Can You Identify All Of These Classic Toys?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Identify All Of These Classic Toys?
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About This Quiz

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Toys, toys, toys. If you're an adult, then you don't have to be embarrassed... everyone is allowed to play with toys! Over the years, toys have evolved from being simple things to occupy children to well-designed and thought out creations that oftentimes the entire family can enjoy. However, while almost every toy nowadays is flashy, electronic, or digital, in the '40s, '50s, and '60s, toys were much simpler but still just as much fun! The Baby Boomer era is responsible for a lot of things in the world today but in this quiz, we're going to be focusing on some of the toys that they developed, introduced, or popularized.

From Barbie to Hot Wheels, G.I. Joe to the rubber duck, or from Lego to the skateboard, there is no denying that the Baby Boomer generation has blessed us with some of the most memorable and iconic toys that are still immensely popular to this day. So, are you ready to have some fun with this quiz? Then dive right in and let's get started!

barbie
YouTube
This is a picture of which toy?
Barbie
Twister
Tiny Tears
Mouse Trap!
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Barbie is a fashion doll that is owned and manufactured by Mattel Inc. While she has had her fair share of criticism, Barbie is widely recognized as a cultural icon. More than a billion Barbie dolls have been sold in just six decades.

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Mr Potato Head
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Which toy is showcased in this picture?
Operation
Candy Land
Mr. Potato Head
Mad Libs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mr. Potato Head is – true to his name – a toy that consists of a plastic model of a potato that can be affixed with plastic facial features, shoes, and hats.

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Barrel of Monkeys
YouTube
Do you know the name of the toy in this photo?
Slip’N Slide
Barrel of Monkeys
Rock-a-Stack
Tonka Trucks
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Barrel of Monkeys is a toy game that is simple in its design but extremely fun and addictive to play. You simply have to make a chain of monkeys without dropping any of them.

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GI Joe
YouTube
This is an image of which toy?
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
Chattery Teeth
frisbee
G.I. Joe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

G.I. Joe is a line of toys that are produced by Hasbro. As the name suggests, the action figures are centered around the various branches of the U.S. armed forces.

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Clue
Shutterstock
Which toy is showcased in this photo?
Colorforms
Matchbox cars
Clue
Electric Football
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Clue is a board game that puts players in the middle of a murder mystery. The game has influenced several books, films, other games, and even a musical, over the years.

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hula hoop
Shutterstock
What is the name of the toy in this photo?
Mouse Trap!
Magic 8-Ball
Slinky
Hula hoop
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The modern hula hoop is a toy that was introduced in the 1950s and is still popular to this day. However, the actual origins of the hula hoop can be traced back to the Native American Hoop Dance.

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Only 1 in 53 People Can Ace This Gnarly Skateboard Slang Quiz! Can You? 2
YouTube
Can you identify the toy in this image?
Mad Libs
skateboard
Trolls
Slip’N Slide
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A board and wheels seems like a simple and straightforward toy nowadays but back when they were introduced, skateboards were something to marvel at. The first skateboards were actually rollerblade wheels attached to planks.

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Chatty Cathy
YouTube
Which toy is this?
Charmin' Chatty
frisbee
Gonk
Colorforms
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Charmin' Chatty was a pull string "talking" doll manufactured by the Mattel toy company. She was a success and Mattel introduced Chatty Baby, Tiny Chatty Baby, Tiny Chatty Brother, Singin’ Chatty, and many others as a result.

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Risk
Jorge Royan via Wiki Commons
Can you identify this toy?
Electric Football
Risk
Tammy
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Risk is not as lighthearted as the other games mentioned here. It is a strategy board game of diplomacy, conflict and conquest. It was invented in 1957 by French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse.

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Silly Putty
youtube
Which toy is in this picture?
Slinky
Tonka Trucks
Operation
Silly Putty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Silly Putty is fun to play with and is loved by children of all ages. However, it was originally created during research into potential rubber substitutes for use by the United States in World War II.

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Fisher Price Little People
YouTube
Do you know the name of the toy in this picture?
Barbie
Fisher-Price Little People
Etch A Sketch
Twister
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fisher-Price Little People is a toy brand for younger children, ages 6–36 months and to age 3. In 2016, Little People was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame.

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Hot Wheels
YouTube
Which toy is in this photo?
Hot Wheels
Mr. Potato Head
Wooly Willy
Tammy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hot Wheels is a brand of die-cast toy cars that was introduced by American toy maker Mattel. Many people remember Hot Wheels competing with Matchbox cars. However, this competition ended when Mattel bought Tyco Toys.

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Creepy Crawlers
YouTube
Can you identify the toy in this picture?
Easy-Bake Oven
Risk
Creepy Crawlers
Trolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Creepy Crawlers was a toy that allows users to make semi-solid, rubbery creations from die-cast metal molds. Their popularity died off but Mattel has announced a plan to revitalize the brand with 3D printing.

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Lego
YouTube
Which toy is in this image?
Clue
Lego
Gonk
Tonka Trucks
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lego; everyone loves them, no one likes to step on them. Lego has been hailed as being not just a simple toy but also as a medium of expressing creativity for children and adults alike.

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rubber duck
Shutterstock
Can you identify the toy in this photo?
Barrel of Monkeys
Chattery Teeth
Rubber duck
Magic 8-Ball
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The rubber duck is without a doubt one of the most iconic toys in pop culture today. Bath time would simply not be the same without the invention of the rubber duck.

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Ken Doll
YouTube
Do you know the name of the toy in this image?
Hula hoop
Fisher-Price Little People
Easy-Bake Oven
Ken
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While everyone and their grandmother knows about Barbie – the woman of a hundred careers – not everyone remembers Ken, her male counterpart. Regardless, Ken and Barbie are often cited as one of the most iconic fictional couples.

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Play-Doh
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What is the name of the toy in this image?
skateboard
Lego
Play-Doh
Matchbox cars
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Like Lego, Play-Doh is one of those toys that always seems to promote creativity. Play-Doh is so iconic to this day, that the name has become a general catchall name for all types of modelling clay.

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Easy-Bake Oven
n/a
Do you know the name of this toy?
Easy-Bake Oven
Chatty Cathy
Creepy Crawlers
Ken
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you were an aspiring child chef in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, then you probably had an Easy-Bake Oven or wanted one. The Easy-Bake Oven was so iconic that it was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2006.

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Etch-a-Sketch
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Which toy is showcased here?
Etch A Sketch
Silly Putty
rubber duck
Tiny Tears
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

On the surface, the Etch A Sketch may seem like an evolution of the Wooly Willy but these two toys are completely different. It is notable for being one of the original inductees to the National Toy Hall of Fame.

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Tiny_Tears_04
Wiki Commons
Can you correctly name this toy?
Hula hoop
Mouse Trap!
Etch A Sketch
Tiny Tears
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tiny Tears was a doll that boasted the ability to shed tears from two tiny holes on either side of her nose. To some people this was cute or sweet, for others it was slightly unnerving and creepy.

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chattering teeth
Shutterstock
This is a photo of which toy?
Chatty Cathy
frisbee
Risk
Chattery Teeth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chattery Teeth are a wind-up toy that is often sold in novelty stores today. This toy has greatly permeated pop culture, appearing in countless TV shows, films, video games, and more.

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Matchbox Cars
Shutterstock
What is the name of this toy?
G.I. Joe
Matchbox cars
Electric Football
Play-Doh
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Why are they called Matchbox? That’s because they were sold in boxes similar in style and size to those in which matches were sold. Matchbox cars were often touted as being more realistic than the cars sold by their main competitor, Hot Wheels.

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Rock-a-Stack
Shypoetess via Wiki Commons
Do you recognize this toy?
Rock-a-Stack
Silly Putty
Tonka Trucks
Ken
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rock-a-Stack is a toy by Fisher-Price with colorful rings that have to be placed in order of size onto a pole. Like a lot of other Fisher-Price toys, Rock-a-Stack is a great educational toy for young children.

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What does the magic 8-ball say about your problem? 2
YouTube
This is a picture of which toy?
Barbie
Slinky
Magic 8-Ball
rubber duck
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Magic 8-Ball is a toy used for fortune-telling or seeking advice. The iconic status of the Magic 8-Ball is evidenced by its appurtenance in countless films, TV shows and more.

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Gonk
Rufusplant via Wiki Commons
Which toy is showcased in this picture?
Mr. Potato Head
Operation
Gonk
Lego
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

From the get-go, you know that this is going to be a silly toy from just hearing its name. Perhaps the most memorable thing about Gonk is that Beatles musician Ringo Starr publicly showed theirs off to the world.

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troll doll
Shutterstock
This is an image of which toy?
Rock-a-Stack
WishNiks (later re-branded as "Trolls")
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
Creepy Crawlers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Troll doll wasn’t a scary monster that lived under bridges, it was a cute toy that was widely loved. They even had their own charming and successful film in 2016.

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Twister
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Do you know the name of the toy in this photo?
Barrel of Monkeys
Colorforms
Twister
Fisher-Price Little People
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When it comes to flexibility and fun, no game combines the two better than Twister. This simple plastic mat with colors has deservingly been inducted into the American National Toy Hall of Fame.

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Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
n/a
Which toy is this?
Wooly Willy
Tammy
G.I. Joe
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Two robots enter the ring, only one leaves! This popular game about two boxing robots is simple, yet fun and has been referenced countless times in popular media.

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Popeye the weatherman (1959)
Colorforms Brand Via Youtube
Can you identify the toy in this image?
Risk
Twister
Colorforms
Chatty Cathy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

No, not chloroform! They’re not dangerous, they’re Colorforms. Many people probably don’t remember this one by name but Colorforms featured several iconic characters like Superman, The Beatles, Gumby, Batman, and Tarzan.

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Slip and Slide
YouTube
Which toy is in this picture?
Play-Doh
Trolls
skateboard
Slip’N Slide
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you haven’t played on a Slip’N Slide in the blistering summer heat, then you haven’t truly experienced summer fun. It’s just a long sheet of plastic connected to a water hose. Sometimes simplicity truly is more fun.

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Slinky
YouTube
Do you know the name of the toy in this picture?
Ken
Slinky
Magic 8-Ball
hula hoop
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Speaking of simple, yet fun, one of the most blatant examples of this is the Slinky, a precompressed helical spring. The Slinky and a flight of stairs are truly one of the greatest love stories of our time.

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Tonka Trucks
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Which toy is in this photo?
Rubber duck
Easy-Bake Oven
Barrel of Monkeys
Tonka Trucks
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you want the rugged appearance of big trucks scaled down to fit on your desk, then look no further than Tonka. These trucks are so iconic that they have even been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame.

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Electric_Football
ElectricFootball via Wiki Commons
Can you identify the toy in this picture?
Electric Football
Lego
Matchbox cars
Clue
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

No, it’s not a battery-powered football or a football that’s going to shock you after every touchdown, it’s a tabletop football game played on a metal vibrating field. Electric football is still popular to this day and has added smartphone interactivity and electronic scoreboards to newer models.

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frisbee
n/a
Which toy is in this image?
Creepy Crawlers
Chattery Teeth
Frisbee
Rock-a-Stack
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It’s a plastic plate that you throw and catch. OK, maybe that description doesn’t do it justice but the frisbee is like the younger brother of the ball. It’s never not fun to just throw it around – and your dog loves it too!

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