Robi Maddison Games 04.28.2022 10:Apr AM EDT

#ToyTech: The Best '90s Tech Toys To Fuel Your Nostalgia

Well, '90s kids may be a little biased and claim that the '90s undoubtedly featured the best electronic toys for kids. We had more fun than the Fortnite generation with Nintendo game systems, Tamagotchi, and Power Wheels Jeeps to keep us entertained (and we also looked way cooler).

Let us take a look at some of the most popular '90s tech toys.

Game Boy Color (1998)

The first Game Boy was released in 1989, and Tetris made it a worldwide sensation. The Game Boy color arrived ten years later. The see-through "Atomic" consoles were the most sought after. The console had a slew of Pokemon and Zelda games, as well as Super Mario Land, Donkey Kong Country, Kirby's Dream Land, Pocket Bomberman, and Mario Golf.

Furby (1998)

In 1998, Furbies were the most popular holiday toy. The toy was an instant hit and remained so for years after its initial release, with over 40 million units sold in the first three years. It talked "Furbish," a nonsensical language, at first, but gradually began to use English words. However, the National Security Agency of the United States banned Furbies off NSA property in 1999, citing worries that they could record or repeat confidential information; the prohibition was eventually lifted.

Tamagotchi (1996)

The classic egg-shaped Tamagotchi: Digital pets you could connect to your keychain. Having a Tamagotchi not only demonstrated your coolness but also meant you have your own digital puppy to look after. Was that a dog or a cat? A monster, perhaps? An extraterrestrial? Whatever these things were, they taught children and teenagers in the 1990s to care for another "living" object.

P.S. the Tamagotchi aka the quintessential '90s tech toy is still available today.

Tickle Me Elmo (1996)

Tickle Me Elmo was the perfect item for young kids because Elmo was pretty much everyone's favorite Sesame Street character: a fluffy and lovable plushie who smiled when you tickled it. When the toy became popular after being promoted by then-TV star Rosie O'Donnell, it sparked several violent outbursts. People were gravely hurt in stampedes attempting to obtain the dolls, were detained for fighting over the dolls, and even attempted to attack a delivery vehicle carrying the toys. Some people were extremely fortunate and were able to purchase one.

Talkboy (1993)

This bad boy, made famous by Kevin McAllister in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, can record anything and alter the tone of your voice. The TalkBoy (and later the pink and purple TalkGirl) was just a tape recorder, but its voice-pitching abilities gave hours of entertainment to young children.

Power Wheels Jeep (1991)

The neighborhood's coolest kids had to show up to their parents with Barbie Jeeps. Or Barbie Jeeps that have been transformed into Jurassic Park Jeeps. Every '90s kid's ambition was to own a Power Wheels Jeep. Sure, it didn't move very quickly, but it ripped if you were four, and it allowed you to roll up to your friend's house in style.

Dream Phone (1991)

This electronic board game was designed to mimic the experience of calling or being called by a real live cute lad. It was dubbed Dream Phone because it was a dream phone scenario for anyone who has ever fantasized about calling a cute boy in real life.