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See the most popular holiday toys of the last 35 years. >>
See the most popular holiday toys of the last 35 years. >>
Photo: Getty Images
The most popular holiday toys of the last 35 years:
1981 - Legos
The most popular holiday toys of the last 35 years:
1981 - Legos
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
1983 -Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls
1983 -
Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls
Photo: GETTY / ULLSTEIN BILD
1985 -Nintendo
Also: Teddy Ruxpin
1985 -
Nintendo
Also: Teddy Ruxpin
Photo: Getty Images
1986 -Laser tag
Also: Teddy Ruxpin
1986 -
Laser tag
Also: Teddy Ruxpin
Photo: Handout
1987 -Jenga (somewhat smaller)
Also: Koosh balls
1987 -
Jenga (somewhat smaller)
Also: Koosh balls
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
1988 -Starting Lineup sports figures
Also: Nintendo
1988 -
Starting Lineup sports figures
Also: Nintendo
Photo: Handout
Photo: EVAN-AMOS / WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
1990 -Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990 -
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Photo: BCHICK1022 / EBAY
1992 -Barbie Dream House
Also: Barney toys
1992 -
Barbie Dream House
Also: Barney toys
Photo: Mattel Via Country Living
1994 -Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
1994 -
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Photo: MICHAEL S. GREEN, STF
Photo: Colin McConnell/Toronto Star Via Getty Images
2001 -Sony Playstation 2
Also: Bratz dolls
2001 -
Sony Playstation 2
Also: Bratz dolls
2002 -Bratz dolls
Also: Beyblades
2002 -
Bratz dolls
Also: Beyblades
Photo: MGA ENTERTAINMENT
2005 -Microsoft's Xbox 360
2005 -
Microsoft's Xbox 360
2006 -
Sony Playstation 3
Photo: SAM MIRCOVICH
2013 -Teksta the Robotic Puppy
Also: Big Hugs Elmo
2013 -
Teksta the Robotic Puppy
Also: Big Hugs Elmo
Photo: Handout
2015 -"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" toys
2015 -
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" toys
Photo: HONS
2016 -Hatchimals
Also: NES Classic Mini
2016 -
Hatchimals
Also: NES Classic Mini
2017 -
A small box for which to scream at and bark demands.
Source: Craig Hlavaty
2017 -
A small box for which to scream at and bark demands.
Source: Craig Hlavaty
Photo: Amazon
One of America's favorite toys turns 61 today
America's most throwable toy, the Frisbee, turns 61 years old today.
Wham-O, the toy company behind Slip 'N Slide, Silly String and Hacky Sack, released the Frisbee on Jan. 23, 1957.
Originally, the Frisbee was a tin pie dish created in Bridgeport, Connecticut by the Frisbie Pie Company in 1871, according to History.com. Students from universities around the area would throw the disc pie tins to each other, yelling "Frisbie!"
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Eventually, Wham-O created a plastic version, which as we know, went on to become one of the most recognizable and popular toys in history.
Check out the gallery above to see other popular toys the year you born.
Fernando Ramirez is a reporter for Chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. You can read more of his stories here and follow him on Twitter at @fernramirez93.
http://www.chron.com/national/article/One-of-America-s-favorite-toys-turns-61-today-12519695.php
