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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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
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
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
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
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
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
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
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
Life-Size LEGO Cars
LEGO Debuts a McLaren Formula 1 Car at the Canadian Grand Prix
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
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
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
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
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers
The Octopus Arcade Stick Brings the Arcade to the Living Room
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
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
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
Nostalgic Sour Candy Products
IT'SUGAR Retro Sours are Inspired by a Discontinued Sour Candy
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
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
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 Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Art Sculpture Miniature Replicas
LEGO Creates a Miniature LOVE Replica to Rest on a Table
Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Ideas Full House is Made with Intricate Detail
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
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 Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
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
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
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
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
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
Anniversary Virtual Pet Toys
Tamagotchi Connection is Back for the Toy's 20th Anniversary
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
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
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
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
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
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
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
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
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
8-Bit Building Block Sets
The LEGO Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi Set Has a Classic Inspiration
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
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
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Offline Game-Inspired Brick Sets
Brick Dangerous Creates a LEGO T-Rex Google Character
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
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
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
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
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands