Christmas is right around the corner and if you're like me you've been making your Christmas list for the past three months. Currently, I have overpriced clothes, handbags and jewelry on the list because gone are the days I asked for toys. Even if I was asking for toys, I wouldn't want all the high tech crap kids ask for these days. Growing up in the 90's was the best. Our Christmas lists back then were filled with the strangest toys and obsessions but I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Here are the top items that filled every child's Christmas list from 1990 to 1999.
1. Beanie Babies
These little beanie stuffed animals were everywhere. If you didn't have a whole bucket full of them, face it: you were a huge loser. Of course, you had to remember the main rule... don't take the heart shape tag off because these babies will go for big bucks some day. I'm still waiting on my fortune for the hundred I have sitting in my attic. 
2. Furby
Although these creepy, possessed toys made a comeback just a few years ago, they made their debut back in 1998. For some goddamn reason we all wanted one. This creepy little toy spoke a language other than English, blinked, and moved around. Even if you turned this creature off it some how would still make noises and move. Basically, Furbys were possessed by the devil and for some reason we were all obsessed with them.
3. Tamagotchi
This was the most high tech gadget on our Christmas lists. The best part was if your friends had one you could connect them. Our lives depended on keeping this handheld pet alive and well. Letting your Tamagotchi die was practically a sin. 
4. Easy Bake Oven
We all became an official chef after receiving this gift. Along with the oven came little brownie, cake, cookie mixes and honestly, after being made they probably didn't even taste that great. We all spent more time begging our mom to use the Easy Bake Oven than it took to bake one of the goodies.
5. My Password Journal
A voice activated diary?! This was unheard of but a dream for girls everywhere. Only we could get into the journal with a secret password and the sound of our voice. Of course there was always the issue of forgetting our password. Either way, all of our secrets were super safe while locked away in this giant plastic diary. 
6. Skip It
Nothing hurt more than the pain of swinging this plastic ball around your ankle and then hitting your other foot with it. It was a constant competition who could get this highest number on the counter though. 
7. American Girl Doll
Whether it was one of the dolls from the history collection or the make-your-own-look-alike dolls, we all HAD to have one. The history dolls came with a whole back story, different outfits and a book. If you were lucky enough to have a look alike doll you even got to get matching night gowns and what was cuter than that?
8. Bop It
Every parent probably hated the loud, obnoxious voice that echoed through the house demanding to be bopped, twisted, or pulled. It was weird that we got joy out of being told what to do by this weirdly shaped plastic toy. 
9. Razor Scooter
We pushed our bikes and roller blades aside for this great transportation device. Racing our friends and trying to do tricks consumed our days outside. Although the game totally changed once they came out with the electric version of these, the first Razor Scooter still has a place in our hearts. 
10. Etch A Sketch
Okay, could anyone actually draw anything on this thing?! I never could, this was the most pointless gift of all time but for some reason we all needed it. It was practically like magic when you could just shake away your mess of lines you made in attempt to draw a dog.
