Take This '80s Nostalgia Quiz For A Walk Down Memory Lane

Finally, '80s kids have their time to shine! Take this quiz and enjoy a walk down memory lane. Can you remember everything from your childhood? 

Can you remember which object this is?

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The cassette tape is an audio recording tape that was first brought to the market in 1963. It became super popular in the '80s for playing music! 

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The cassette tape is an audio recording tape that was first brought to the market in 1963. It became super popular in the '80s for playing music! 

Who is this?

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This is Jem! She was part of the TV series called Jem and the Holograms.

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This is Jem! She was part of the TV series called Jem and the Holograms.

This used to let you play music on the go! What is it?

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It's a portable CD player, aka a Discman. It's the next step up from a Walkman since you could play CDs on it.

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It's a portable CD player, aka a Discman. It's the next step up from a Walkman since you could play CDs on it.

People used to use this to talk to one another... What is it?

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This is an old-school rotary phone! Instead of buttons, there was a wheel that you had to spin to the correct number in order to dial up your friend. 

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This is an old-school rotary phone! Instead of buttons, there was a wheel that you had to spin to the correct number in order to dial up your friend. 

What is this absolute fashion statement called?

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You could not leave the house in a t-shirt without a t-shirt clip. This created a more fitted look. 

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You could not leave the house in a t-shirt without a t-shirt clip. This created a more fitted look. 

What's this called?

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These are the original Polly Pockets. The kids of the '00s might know Polly as a mini-doll, but '80s kids were able to fit her entire home in their pocket!

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These are the original Polly Pockets. The kids of the '00s might know Polly as a mini-doll, but '80s kids were able to fit her entire home in their pocket!

Literally, only '80s kids would know this. What is it?

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This is a true floppy disk! These became completely obsolete in the '00s but were really small by the end of their reign. '80s kids know that these used to be huge!

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This is a true floppy disk! These became completely obsolete in the '00s but were really small by the end of their reign. '80s kids know that these used to be huge!

Who are these action figures?

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These action figures are known as He-Man and She-Ra. They were also featured as cartoons!

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These action figures are known as He-Man and She-Ra. They were also featured as cartoons!

You would put these in your hair. What are they?

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These are the ever-classic banana clips. They were in style back in the '80s. Nowadays, they're more for function than style.

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These are the ever-classic banana clips. They were in style back in the '80s. Nowadays, they're more for function than style.

What is this near-ancient object?

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This is a boom box! You would see people walking around city streets with this on their shoulders. You could either play your favorite tape or dial into the radio for some tunes.

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This is a boom box! You would see people walking around city streets with this on their shoulders. You could either play your favorite tape or dial into the radio for some tunes.

You would usually find this object on someone's desk! 

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This is a Rolodex! It's basically the only way people in the 80s could keep track of buesinesses, names, phone numbers, and addresses in a quick and efficient manner. 

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This is a Rolodex! It's basically the only way people in the 80s could keep track of buesinesses, names, phone numbers, and addresses in a quick and efficient manner. 

Do you know what this is?

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It's a VHS tape! This is how you got to see your favorite movies back in the '80s & '90s. These were also used for recording live tv. 

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It's a VHS tape! This is how you got to see your favorite movies back in the '80s & '90s. These were also used for recording live tv. 

This gadget recently made a comeback... What is it?

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It's a polaroid camera! These were used when someone wanted an "instant" photo instead of waiting a week for their film to be developed. They're super popular now, but vintage ones are hard to find!

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It's a polaroid camera! These were used when someone wanted an "instant" photo instead of waiting a week for their film to be developed. They're super popular now, but vintage ones are hard to find!

What puzzle toy is this?

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It's a Rubik's Cube! These are super hard to solve, but once you figured it out, it's as easy as pie. 

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It's a Rubik's Cube! These are super hard to solve, but once you figured it out, it's as easy as pie. 

These were such a fashion statement! Can you remember what they're called?

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These are Jellies! They came to the "fashion" world in the '80s and stayed for quite a while. They're even making a comeback now. 

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These are Jellies! They came to the "fashion" world in the '80s and stayed for quite a while. They're even making a comeback now. 

Which gaming console are these cartridges from?

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They are from Atari! This was the pioneering gaming console and the first of its kind. 

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They are from Atari! This was the pioneering gaming console and the first of its kind. 

Which '80s toy is this?

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This is a Lite Brite! You could make signs, cool designs, and colorful patterns with this thing. Those pieces were so easy to lose! 

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This is a Lite Brite! You could make signs, cool designs, and colorful patterns with this thing. Those pieces were so easy to lose! 

Which electronic is this?

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It's a Gameboy! These were pioneered in the '80s but were really popular until the mid-2000s. 

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It's a Gameboy! These were pioneered in the '80s but were really popular until the mid-2000s. 

Do you remember what this little doll is called?

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This is the iconic Glo Worm toy. It was a nice stuffed toy that kids could hug. Naturally, it glowed!

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This is the iconic Glo Worm toy. It was a nice stuffed toy that kids could hug. Naturally, it glowed!

What is this object?

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It's a Trapper Keeper! This organizational object helped you keep track of all of your necessary papers while at school. 

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It's a Trapper Keeper! This organizational object helped you keep track of all of your necessary papers while at school. 

What's this popular electronic device. 

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This is a Speak & Spell. It's a handheld gadget that helped kids with spelling and speech while also being a game!

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This is a Speak & Spell. It's a handheld gadget that helped kids with spelling and speech while also being a game!

Can you remember playing with this thing?

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This is a Skip-It. You surely remember breaking your ankles with this thing! Its sole purpose was to see how many times you can skip around the ball. 

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This is a Skip-It. You surely remember breaking your ankles with this thing! Its sole purpose was to see how many times you can skip around the ball. 

Children of the '80s would draw weird masterpieces on this thing. What is it?

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This is an Etch a Sketch. It allowed kids to get really creative by drawing intricate photos simply using the two dials on the device. 

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This is an Etch a Sketch. It allowed kids to get really creative by drawing intricate photos simply using the two dials on the device. 

What is this contraption?

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This is a Pogo Ball! It's a great way to test your balance and bouncing skill. It's not as easy as it may look.

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This is a Pogo Ball! It's a great way to test your balance and bouncing skill. It's not as easy as it may look.

Which children's toy do these dolls fall under?

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These '80s dolls were called My Buddy and Kid Sister dolls. They were pretty popular!

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These '80s dolls were called My Buddy and Kid Sister dolls. They were pretty popular!

Do you remember what these kids are called?

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The Garbage Pail Kids were created as a parody to Cabbage Patch Kids! They were rough and tumble trouble makers.

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The Garbage Pail Kids were created as a parody to Cabbage Patch Kids! They were rough and tumble trouble makers.

What is this called?

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This is called a View-Master! It's a stereoscope that featured different "reels" (aka cardboard disks). The makers put tons of different photos on it. 

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This is called a View-Master! It's a stereoscope that featured different "reels" (aka cardboard disks). The makers put tons of different photos on it. 

What are these guys called?

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These are Wrestling Buddies! The line of toys featured tons of popular wrestling characters from the '80s like Hulk Hogan and Macho Man.

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These are Wrestling Buddies! The line of toys featured tons of popular wrestling characters from the '80s like Hulk Hogan and Macho Man.

Which board game is this?

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Mall Madness was meant to represent a shopping mall (since those were new and popular in the '80s.) Players were even allowed to have their own cardboard credit cards.

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Mall Madness was meant to represent a shopping mall (since those were new and popular in the '80s.) Players were even allowed to have their own cardboard credit cards.

What kids toy is this?

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This is a Big Wheel! It's a low-riding tricycle made for the toughest of kids.

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This is a Big Wheel! It's a low-riding tricycle made for the toughest of kids.

Which series are these guys from?

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These are Care Bears! They're a group of little bears who represent different personalities They were super popular, and still are today!

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These are Care Bears! They're a group of little bears who represent different personalities They were super popular, and still are today!

What '80s game is this?

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It's Crossfire! It was a super popular board game in the '80s and somewhat resembled air hockey. 

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It's Crossfire! It was a super popular board game in the '80s and somewhat resembled air hockey. 

Do you remember what these are called?

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These are called Micro Machines. They came in tons of different styles including cars, trucks, trains, boats, airplanes, helicopters, and motorcycles. 

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These are called Micro Machines. They came in tons of different styles including cars, trucks, trains, boats, airplanes, helicopters, and motorcycles. 

Before slime, kids of the '80s played with this! What is it?

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Gak walked so slime could run. This was a weird children's toy made popular by Nickelodeon. 

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Gak walked so slime could run. This was a weird children's toy made popular by Nickelodeon. 

What are these shoes called?

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These were popular high-tops called L.A. Gear sneakers. They were "all the rage" back then but the company flopped after the hype.

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These were popular high-tops called L.A. Gear sneakers. They were "all the rage" back then but the company flopped after the hype.

What are these little guys called?

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These little pups were called Pound Puppies. They were so popular that movies were made! 

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These little pups were called Pound Puppies. They were so popular that movies were made! 

What is this little bear's name?

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This is Teddy Ruxpin! He was animatronic (cringe) and "talked" when you put a cassette tape in the back of him. He would "read" kids to sleep! 

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This is Teddy Ruxpin! He was animatronic (cringe) and "talked" when you put a cassette tape in the back of him. He would "read" kids to sleep! 

These are still pretty popular today! What are they called?

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These are Chucks, AKA Converse! They were made popular in the '70s and '80s and are still extremely popular. 

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These are Chucks, AKA Converse! They were made popular in the '70s and '80s and are still extremely popular. 

These hurt, but they were fun to play with, especially with your friends! What are they called?

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These are slap bracelets. They were made of flexible material that would cinch around your arm or wrist when "slapped." 

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These are slap bracelets. They were made of flexible material that would cinch around your arm or wrist when "slapped." 

What are these little accessories called?

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These were called jelly bracelets! They were in the same vein as the jelly shoe, which was also super popular back then.

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These were called jelly bracelets! They were in the same vein as the jelly shoe, which was also super popular back then.

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