43: Mt. Rushmore of Must Have Christmas Toys

There’s no joy like waking up on Christmas morning to find out that Santa had brought you the perfect present; similarly, nothing is more disappointing than getting Go-Bots when all of your other friends got kick-ass Transformers, or being told that Santa “ran out” of Cabbage Patch Kids so you’ll have to settle for a Raggedy Ann.

With Christmas right around the corner, we look back at some of the hottest Must Have Christmas Toys of All-Time. Jeff’s made a list, he’s checking it twice…and yeah, Michael and Richard have been both naughty and nice.

Joint Pick

Cabbage Patch Kids

• “Black Friday Origins: The 1983 Cabbage Patch Kids Riots” – Rediscover the 80s

Michael’s Picks

Tickle Me Elmo

• “How Tickle Me Elmo Caused Holiday Hysteria Back in 1996” – Uproxx

Hatchimals

• “Hatchimals Are the Catch of the Season” – USA Today

Red Ryder BB Gun

• “Red Ryder BB Gun” – Time Magazine

Richard’s Picks

Transformers

• “Black Friday Origins: The Transformers and GoBots Craze of 1984” – Rediscover the 80s

Pet Rocks

• “How Did the Pet Rock Fad Start Out” – Today I Found Out

Rubik’s Cube

• “The People Who Are Still Addicted to the Rubik’s Cube” – BBC