Relive the Past With These Nostalgic Walmart Items
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It's no secret that we're all reliving our glory days (whether that means childhood, teenage years, or adulthood) by revisiting old favorites from the 1980s, 1990s and early aughts. The past is coming back to the future, and today's fashion trends, like the resurgence of fanny packs and mom jeans, have left our culture chock full of nostalgia.
And this doesn't just apply to clothing and accessories: vintage toys and games are also having their heyday, especially as people clean out and resell their now-valuable collectors items. Luckily, though, you don't need to scour auctions to find retro options — Walmart secretly has a whole host of nostalgic products.
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Whether you're shopping to fill your own shelves with childhood memories or to give new life to old, tried and true favorites, Walmart's online shop has something for every occasion. We went through thousands of search results to find the most nostalgic items — like Back to the Future Hot Wheels and beach-ready bucket hats — so that you can choose from the best of the best.
Not to mention, everything on Walmart's site can be picked up conveniently at a store near you or shipped to your home in a matter of days. So if you're shopping for a last-minute gift (hint: Mother's Day is coming up and moms love nostalgia) you can grab it up before it's too late.
It's no secret that we're all reliving our glory days (whether that means childhood, teenage years, or adulthood) by revisiting old favorites from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early aughts. The past is coming back to our present, and with many of today's fashion trends (take for instance the resurgence of fanny packs and mom jeans), nostalgia is quite literally trending.
And this doesn't just apply to clothing and accessories: vintage toys and games are also having their heyday, especially as people clean out and resell their now-valuable collectors items. Luckily, though, you don't need to scour auctions to find retro options — Walmart secretly has a whole host of nostalgic products.
Read More: 60 of the Most Valuable Toys From Your Childhood
Whether you're shopping to fill your own shelves with childhood memories or to give new life to old, tried and true favorites, Walmart's online shop has something for every occasion.
We went through thousands of search results to find the most nostalgic items — like Back to the Future Hot Wheels and beach-ready bucket hats — so that you can choose from the best of the best. Ahead, our favorite nostalgic finds to shop from the comfort of your couch while being transported all the way back.
Clue 1986 Edition
The board game Clue came out in the 1940s, but this 1986 edition will be familiar to most people who spent their childhoods guessing if it was Colonel Mustard in the lounge with a revolver.
Analog Clock
Go back to reading analog time (we promise it'll get easier to read the longer you have this clock on display.)
Mr. Potato Head
Anyone who grew up watching Toy Story knows that Mr. Potato Head is a pivotal childhood toy. He's been around since the 1950s and now he can easily be included in 2023 toy collections.
Compact Refrigerator
Spice up your space with this mini Frigidaire model that is just about as retro as it gets.
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Simon Electronic Memory Game
This Hasbro classic has kept kids busy for decades. See if you can still succeed at memorizing the color sequences.
Authentic GameBoy Color
Take your retro nerdiness to the next level with a real, vintage Game Boy Color. This portable video game player was released in 1998 and was immediately a viral hit, far before today's similarly beloved Nintendo Switch.
6-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player
Get the vintage feel with 2023 technology, all in one record player. You can play through your vinyl collection and connect to your phone via Bluetooth for convenient listening.
Magic 8 Ball
Go back to a time when every problem felt like it could be solved by a Magic Eight Ball saying "YES." The Magic 8 Ball was invented in 1946 and originally marketed as a paperweight. Its interactive, futuristic properties made it more fit as a children's toy, but its office purpose helped increase its popularity.
Retro Push Button Telephone
Tired of the constant texting? Go back to landline vibes with this retro telephone.
Mini Butterfly Hair Claw Clips
Add color to your current hairdo, or gift these to a 2020s kid who has no idea what they've been missing.
Monopoly 1980's Edition
Monopoly has been remade hundreds of times, with fun new themes and visuals, but nothing hits quite like the original version.
Back to the Future
These collectible Hot Wheels are great to display — or to play with. 1980s and 1990s kids likely remember the hold that Back to the Future had on their generation, and combined with Hot Wheels, which have been a kid-favorite toy since 1968, these toy cars are rife with nostalgia.
Bucket Hat
If the '90s got one thing right, it's this 360-degree sun protection.
Hasbro Rubik's Cube
Kids (and adults) have been trying to solve Rubik's Cubes for decades, so if this puzzle is one of the unsolved mysteries from your childhood, it might be time to jump back in. The current world record for the classic 3x3x3 cube is under five seconds, so the challenge awaits.
Pikachu Wrist Watch
Wear your heart (read: passion) on your sleeve — literally — with this collectible Pokemon watch.
Galaxian Micro Play
Own a version of the beloved arcade game that will actually fit in your house.
Barbie DreamHouse
Mattel celebrated 60 years of the Barbie DreamHouse being on shelves by releasing this huge, special edition anniversary house that comes with two dolls and over 100 pieces. Whether you're stocking up before the upcoming Barbie movie or buying for the new generation, this house is a great way to celebrate a legendary toy.
Scented Markers
90s kids can just *smell* this photo. If you spent your childhood art classes trying to guess the scent of each color, it might be time to give that gift to the kids in your life now — or grab some of these for your own crafting, we're not judging!
Lite-Brite
This '90s kid favorite could make for a great gift for any child in your life, or use your skills to craft some chic art to display.
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