The following gallery will evoke the inner geek who has ever engaged in gaming, as it highlights some of the modern ways retro past times have been brought back. Scroll though and you'll see how Lego, Rubik's cubes and arcade style gaming like Tetris and Pacman can continue to be a party of your life today.
Implications - There are few driving forces that are more deeply embedded in consumers than nostalgia, with fond memory of the past as an indefinitely powerful impetus to choose one product over another. By finding new and innovative ways to reinterpret classic objects from bygone eras, companies can reignite consumer interest and create lasting new ideas.
22 Toys from the Past That Are Still Getting Love

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Aluminized Eco Art
Works of Art Made From Recycled Cans

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Top 33 LEGO Creations
Innovating Retro Toys

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Toys for the Blind
Textured Rubik's Cube for the Blind
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Rubik's Cube Alarm Clock
Cube Clock Has Thermometer
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Real Life Robot PacMan
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Nintendo Wall Decals
Blik Surface Graphics
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PacMan Belt
The Ultimate Geek Fashion Item
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Custom Etch-A-Sketch Caricature for $5,000
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Sudoku Cube -Rubik's Cube Meets Sudoku
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Geek Chic Accessories
Pac Man Cufflinks
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LEGO NXT Rubik's Cube Solver
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Rubik's Cube Table
Bring Back the 80's in Your Living Room
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80s Icon Revived
Mr. T Doll Exhibition In San Francisco
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Computer Security By Color Scheme
Cheng-Li Hung's Rubik's Cube
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Balloons for Geeks
Balloon Guy's Art
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Top 9 Ways to Keep Tetris Alive
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Plush PacMan Hat for Nostalgia Geeks
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Retro-Chic Gaming
The Arcade Table
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Cheap Retro Thrills
Deluxe TV Etch-A-Sketch
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Childhood Toys Evolved
Tater of the Lost Ark is the New Mr. Potato Head
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Etch-A-Sketch Clock
Upgraded Toy Keeps Time
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Touch-Screen Old School Games
Multi-Touch Missile Command
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Retro Gaming Experiences
My Arcade® is Showcasing the Gamestation Retro at CES 2025
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes
The Levi’s x Rubik’s Cube is Covered in Deadstock Denim
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Celebratory Sci-Fi Toy Sets
The LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Collection Has Five Sets
Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Family Board Game Promos
Hasbro and Birds Eye Teamed Up to Encourage Family Bonding
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Angelic Digital Pet Toys
Bandai's Tamagotchi Angel Has Been Revived for a New Generation
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Anniversary-Honoring Puzzle Cubes
Sanrio Presents the New Adorable Hello Kitty Rubik's Cube
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Retro Gaming Room Experiences
Step Back in Time with W Montréal’s Retro Gaming Box Experience
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Iconic Artwork Toy Sets
The LEGO Art Mona Lisa Set Pays Homage to the Masterpiece
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Digital Pet Board Games
Tamagotchi Collections is for Two to Four Players
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets
The Star Wars Tamagotchi Lets You Shape Anakin Skywalker’s Fate
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
Iconic Franchise Puzzle Partnerships
LEGO and Pokémon Join Forces on a Multi-Year Partnership
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Cubic Video Game Candies
The PEZ Minecraft Collection is Arriving in September
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Candy-Themed Gaming Experiences
Sour Patch Kids and Roblox Partnered on a New Experience
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Retro Gaming Merch Collections
The Rollercoaster Tycoon Collection from Atari Celebrates the Game
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
Balenciaga Presents a Device That Only Plays the Snake Game
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Digital Marble Tabletop Games
The FunPop Tabletop Pinball Game Works with Up to Four Players
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Ideas Full House is Made with Intricate Detail
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Pop-Out Pet Toys
Luki Lab Pets 2 Love Tuck into Heart-Shaped Purses That Doubles as Launchers
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Nostalgic Bath Product Lines
Mr. Bubble Unveils Options for National Bubble Bath Day
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games
Ageless Innovation Recently Debuted YAHTZEE Slots
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Miniature Toy Billiards Table
Golden Eye Designs a LEGO Vintage Billiards Table
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Anniversary Virtual Pet Toys
Tamagotchi Connection is Back for the Toy's 20th Anniversary
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Proposal Ring Box Puzzles
LEGO Introduces a Ring Box Set to Fit a Ring Inside
Nostalgic Show-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Pingu Set it Dreamed Up by BrickArtisan24639
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Collectible Cartoon Candy Products
The Latest PEZ Products Call to Mind Popular Cartoon Franchises
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Heart-Shaped Puzzle Sets
LEGO Lets Users Create their Buildable Valentine's Day Hearts
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Innovative Game Collections
Particula Redefines Play and Learning with Elevated Classics
Easter-Themed Collectible Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise! Pastel Party is an Alternative to Chocolate Gifts
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Space-Inspired Puzzle Sets
KoalaBrick Presents the Tesseract-Inspired LEGO Set
Art Sculpture Miniature Replicas
LEGO Creates a Miniature LOVE Replica to Rest on a Table
Playlist-Paired Puzzles
Piecework Puzzles Come with Curated Songs to Match the Vibe
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Long-Haul Flight Toys
Turkish Airlines Created My Travel Buddy for Young Travelers
8-Bit Building Block Sets
The LEGO Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi Set Has a Classic Inspiration
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Classic Board Game Remakes
Dungeons & Dragons Takes on a Celebratory Modernized Update
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Memory-Based Adult Card Games
Hasbro Introduces a New Party Card Game Dubbed Arschmallows
Nostalgic Revived Crayon Colors
Crayola is Bringing Back Some Retired Colors of its Archives
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Revived Retro Arcade Games
Nintendo Breathes Life Back to the NES Version of Tetris
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Engaging 3D Games
The FOROS Game Brings Timeless Fun with a Modern Twist
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Sci-Fi-Inspired Toy Lines
Jazwares Partners with Netflix to Release a Stranger Things Capsule
Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
3DProSkillsCreations Creates the Adorable Arcade Clock
Prehistoric Puzzle Games
'Block Puzzle in the Stone Age' Takes a Refreshing Twist on a Classic
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Soothing Puzzle Games
Puzzle Odyssey Hosts a Collection of Games at Varying Levels