Television advertising in the 1990s introduced households to a variety of popular products that defined the decade. Kids and adults alike were influenced by catchy commercials for toys, food, and electronics. These advertisements became a cultural touchstone and remain nostalgic reminders of 90s consumer trends.
These '90s toys once filled toy chests across the world, but today, they’re prized collector’s items worth a surprising amount.
Here's a look back at the portable games that promised hours of fun but usually fizzled out after just a few minutes.
Commercials in the ‘80s and ‘90s had a way of making toys look larger than life.
Here's a nostalgic look at 20 popular but dangerously flawed ’90s toys that would never meet today’s safety standards.
These toys barely held together after the first few uses, but they still brought us endless joy.