“Unwrap the Surprising Evolution of Christmas Gifts: What Fads Defined Each Decade?”
1990s: Tamagotchis
A handheld digital pet, Tamagotchis became one of the biggest fad toys of the 1990s, with most kids asking for one of the electronic toys as a gift.
The Swedish Retail Institute even named it the Christmas Gift of the Year in 1997.
2000s: Nintendo Wii
Nintendo pretty much made history in the 2000s, creating the Wii — a more affordable and active gaming console.
Released in 2006, by the time Christmas rolled around, the company had sold a whopping three million consoles.
2000s: Bratz Dolls
The four original Bratz dolls, Yasmin, Cloe, Jade, and Sasha, were released in 2001 and quickly picked up steam with young girls, thanks to their large lash-lined eyes, glossy lips, and countless accessories.
Thanks to spin-offs and a subsequent franchise, Bratz grossed $2 billion in 2005 alone.
2000s: The Sims
While there are many spin-offs of the life simulation video game, the original Sims was released back in 2000.
It was a high-selling item for Christmas and is considered one of the best-selling video game series of all time.
2010s: PlayStation 4
At one point in time, it was extremely difficult for people to find a PlayStation 4 on the shelves.
Those parents lucky enough to snag one of the gaming consoles, without a doubt, made their children’s Christmas in the 2010s.
