7 retro toys to pick up for your kids

Show your kiddos your favorite childhood toys by gifting them with one of these classics.

By Michele Kettner • Posted February 10, 2021 at 12:54 p.m.

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Take a walk down memory lane with these classic toys. From Cat’s Cradle to a retro bike, introduce your children to your favorite toys from childhood with one of these seven selections.

During your child’s next art lesson, skip the crayons and go for the spirograph for mind blowing designs. // The Original Spirograph Deluxe Set, $22.95; Fat Brain Toys

Instead of another hour of video games, show your kids this book for some new tricks. // Cat’s Cradle – A Book Kit of String Figures, $10.99; Macy’s

Switch out the Legos for these Lincoln Logs and watch your child’s imagination grow. // Lincoln Logs Country Campfire Ranch, $44.99; Walmart

retro red tricycle — *Courtesy of Amazon*

With spring coming up around the corner, pick up this retro bike for endless rides down the driveway. // Radio Flyer Classic Red 10″ Tricycle for Toddlers ages 2-4, $59.99; Amazon

Let your kids (and yourself) test their memory skills with this ultimate game of suspense. // Simon Game, $19.99; Target

This Tonka truck will withstand anything your little one wants to carry. // Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Dump Truck, $34.99; JCPenny

Turn spelling and learning into a game with this classic Speak & Spell. // Speak & Spell Electronic Game, $22.49; Target

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.