The Eighties Online

Here is a list of some of the most unique and unusual toys and collectibles from the 1980's Decade.

Rubik's Cube Puzzle

Rubik's Cube Puzzle

I remember twisting myself into a frenzy on the bus ride to school, trying in vain to solve my Rubik's Cube. With billions of combinations, but only one solution, our "Cube", featuring the same original colors, is the ultimate brainteaser. For players who are stumped, each puzzle comes with a Solution Hints Booklet to help master the challenge. Ages 8 and up.

Stuff From The 80s Book

Stuff From The 80s Book

Remember Hungry, Hungry Hippos? What about My Little Pony, Hit Stix, He-Man, The Care Bears™, and Lite-Brite? These are but a few of the totally gnarly gems awaiting you inside this funny, fact-packed book full of trivia, color photos and illustrations, and a "Redonkulus Meter," rating how ridiculous each product was! Dude! What are you waiting for? Softcover. 180 full-color illustrations! 216 pages.

Talking Scarface Figure

Talking Scarface Figure

The eighties fashion trend-setters tried so many different looks in the 80s. There were as many different trends and fashion styles, as there were individuals with active imaginations. 80s fashion was no longer a combination of clothes and accessories, but the mirror of a rapidly and continuously changing society.

There were, of course, many who looked terrible, running around in outfits that appeared to have been retrieved from a dumpster. But anything goes was the motto of the 1980s where clothes were concerned. In the 1980's decade it seemed that everyone wanted to set themselves apart from the rest, whether old or young. It was more about making your mark and being flashy, than looking good.

The Eighties brought a whole new genre of clothing, music, movies, and other things that are now still around. While I applaud the fact that eighties fashion has had staying power and is making a big splash in the 21st century, I do not wish to see 90's "grunge" ever come back in style.

Eighties fashion is almost as big as it was in the 1980s, but the question remains what exactly is 80s fashion.

It was the decade of decadence. It was about glitz and glamour as well as baubles, bangles, and beads.

Elizabeth Taylor dropped in for Luke and Lauras wedding. Lady Diana Spencer joined the Royal Family. Nighttime soaps like Dallas and Dynasty ruled the airwaves. Margaret Thatcher ruled the United Kingdom. Tom Cruise felt the need for speed. Gordon Gekko taught Wall Street whiz kids that greed was good. Material Girl Madonna made her musical debut. When did all this take place?

We can only be talking about that terrific time period - the excellent eighties.

Here are twenty-one ways for you to verify that you belong to (or belong in) the 1980s.

1. You tried breakdancing. Now youre trying to figure out how you didnt break any bones doing it.

2. You know that Molly Ringwald was an original cast member on Facts of Life. (Now youre singing both of the shows theme songs.)

3. You remember paying by the minute for long distance telephone service and you can still hear the tune from the phone company commercial when they encouraged you to "reach out - reach out and touch someone."