20 Classic Toys Kids Still Love Playing With

Let’s take things right back with the iconic Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone. This classic toy has been dialing up fun since 1961! The telephone toy may be kitsch but it’s also super-engaging for modern kids. It has a friendly face with eyes that move, a spinning dial and retro ringing sounds. You’re little one can take imaginary phone calls or use it as a pull toy while they walk and talk.

Next up on our list of the best classic toys is the one and only Cozy Coupe. Created in 1979, this red and yellow micro-car continues to delight little passengers today. Kids can steer the car, beep the horn and propel themselves along by foot, or sit back and let mom or dad push them along.

This retro toy first made an appearance in 1952, but became a bona-fide classic after his appearance in the Toy Story films. It’s none other than Mr. Potato Head, of course! This figurine comes with 11 accessories, so kids can let their imagination and creativity sprout as they configure the different parts to create a unique design.

Take your little one on a trip back in time with the Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon. This classic toy wagon has delighted children for generations—with good reason. The sturdy steel wagon is incredibly durable and can hold up to 150 pounds. Toddlers can hop aboard for a ride around the block, while big kids can use it to tote around their other toys.

Whether you were lucky enough to have one at home or looked forward to playing with it at kindergarten, chances are you experienced a bead maze at some point in your childhood. These retro wooden toys score high up on our list as they’re educational and fun. The brightly colored beads are fascinating to curious tots, and the maze helps kids practice those fine motor skills.

Get creative with a Play-Doh set. Toddlers love to pinch, mold and shape creations using the modeling compound. Better yet, the set features six old-school can designs taken from the Play-Doh archives for an extra dash of nostalgia.

Parents that grew up in the nineties will have a blast introducing baby to this iconic Sesame Street character. This Tickle Me Elmo is so ticklish, he kicks his legs and falls back laughing. And in an update to the original design, this Elmo can speak in Spanish too!

Here’s a classic toy for newborns many folks know and love: Playskool’s Glo Worm. Inspired by the original 1983 design, this plush toy emits a soft glow and plays soothing lullabies.

Fisher-Price classic toys are charming and sweet. Case in point: The Little Snoopy. This toy is shaped like an adorable beagle dog and can be pulled-along with his ears swinging.

A recent addition to the classic toy catalog, Little Tikes Rocking Horse is a great option for indoor or outdoor fun. Made from durable bright blue plastic, the rocker is low to the ground so kids can easily climb aboard.

An abacus is the original classic toy. A tool to teach kids early math and counting skills, the wooden frame has rows of brightly colored beads that are easy to slide from side to side.

Hot Wheels are retro toys loved by collectors, car enthusiasts and kids alike. This set includes 20 dinky cars that are scaled down versions of vintage vehicles. Suitable for ages 3 and up.

A Jack in the Box is a classic toy that has stood the test of time. This vintage-inspired musical toy is decorated with original artwork from the Curious George books. Turn the handle to hear “Pop Goes the Weasel” and watch your kiddos' surprise when a plush monkey pops out.

The Teletubbies first hit our screens in 1996 and soon took the world by storm. Since then the show has had a reboot and the cute cuddly characters are just as popular as ever. Our personal favorite is Po, but you can get a sweet plush version of Dipsy, Laa Laa or Tinky Winky too. Whichever one you choose, press the stuffed animal’s tummy to hear it talk and sing.

Lego has been capturing kids’ imaginations for decades (since 1932 to be precise). This classic toy set includes toddler-friendly bricks, so even little kids can build their own creations.

Toys that encourage pretend play are always a winner in our book. And while you may not have had this exact set, in days gone by a doctor’s dress-up kit is a classic. This retro-styled canvas doctor's bag is full of all the essentials for treating poorly patients, from a wooden stethoscope to a blood-pressure monitor. It’s a great gift to encourage kids to exercise empathy.

Invented in 1816, the kaleidoscope uses mirrors and objects inside a tube to create a visual spectacle. Kids young and old, will be mesmerized by the swirling shapes, colors and patterns within.

Here’s one more nostalgic toy by Fisher-Price to reminisce over. The classic stacking toy comes with five colorful rings to grasp, shape and stack. And we can confirm, it’s still as fun as ever.

A doll is a classic toy that inspires pretend play and might even help your toddler get used to the idea of a baby brother or sister. This Bitty Baby doll doesn’t talk or cry or pee or sing (thank goodness), but is still completely engaging. It also comes in a wide range of skin and hair tones.

Want to reduce your little one’s screen time? Swap out the iPad for an Etch A Sketch. The classic toy is a great unplugged alternative, simply turn the knobs and watch as the lines magically appear on screen. Then when your tot wants to start a new sketch, just give it a little shake and the slate will be wiped clean.