Christmas is just around the corner, and while kids no longer flip through the gigantic Sears catalog to get a preview of the year’s hottest toys, there’s still always that one hot item that all kids want. Here’s a great nostalgic video that counts down ten of the most unforgettable Christmas toy fads from yesteryear… or at least as far back as the 80’s because who cares about the 70’s!

I’m offended that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles didn’t make the list. I could have sworn they were all the rage for a few years and made Playmates a boat load of money. Oh well.