A special feature on nostalgic toys and the trends we craved as kids—loads of the things we wanted back then are here!

Beyblade

[Giant Motor] I Tried Making a Beyblade 'Forced Acceleration Device' That Always Hits the Opponent

Do you remember the nostalgic toy, Beyblade? It’s a modern take on the spinning top, with endless customization and plenty of strategy! Kids love it, and adults get hooked too.

Just choosing the parts opens up infinite possibilities.

The thrill of dynamic battles and pushing your brain to the limit is irresistible! It’s not just a toy—it has a charm that appeals to a wide range of ages.

I’m sure it’ll strike a chord with you, too.

So, how about recapturing that childhood spirit and spinning up some classic Beyblade fun again?

AIBO

The current state of the man who impulsively got an aibo

When it comes to toys that blend technology with warmth—nostalgic yet new—AIBO comes to mind.

The way it kicks a ball with its feet and responds when you call to it feels just like a real pet! It even has growth features, so the more you use it, the more attached you become.

While many toys are modeled after wild animals, AIBO is something special.

It remains one of those memorable toys that still has a place in many people’s hearts.

Do you have any fun memories with AIBO?

Endless Bubble Wrap

[∞ Puchi-Puchi AIR] People just can’t help but pop bubble wrap... [Mugen Puchi-Puchi Air now on sale and well-received]

Who was the first person to call polyethylene cushioning “puchi-puchi,” I wonder? It’s such a simple yet spot-on name! The toy version, “Infinite Puchi-Puchi,” was also explosively popular.

There was even a keychain type—my friend had one on their bag.

I remember popping it nonstop on my way to school and even during class… Looking back, was that fashionable? It seems there’s bubble wrap sold specifically for popping, and I’ve heard that among the bubble wrap made by Kawakami Sangyo, one out of every 10,000 bubbles is heart-shaped.

In any case, it’s a nostalgic item.

Gabuccho Fishing Game

Fun Fishing Game / Gabuccho Fishing – Fishing Game (Toy Game)

When you turn it on, a board modeled after a fishing pond rotates, and if you put the magnet at the end of the line hanging from the fishing rod into a fish’s mouth, it snaps on with a chomp, letting you experience “fishing.” It’s a simple toy, but since the fish’s mouths open and close in time with the rotation, it’s not so easy to catch them—you end up getting competitive and playing forever! It’s a cute toy with a retro vibe.

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Hane Keisuke

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Zoids

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Surprisingly, the Zoids series actually began in 1982 and has a long history, but didn’t it really catch on around the year 2000? In addition to wind-up and motorized model kits, there was also an anime series, and I think many people built lots of them.

Even when there were gaps between installments, new anime series were aired, and it remains popular to this day!

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Hane Keisuke

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Bikkuriman sticker

Various Head Stickers from the Classic Bikkuriman series

Do you remember the Bikkuriman stickers that were all the rage in the mid-80s? The bonus stickers that came with Lotte’s chocolate wafer snack “Bikkuriman Choco” became hugely popular and even got turned into an anime.

Other companies jumped on the bandwagon with products like the chocolate wafer “Dokidoki Gakuen,” and there were even knockoffs like “Rotchi.” There were so many piggyback products back then that would be unthinkable today.

You wanted a hologram sticker, but you’d usually end up with a demon sticker, right?