as they used to be) is that the parent and child can both appreciate and connect over them.

So for those of you about to have or that already have young children, yes, go ahead and get the latest toys and useful equipment.  But also make room on your registries for something you had also wanted as a child.  The great thing is nowadays, it's all available and easy to get without having to line up around the store.