Take a look at more than 40 of the cute vintage plush toys and sweet stuffed animals that millions of kids cuddled back in the ’80s.
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In the popular ’80s sitcom Silver Spoons, a child-like millionaire meets the son he never knew – and that kid (Ricky Schroder) teaches his newfound dad how to be a grown-up.
The old Sears Wish Book catalog was perfectly named – it was where kids and adults alike would dream about all the things that Santa (or a special elf) might bring for Christmas. Find out its history here!
Scottish plaid seats and a wood-bodied wagon made the 1940s Chrysler lineup stand out in the last two model years before WWII put car production on hold.
Step inside Judy Garland’s house in 1942, where newlyweds Judy and David Rose had a music room, a poodle named Choo-Choo and a steam train big enough to ride.
See how a pencil mark on a light switch decal led to the Etch A Sketch, plus vintage ads for the red drawing toy and other Ohio Art classics.
Pumpkin cheesecake fans, these two retro recipes from 1977 and 1994 bring maple, pecans and spice to your holiday dessert table.
Critics panned it and CBS dropped it, yet Gilligan’s Island never left TV. Sing along with the theme and meet the castaways behind the famous shipwreck.
Victorian winter clothes blended warmth with style using layers, fur and tailored designs. Learn how women dressed to survive 19th-century winters.
While other luxury cars shrank, the 1970s Lincoln Continental stayed huge. See the sedans, the Mark III, IV and V coupes and a pre-Magnum Tom Selleck.
Star Trek: The Next Generation skipped the networks in 1987 and turned a risky sequel into a seven-season hit. See photos of Picard’s crew!
Homemade with love! These deliciously luscious pumpkin cheesecake bars don’t take long to make when you start with this classic recipe from the ’80s!
Popcorn balls were a holiday and party favorite for decades. See how these sticky-sweet treats became a go-to homemade snack in vintage America.
The melted plastic Halloween decorations popular in the ’70s were ‘delightfully different’ and ‘captured the happy Halloween spirit.’
These cheap vintage Halloween masks & costumes proved that when you spent a couple bucks to get ready for trick-or-treating, you got what you paid for. But the kids? They loved it.
When a teacher lost the manual to his alien super suit, The Greatest American Hero crash-landed on 80s TV and left behind a No. 2 hit song.
The 1965 Buick lineup put real muscle in the Riviera and hid its headlights. See vintage ads for the Riviera Gran Sport, LeSabre 400 and Electra 225.
A lot of 80s candy endures to the present, but you’re still going to love these retro ads & packages from back in the day! Which were your favorites?
The Andy Griffith Show cast made Mayberry a hit for eight seasons. See how it came together, with vintage photos and that whistled theme song.
Before face paint was everywhere, Halloween makeup kits promised kids a vampire or clown face without the sweaty plastic mask. See some vintage 1980s Paas kits.
Bob Barker Price is Right history, from his young radio days to 35 years on CBS, plus who really yelled “Come on down!” See vintage photos and a 1976 interview.
Make breakfast feel like fall with these vintage pumpkin pancakes from 1989, made with real pumpkin, warm spices and easy pantry staples.
The Chevy Camaro got a new body in 1970 and kept it for 12 years. See how the ’70s models changed, from split bumpers to T-tops.
Old Halloween songs never die – they just reappear on the chart every decade or so! Such is the case with Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett’s million-seller, ‘Monster Mash.’ Here’s the story – and meet the singer!
Smiles, everyone! Fantasy Island ran seven seasons on ABC with Mr. Roarke, Tattoo and a parade of guest stars. See the classic opening credits and more.
See how horror movies evolved from silent shadows to spine-chilling scares in the 60s, through eerie posters and promos from the past.
The pregnancy test stick swapped test tubes and two-hour waits for a simple color change. See how it happened, plus vintage kits from the 80s and 90s.
Check out this collection of beautiful antique Victorian fireplaces – detailed mantels and classic grates – with an elegant style to suit homes of the late 1800s.
This Halloween Oreo pie made the rounds in 1993, offering a cold and colorful twist on the classic cookie crust dessert.
Look back at dozens of flavors of vintage Shasta sodas – including root beer, sparking lemonade, strawberry, cream soda, pineapple cola and more from the 60s, 70s and 80s!
In 1975, Jaws turned a temperamental mechanical shark into the first summer blockbuster. See the original review, poster and photos from Spielberg’s hit.
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is filled with 999 retired spooks and spirits who have taken up permanent residence at this California theme park. Sneak a peek!
Laura Ashley home decor once filled American bedrooms and kitchens with English florals — here’s the story behind the look and the brand.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show turned a single career woman into a TV icon — here’s the real story behind its cast, theme song and legendary finale.
Remember when these popular brands of old granola bars were called natural and wholesome… and seemed they were too delicious to be healthy? Yeah, we were right. But still, so yummy!
These huge 50s station wagons from Ford, Plymouth, Studebaker and Rambler came with fins, chrome and rear-facing back seats for the whole family.
Check out some of the ways home builders incorporated decorative concrete block designs into the walled terraces and indoor design features of mid-century modern homes.
A Cleveland candy maker invented Life Savers candy in 1912, and it has outlasted a world war and five corporate owners since.
Cindy Crawford started in DeKalb, Illinois, and reached Vogue by 1986. See 11 of her magazine covers from 1986 to 1989 and how a supermodel got going.
Underoos turned plain kids’ underwear into superhero costumes back in the 1970s, and the story behind the name is stranger than you’d guess.
Pin curls turned bobby pins into a full hairstyling kit for 1940s and 50s women, no salon or hot tools required. See how the technique actually worked.
Lindsay Wagner played the original bionic woman, winning an Emmy and outlasting network changes across three seasons on ABC and NBC.
Bing Crosby’s house in Holmby Hills held two decades of family life, antiques and a TV set hidden inside a Welsh dresser.
This French bread meatloaf recipe bakes right into the loaf, with a foil trick that makes cleanup nearly effortless.
See the Michael Landon house from a 1975 magazine spread, a Beverly Hills mansion with a stained glass stairway and a Ponderosa-style room.
Before gummy vitamins existed, there were several other chewable supplements for kids – but none was more iconic than Flintstones vitamins.
Six Million Dollar Man turned a bionic astronaut into a TV hit, spawning a top-selling toy line and a spinoff before ratings faded out in 1978.
1950s Packard cars packed in bold engineering like Ultramatic drive and Torsion-Level Ride, even as the storied luxury automaker headed toward its final years.
They’re known by many names: 45 rpm record inserts, single record adapters, 45 rpm spindle adapters, spider inserts… all terms for the thingie that goes in the middle of an oldie! See a bunch of them here, and find out mroe!
Columbia House sold generations of music fans on cheap mail-order records, then quietly kept going for decades before finally closing in 2026.
Mid-century curtains ranged from tailored pinch pleats to loud psychedelic prints. See the vintage 60s and 70s styles and real hanging advice.
Mr Ed made millions believe a horse could talk. Here’s the real story behind the trainer, the trick and the TV run that made it happen.
Here, take a look back at some of the game pieces, cards, and several game boards for the vintage Candy Land game. Which ones do you remember most?
Long before backyard pools, grand indoor swimming pools drew crowds of swimmers and spectators alike across early 1900s America.
Stereo consoles turned turntables and radios into living room furniture throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
A vintage peach jello salad recipe with a clever two-layer trick, plus two bonus regional variations to try.
The Dodge Omni won Car of the Year, survived a national handling scandal and stuck around for twelve model years. See how it all played out.
Gloria Steinem’s home in 1970 was a boho Manhattan brownstone, filled with $7 pillows, secondhand couches and a salvaged sleeping balcony.
Greta Garbo had 28 films, four Oscar nods and one legendary exit at 35. Here’s how the Swedish star became Hollywood’s most private legend.
“Just add water!” they said. Discover the real story behind Sea-Monkeys, the brine shrimp that fooled generations of kids.
Eight Is Enough premiered in 1977 with a real tragedy behind the scenes and ran five seasons on ABC before ending in 1981.
Go-go boots hit the fashion scene in 1964, when French designer André Courrèges sent a model down his runway in white, square-toed ankle boots paired
Here are some delicious dinners to try from the ’50s — three different vintage country-fried chicken recipes that you can make in your oven or on the stove.
What was 1950s train travel really like, from Pullman sleepers and dome cars to the fares families actually paid before jets and highways took over?
Look back at young Dolly Parton in a rare 1970 interview, plus photos through the decades, from the Queen of Country who died in 2026.
Tinkerbell cosmetics brought little girls their own lipstick and nail polish decades before “tween beauty” existed. See the vintage ads and kits here.
The original Rice Krispies treats were invented in the 1930s. By 1940, the recipe was known across the country — and their popularity has hardly waned since. Here, get the original version of the treats recipe, along with some modern variations!
Linda Gray’s house was a 15-room ranch she built with husband Ed Thrasher, complete with horses, cats and five adopted peacocks.
Long before Netflix’s Wednesday, the Addams Family started as unnamed New Yorker cartoons. See how a two-season ABC sitcom became an American institution.
An old pregnancy test meant test tubes, droppers and a nervy two-hour wait. See how women once found out they were expecting.
The Porta-Color television from GE hit shelves in 1966 and made color TV small, portable and finally within reach for regular households.
Vintage ads show California wine’s uphill climb from Prohibition wreck to postwar dinner table staple, decades before it beat France at its own game.
80s cereal mixed video game mascots with a new low-sugar sweetener. Here’s the real story behind the decade’s strangest cereal aisle trends.
‘The Jeffersons’ was an offshoot of ‘All in the Family’ that took on a life of its own, and made a star out of Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson.
Six 1982 salad dressing recipes turn peaches, plums and nectarines into creamy toppings for meat, poultry and fresh fruit.
Step into the 60s backyard boom, when patios, pools and decks turned suburban yards into America’s favorite spot to unwind.
Catsup’s history runs from fermented fish sauce to a 1906 food safety scandal — see how the condiment (and its spelling) changed over time.
Polls tracked Americans’ views on a woman president from a 33% yes in 1937 to over 90% today, spanning Woodhull to Harris.
X-ray shoe fitting once let shoppers watch their toe bones glow on screen. Here’s how the fad took over shoe stores, then eventually vanished.
Vintage clippings capture the excitement around baby Carrie Fisher’s 1956 birth, plus the Hollywood drama that later engulfed her famous parents.
Consisting of lots of lettuce, browned hamburger, a variety of vegetables, sauces and dressings, a taco salad is a meal in itself.
Kitchens once matched their paper towels to the walls. See how colored paper towel designs went from plain white rolls to full-blown decor pieces.
Books in a home once signaled that the residents were intelligent, worldly, and could afford to collect their favorite volumes. Look back at some vintage bookshelves from the past!
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory flopped in 1971 theaters. Here’s how a real chocolate river and one actor’s odd demand made it a classic anyway.
A 1961 ad insisted Coke keeps you thin, comparing a bottle to half a grapefruit. See the wild vintage commercial and its surprising staying power.
He was a hitmaker at 13. See how Stevie Wonder built a music career that spanned six decades and reshaped pop music along the way.
Blade Runner flopped in 1982 — then became sci-fi’s gold standard. See how Ridley Scott’s dystopian Los Angeles built a legend.
This 1978 coconut cake mixes convenience with crunch — toasted coconut, pecans and cream cheese frosting make it a retro standout.
From a Kansas farmer’s 1911 biplane to Wichita’s twin-engine giants, vintage Cessna planes once ruled small airports and corporate runways alike.
Turn an empty carton into a lacy homemade candle. This milk carton candle craft uses ice, wax and a few kitchen basics.
These little vintage plastic wading pools were the perfect size to help introduce babies and children to water fun in the safety of their own shallow kiddie pools!
Cast from a 1965 casting call, the Monkees turned a made-for-TV band into an Emmy-winning show and a real pop sensation.
Pull the ring and hear her talk: See the 1960s talking dolls, from Chatty Cathy to Mrs. Beasley, that ruled toy chests for a decade.
Reel-to-reel tape recorders ruled home audio for decades — see the vintage machines and ads that trace their rise, peak and fade.
Pineapple pie has a surprising vintage history — see the old-fashioned recipes that made it a home baking favorite for decades.
Step back in time to see antique baby carriage designs, from wicker bassinets to ornate Victorian prams.
See how branded freebies worked back in the day, when a few box tops and a buck could get you real swag by mail.
