The Most Popular Toy From the Year You Were Born

Back before electronic devices and video gaming console took over holiday wish lists, we asked Santa for real toys. Like G.I. Joes and Hot Wheels.

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Here's a cool list of the top toy of the year from 1963 to the present. It's pretty neat to check out which toy was the most popular the year you were born.

1963: Easy-Bake Oven
1964: G.I. Joe
1965: Operation
1966: Twister
1967: Battleship
1968: Hot Wheels
1969: Chemistry Set
1970: Lite-Brite
1971: Space Hoppers
1972: Uno
1973: Walkie Talkie Sets
1974: Tonka Toy Trucks
1975: Pet Rock
1976: Connect Four
1977: Star Wars Figurines
1978: Simon
1979: Atari VCS
1980: Rubik's Cube
1981: Lego Train
1982: BMX Bike
1983: Cabbage Patch Kids
1984: Transformers
1985: Nintendo
1986: Laser Tag
1987: Jenga
1988: Starting Lineup
1989: Game Boy
1990: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1991: Super Nintendo
1992: Barbie Dream House
1993: Talkboy
1994: Power Rangers
1995: Beanie Babies
1996: Tickle Me Elmo
1997: Tamagotchi
1998: Furby
1999: Pokemon Cards
2000: Razor Scooter
2001: Pogo Stick
2002: FurReal Cat
2003: Robosapiens
2004: Nintendo DS
2005: Xbox 360
2006: PlayStation 3
2007: iPod Touch
2008: Nintendo Wii
2009: Zhu Zhu Pets
2010: iPad
2011: LeapPad Explorer
2012: Wii U
2013: Teksta the Robotic Puppy
2014: Zoomer Dino
2015: Star Wars Remote Control BB-8