{"id":40016,"date":"2020-11-08T14:26:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T22:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/?p=40016"},"modified":"2020-11-10T14:54:11","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T22:54:11","slug":"take-us-back-best-nostalgic-toys-of-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/guides\/take-us-back-best-nostalgic-toys-of-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Us Back! Best Nostalgic Toys of 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2020 hasn’t been, uh, very good. You know it’s not great when a year inspires an extensive range of “dumpster fire” products (including hundreds of Christmas tree ornaments<\/a>) to commemorate it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s really not surprising that there are a lot nostalgic toys coming out right now. Here are some of the best that will not only bring out your inner child, but will let you pretend, even if for a moment, that you’ve gone back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best ’80s Throwback Toy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Transfomers on their own are already pretty nostalgic, but the new Transformers Vintage G1 Autobot Blaster<\/a> takes it a step further by adding the ultimate retro symbol into the mix: the boombox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the original 1985 release, the G1 Autobot goes from boombox to robot mode in 4 steps and just looks super cool (or should I say rad?). They’ve even recreated the original packaging, making it extra fun for gifting. It’s a Walmart exclusive–expect it to sell out before it drops too much in price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also worth mentioning (but unfortunately not releasing until January), is the awesome looking Transformers Collaborative: Back to the Future 35th Anniversary Mash-Up Gigawatt<\/a> ($30; preorders only). It converts from robot to time machine mode in 17 steps–just don’t accidentally go back to 2020!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSRP: $30 \/ Lowest Price on Ben’s: N\/A<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Nostalgic LEGO Set<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Again, LEGOS on their own already take it back to a time when toys didn’t need batteries or WiFi or other fancy tech. But the new LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street<\/a> also brings all the feels<\/em> with a recreation of the street so many of us “grew up” on. The best part is the collection of minifigures you get with this set: Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird and an Oscar the Grouch (that pops out of his trash can!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a LEGO Shop Exclusive, meaning you’re not gonna see deals on it at Amazon or other stores. At $120, it’s not cheap, but my guess is it’ll hold onto its value as a collectible set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n