Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Good Morning Arizona to show off some of the holiday season’s best retro toys that kids will enjoy as much as their parents did a generation ago. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


BARREL OF MONKEYS

Remember all the fun with this classic version of Barrel of Monkeys! The monkeys have the nostalgic look and feel parents may remember. Their arms link together correctly while kids play. Contains 15 red classic plastic monkeys and one yellow monkey barrel.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $8.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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90 YEARS OF PLAY

Kids can dive into a history of playful learning with the LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play building set. Featuring a rainbow of colorful LEGO pieces and 15 mini build recreations of popular LEGO sets from across the years. Kids, adults and grandparents can revel in a fun and nostalgic building experience as they recreate…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES

The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and detailing. The collectible packaging features custom art from Frank Morrison and adds a unique style to each character. These highly poseable figures come with premium detailing and articulation for dramatic action poseability. Choose…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99+
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CARE BEARS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CARE-A-LOT BEAR

This collector's edition bear features multicolored plush with a silver shimmer effect, a shiny belly badge, and the 40th logo embroidered on its foot. Includes a certificate of authenticity.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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WILDER GAMES CLUELESS PARTY GAME – SPINNER PARTY GAME

Take a spin down memory lane and answer personal questions, players can see how well they know their friends, relive favorite Clueless moments and so much more! Players compete to be the first to win each mini-game! There might be some moments that will leave players saying "Ugh, As If!" along the way!

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 17+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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