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JadziaDax · 08-03-2003, 08:25 AM

And many other 'retro toys' too, including Strawberry Shortcake, classic yo-yos, and Atari.
August 1, 2003: 9:52 AM EDT
By Parija Bhatnagar, CNN/Money Staff Writer

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NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Toy makers are keen on bringing the 80s back to life in their Christmas arsenal this year -- recruiting the likes of Strawberry Shortcake, Atari video games, and My Little Pony.

"I feel like I'm in a time warp, stuck in the mid-80s," said Jim Silver, publisher of industry monthly Toy Book. "In 1983, the toys that were hot were Creepy Crawlers, the Strawberry Shortcake doll, Care Bears, the yo-yos. On the back cover of our magazine we had Spiderman and the Hulk. What was old is new again."

Toy consultant Chris Byrne thinks that many more toymakers are falling back on the golden oldies as a quick-fix to their sagging numbers.

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Here are just some of the retro-toys they're betting on.

Garbage Pail Kids. Remember the gross-out Garbage Pail Kids sticker fad from way back?

Kids loved them because they showed funny characters engaged in all kinds of bodily functions. Plenty of adults became fans of the stickers, which soon developed a cult following.

Now New York-based Topps Co. (TOPP: Research, Estimates), also the distributor of Pokemon cards and stickers, in August will re-release the hugely popular stickers after nearly 15 years.

The original cards debuted in 1985 but lasted only three years, after selling millions of cards and stickers, according to Clay Luraschi, spokesman with Topps.

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The new stickers have been updated, and include a spoof showing "Harry Potty" holding a toilet plunger while sitting on the potty.

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Harry Potty spoof sticker from the
new Garbage Pail Kids Collection,
priced at 99 cents for a pack of
4 stickers, including 4 sticks of gum.
(Courtesy: Topps Company)</center>

Strawberry Shortcake. A famous redhead from the 80's -- the Strawberry Shortcake Doll -- got a second lease on life this year when Cleveland-based American Greetings (AM: Research, Estimates) and its master toy licensee Bandai Co. decided to bring back the first-ever scented doll. It had been retired in 1985.

The spunky doll was a huge moneymaker, generating sales of more than $100 million in 1980, its first year. In its five-year life, it did $1.2 billion in sales, including accessories.

Now Bandai is hoping the new collection of scented five-inch dolls, mini-dolls and accessories turn into a phenomenon all over again.

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The new Strawberry Shortcake
Pretty in plaid doll is priced at
$8.99. (Courtesy: Bandai America)</center>

My Little Pony. Hasbro is anticipating a joy ride of profitability all over again with its My Little Pony collection.

Little girls couldn't get enough of the miniature pony dolls that debuted back in 1983, and it became a multimillion-dollar product for the toymaker that also spawned a television show and other licensed merchandise.

But the ponies were discontinued in 1992 after demand began to wilt.

"This was one of the first products that gave girls a fantasy-like doll to play with," said Audrey Desimone, spokeswoman for Hasbro. "We can't predict the demand the second time around, but we feel the market is ripe for it again."

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Hasbro's new My Little Pony
Rainbow Celebration collection,
priced at about $4.99.each.
(Courtesy: Hasbro)</center>

Atari. For its part, Jakks Pacific (JAKK: Research, Estimates) is making video games go retro. It released the Atari10-in-1 TV games, a plug and play 8-bit gaming system with 10 classic Atari videogames with a replica of the original Atari 2600 joystick.

Additionally, Malibu, Calif.-based Jakks in October will release a limited edition of Namco TV games, a unit that lets users play classic arcade games, including Pac-Man, Rally-X and Galaxian.

"We saw a groundswell for nostalgic toys and we acted on it. But we're seeing particularly strong demand for classic video games, " said Genna Goldberg, spokeswoman for Jakks Pacific.

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Jakks Pacific Atari 10-in-1 TV game
sells for $19.99. The Namco TV
games are priced at $24.99.
(Courtesy: Jakks Pacific)</center>

I actually have a My Little Pony still in its original packaging... bought it as a gift for a friend's little sister all those years ago. I also used to have an entire collection of Garbage Pail Kids... I've seen Care Bears hitting store shelves, and I was wondering what other 80s toys they would be bringing back... this should get interesting.

Cynthetiq · 08-03-2003, 08:36 AM

oh god... i hope that they don't remake the movie...

sixate · 08-03-2003, 08:48 AM

Heh, I used to have a shitload of those Garbage Pail kid stickers. I have no clue why I like them.

I wonder if anyone would actually buy an Atari? New games are so sweet that I can't imagine why someone would want one.

more fire · 08-03-2003, 08:53 AM

I used to love garbage pail kids. Meaty Petey was my favourite. Harry potty card is genius.

ARTelevision · 08-03-2003, 09:18 AM

GPKs are one of the paper collectibles I collect.
I have every one ever made from every series. I have uncut sheets. I have all assorted accessory spin offs, such as wall plaques, posters, pencils, balloons, etc.

This is my personal "nonsense" side - as a student of culture, I see this stuff as having great semiotic significance...or something.

Ralvek · 08-03-2003, 10:52 AM

That is just awesome!! Now we need the return of G.I. Joe! Not that lame crap where they fight drugs and shit, but the old school fire a thousand shots and no one dies stuff! Can anyone out there honestly say they didn't have a big shit eating grin when Cobra Commander yelled retreat at the end of an episode??? I think not!! Who's with me on this one?

cetacean · 08-03-2003, 04:08 PM

and knowing is half the battle... GI Joe!

tenchi069 · 08-03-2003, 04:27 PM

I have my PC for all the cutting edge games that are coming out and I have my trusted atari. Both have a special place in my heart. Sometimes when I get fed up with playing mmorpgs or fps online I power down ( cooling my room off a few degrees ) and flip on the atari and play a little space invaders or pacman.

Latch · 08-03-2003, 04:37 PM

I'm still holding out for them to bring back the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ghostbusters videos and stuff. I'm thinking this stuff came out about 5-7 years before TMNT became popular.. so hopefully TMNT is in the works as well.

Buk · 08-03-2003, 04:43 PM

TMNT is back, there is a video game coming out this fall, action figures are already back, and they have a new cartoon on fox saturdays.

Katyblu · 08-03-2003, 05:05 PM

God its like I'm a kid again! My Little Ponies and Strawberry Xhortcake are my favorites, along with Jem and Rainbow Brite! Also I have a new Care Bear.... and I remember loving GPKs but now I'm not so sure.

cheerios · 08-03-2003, 05:41 PM

the store (the one i work in the stockroom of, that is) carried my little ponies, strawberry shortcake, carebears, along w/ the more "modern" Dora the Explorer and Hulk and Spiderman stuff... it's WEIRD!

juanvaldes · 08-03-2003, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by Buk
TMNT is back, there is a video game coming out this fall, action figures are already back, and they have a new cartoon on fox saturdays.

and like always they jacked it up

I LOVED Garbage Pail kids when I was young, and they were quickly banned at my elementary school.

*Nikki* · 08-03-2003, 05:54 PM

That is awesome. Those were the best things from the 80's.

Looften · 08-03-2003, 05:56 PM

As long as pogs don't return...

G.I. Joe I'm all for, however.

xman · 08-03-2003, 09:51 PM

i wish they would bring back kiss cards too

merkerguitars · 08-03-2003, 10:10 PM

Schweet......atari is awesome cause it help started the gaming craze...can't beat classic pitfall.

jibs · 08-03-2003, 10:12 PM

I still have my cards I collected when I was a kid, I wonder how much they are worth now? Time to do some investigating!

neoinoakleys · 08-04-2003, 06:56 AM

Garbage Pail Kids were AWESOME...I had SOOO many...I am not sure where they all are now, I am going to have to dig those up...

johnnymysto · 08-04-2003, 07:22 AM

not to threadjack, but how 'bout a shout-out for CLASSIC Transformers!! Not this new crap. I'm talkin Soundwave, Dinobots, Stunticons, and Triple-Changers!!!

*sniff*

Brings a tear to the eye...

Nisses · 08-04-2003, 07:58 AM

and Thundercats!! And He-Man!!

and M-M-Mask!

oooh, shiny

*goes into ferret-shock*

shalafi · 08-08-2003, 09:46 PM

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Originally posted by merkerguitars
Schweet......atari is awesome cause it help started the gaming craze...can't beat classic pitfall.

ooohh ya and my personal favorite......super breakout

i used to love gpk id buy them up from the ice cream man and sell them to the other kids at a suitably jacked up price hehe

jackassidy · 08-08-2003, 10:43 PM

FUCK YEA , I have a shoebox filled with originals. every once in awhile I'll go through them and get flashbacks from childhood

Kllr Wolf · 08-08-2003, 11:25 PM

This is sweet. Finally a retro idea that does not suck. Just wish my GPK cards hadn't been thrown away when I lost intrest in them.

Apokx · 08-08-2003, 11:27 PM

Gah,where are the new He-Man toys..and not the craptastic ripoffs.

I'm talking Castle Greyskull playsets.

rossco_g · 08-09-2003, 10:14 PM

RIVERRAID......classic!!!!

Yeah i had heaps of GPK stickers, guess the just a slightly twisted humour to them which really appealed to me, as opposed to some of the other shit that was out there at the time. G.I Joe for example.

08-03-2003, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
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08-03-2003, 09:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	GPKs are one of the paper collectibles I collect. I have every one ever made from every series. I have uncut sheets. I have all assorted accessory spin offs, such as wall plaques, posters, pencils, balloons, etc. This is my personal "nonsense" side - as a student of culture, I see this stuff as having great semiotic significance...or something. __________________ create evolution

08-03-2003, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ralvek Crazy Location: MN	That is just awesome!! Now we need the return of G.I. Joe! Not that lame crap where they fight drugs and shit, but the old school fire a thousand shots and no one dies stuff! Can anyone out there honestly say they didn't have a big shit eating grin when Cobra Commander yelled retreat at the end of an episode??? I think not!! Who's with me on this one? __________________ Ban country music, it promotes inbreeding.

08-03-2003, 04:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
tenchi069 Lost Location: One step closer to the padded cell...	I have my PC for all the cutting edge games that are coming out and I have my trusted atari. Both have a special place in my heart. Sometimes when I get fed up with playing mmorpgs or fps online I power down ( cooling my room off a few degrees ) and flip on the atari and play a little space invaders or pacman. __________________ ERROR- PLBSAK Problem Lies Between Seat and Keyboard.

08-03-2003, 10:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Schweet......atari is awesome cause it help started the gaming craze...can't beat classic pitfall. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

08-03-2003, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	Heh, I used to have a shitload of those Garbage Pail kid stickers. I have no clue why I like them. I wonder if anyone would actually buy an Atari? New games are so sweet that I can't imagine why someone would want one.

08-03-2003, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
more fire Psycho Location: London	I used to love garbage pail kids. Meaty Petey was my favourite. Harry potty card is genius.

08-03-2003, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
cetacean Insane Location: New York, NY	and knowing is half the battle... GI Joe!

08-03-2003, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	I'm still holding out for them to bring back the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ghostbusters videos and stuff. I'm thinking this stuff came out about 5-7 years before TMNT became popular.. so hopefully TMNT is in the works as well.

08-03-2003, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Buk Addict Location: Seattle, WA	TMNT is back, there is a video game coming out this fall, action figures are already back, and they have a new cartoon on fox saturdays.

08-03-2003, 05:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Katyblu Crazy Location: Here and there and everywhere	God its like I'm a kid again! My Little Ponies and Strawberry Xhortcake are my favorites, along with Jem and Rainbow Brite! Also I have a new Care Bear.... and I remember loving GPKs but now I'm not so sure.

08-03-2003, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	the store (the one i work in the stockroom of, that is) carried my little ponies, strawberry shortcake, carebears, along w/ the more "modern" Dora the Explorer and Hulk and Spiderman stuff... it's WEIRD!

08-03-2003, 05:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nikki ~~~~~~~ Location: Charleston, SC	That is awesome. Those were the best things from the 80's.

08-03-2003, 05:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Looften Crazy	As long as pogs don't return... G.I. Joe I'm all for, however.

08-03-2003, 09:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
xman Tilted	i wish they would bring back kiss cards too

08-04-2003, 07:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
Nisses Shade Location: Belgium	and Thundercats!! And He-Man!! and M-M-Mask! oooh, shiny goes into ferret-shock __________________ Moderation should be moderately moderated. Last edited by Nisses; 08-04-2003 at 08:05 AM..

08-03-2003, 10:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
jibs Tilted	I still have my cards I collected when I was a kid, I wonder how much they are worth now? Time to do some investigating!

08-04-2003, 06:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
neoinoakleys Psycho Location: Michigan	Garbage Pail Kids were AWESOME...I had SOOO many...I am not sure where they all are now, I am going to have to dig those up... __________________ It's My Duty to Please That Booty!!

08-04-2003, 07:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
johnnymysto Overreactor Location: South Ca'lina	not to threadjack, but how 'bout a shout-out for CLASSIC Transformers!! Not this new crap. I'm talkin Soundwave, Dinobots, Stunticons, and Triple-Changers!!! sniff Brings a tear to the eye... __________________ "I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request." - Capt. Barbossa

08-08-2003, 10:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
jackassidy Tilted	FUCK YEA , I have a shoebox filled with originals. every once in awhile I'll go through them and get flashbacks from childhood

08-08-2003, 11:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
Kllr Wolf Psycho Location: Lubbock, TX	This is sweet. Finally a retro idea that does not suck. Just wish my GPK cards hadn't been thrown away when I lost intrest in them. __________________ Caffeine - the molecule of life.

08-08-2003, 11:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
Apokx Yo dawg, I herd u like... Location: memes.	Gah,where are the new He-Man toys..and not the craptastic ripoffs. I'm talking Castle Greyskull playsets.

08-09-2003, 10:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
rossco_g Upright	RIVERRAID......classic!!!! Yeah i had heaps of GPK stickers, guess the just a slightly twisted humour to them which really appealed to me, as opposed to some of the other shit that was out there at the time. G.I Joe for example.