35 Retro Products You Didn't Think Were Made Anymore
There's nothing like getting hit with a wave of nostalgia and realizing you can still live your childhood dreams: a surprising number of your favorite products are still around and still amazing. Check out some of our favorites!
Thanks for reading about our favorite finds from across the internet! FYI: We participate in affiliate programs and may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.These Lip Smackers Are Still Great For Giving You Kissable Lips
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Lip Smackers were one of the most popular items when I was in junior high and high school and with good reason: they smelled amazing and were great for moisturizing. They've still got all the fun flavors I remember.
See it on AmazonSocker Boppers Are Just As Fun As They Used to Be
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I can't be the only one who occasionally has the urge to hit something after a long day at work, which is why I had to grab myself a pair of Socker Boppers. Rough housing isn't just for kids after all.
See it on AmazonGet a Workout and Improve Your Balance With a Pogo Stick
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Pogo sticks were super popular back in the 90s, and it turns out that they're actually a great workout. Oh, and super fun!
See it on AmazonThese Multi-ink Pens Are Still Great for All Your Writing Needs
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No pen was cooler than one of these multi-colored pens. It's just so satisfying to switch between the colors. I still use mine for color-coding notes during meetings.
See it on AmazonThese Plastic Barrettes Were Shockingly Good
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Sure, plastic barrettes are for little kids, but if you've got a particularly colorful style you can totally pull them off as an adult. Bonus: they actually hold your hair really well.
See it on AmazonFanny Packs Are Back In and For Good Reason
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More people are using fanny packs again, and it's not a secret why: they're super useful and give you the hit of nostalgia dopamine you crave. I love this retro design.
See it on AmazonKeep Everything Organized With a Trapper Keeper
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Remember when the most essential school supply you could get was a Trapper Keeper? Turns out they still make them and they're still great for organization. Grab one in a 90s style or get one that's all grown up.
See it on AmazonAlways Entertaining: The Rubik's Cube
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Are you the kind of person who always needs a fidget on hand? Obviously you need to get yourself a Rubik's Cube, a favorite toy of all kids in the 90s.
See it on AmazonEvery Classroom Had One of These Pencil Sharpeners
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If you still use pencils, getting a solid pencil sharpener is a must. The only way to go is this heavy-duty metal option that mounts to a wall. Not only will it give you perfectly sharp pencils, it will also send you back to grade school memories.
See it on AmazonPool Noodles Make Any Beach Day Great
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Many of us used pool noodles as a help when we were first learning to swim, but that's not the only thing they're good for. I personally enjoy using them to smack my siblings.
See it on AmazonCaboodles Are Still the Best For Storage
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Caboodles were built for makeup but they're actually good for a whole lot more than that. I like to use mine for craft supplies, but you can even use them for nails and screws or fishing supplies!
See it on AmazonWe All Had This Art Set
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For some reason every girl my age was gifted this art set at some point. These days I think about it longingly: how nice to have all the colors I want in colored pencils, watercolors, and markers?
See it on AmazonSlip'n'Slides Are More Fun When You Can Have a Beer
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I can remember seeing commercials for the Slip'n'Slide as a kid and desperately begging my parents for one. Now I can just buy one for myself and it turns out it's even more fun when you can slide with a beverage in your hand.
See it on AmazonYou'd Be Surprised At Everything You Can Do With Silly Putty
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Silly Putty might seem like a useless kid's toy but it actually has a surprising number of uses. You can use it to clean hard to reach spaces, and it even picks up ink!
See it on AmazonI Could Still Use a Mood Ring
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Ok ok, so we all know that mood rings don't really work, but nothing will ever convince me they don't look cool. And honestly with how stressful life is as an adult, I feel like I could use something to tell me when my mood is heating up.
See it on AmazonPlay Your Old Favorites On a Gameboy Color
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Oh Gameboy. Once upon a time, nothing was cooler. Luckily you can still grab a Gameboy Color and play all your favorite classic games. I'm getting Pokemon Gold.
See it on AmazonYou Never Run Out of Lead With These Cartridge Pencils
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What's more irritating than being in the middle of a project and running out of lead for your pencil? Basically nothing. Solve the problem with these old-school pencils that came with multiple lead cartridges.
See it on AmazonI Still Learn Things From Magic School Bus
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Send yourself on a nostalgia trip that's also surprisingly educational with this box-set of Magic School Bus DVDs. I'll never stop loving Ms. Frizzle.
See it on AmazonThis Protractor/Compass Set That Everyone Bought in High School
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I'm sure Geometry was not one of the most popular classes in High School, but it did teach me one thing: a compass and protractor are shockingly useful for getting good circles. Pick up this set if you're an artist or crafter.
See it on AmazonMad Libs Got Even Funnier When You Learned Swear Words
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Remember Mad Libs? They're basically the best road trip game ever, and here's a secret: they're even more fun now that you're a grown up and you can use dirty words.
See it on AmazonCereal Straws Are Environmentalist, Right?
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We all know we should be using fewer straws, so why not replace them with something nostalgic and delicious? I'm talking about Kellogg's Cereal Straws!
See it on AmazonThis Nokia Phone Remains the Most Indestructible Item Ever Created
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The Nokia Phone remains a legend among kids who were in high school and college during the early 2000s. You could basically launch it into the sun and it would survive. Did you know you can still snag a refurbished one? Get it if you're touch on your tech.
See it on AmazonCD Racks Can Hold More Than Just Jewel Cases
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Back when we all still used CDs, it was of the utmost importance to get yourself a high quality CD rack. You may be past CDs, but those racks are still super useful: repurpose them as a garden trellis, a jewelry holder, or even craft storage.
See it on AmazonJelly Shoes Are Actually Great For Wading in Lakes
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I had nearly forgotten about Jelly Shoes, but when I saw them again all the memories came flooding back. Sure, they may not be "in" anymore, but they're still super tough and great for messing around in a lake or at a beach.
See it on AmazonThe iPod Is Still The Best Dedicated Music Player
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Most of us manage our music through our phones these days, but if you're a serious music buff there's still only one way to go: the classic iPod. You can store serious amounts of music on this dedicated player.
See it on AmazonRemember the President's Physical Fitness Challenge?
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Once upon a time, all of us participated in a form of torture known as the President's Physical Fitness Challenge, in which we were asked to complete physical tasks we had in no way prepared for. Bring back some memories with this sit'n'reach test box: turns out you can actually use it to gain some good flexibility!
See it on AmazonSuper Easy Storage With a Classic Pencil Box
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I can't be the only person who is always looking for more storage and organization solutions, so when I ran across one of my old pencil boxes from grade school I was ecstatic. They're super cheap and a fun way to store pens, pencils, or anything else you can imagine.
See it on AmazonYou Can Still Be the Envy of Your Friends With Lunchables Pizza
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If you brought lunch from home, then you surely know the power of the Lunchables Pizza. I wouldn't be above bringing one of these babies to work.
See it on AmazonBest Drink To Take on the Go: Capri Sun
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Childhood was a time when we were all about snacks and drinks we could take with us, so it's no surprise that many of us have strong memories of the best portable drink ever: Capri Sun. It even still comes in all the classic flavors.
See it on AmazonKeep the Sun Off With a Plastic Visor
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These visors were the epitome of 90s fashion, and they're still surprisingly good at keeping your face and eyes shaded. Bonus: they come in a set with multiple colors to match your outfit of the day.
See it on AmazonL'Oreal Kids is Great For Any Sensitive Person...Even the Grownups
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Few commercials are burned as deeply into my memory as the L'Oreal Kids shampoo commercials. Sure, the branding is for kids, but it's actually just really great gentle shampoo for anyone with sensitive eyes and scalp.
See it on AmazonDisposable Cups That Don't Like This Just Aren't Right
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The pattern on these disposable cups is so ubiquitous that they've been turned into mugs, sweatshirts, and more! You can go back to the original and grab a full 1000 pack of them at this listing.
See it on AmazonStick on Earrings Are Great If You Want to Change Up Your Look
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Stick on earrings were one of the most fun ways to experiment with pierced ears when you were too little to get them pierced for real. Nowadays I use them to experiment with other piercing locations: Nose? Eyebrow? Cartilage?
See it on AmazonKeep All Your Thoughts In Your Password Journal
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We all need somewhere to keep our private thoughts, but how to keep them away from prying eyes? Obviously with a password locked journal. Every girl with a brother needed one of these back in the day, but I still wouldn't mind having one.
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