Toys R Us is celebrating its 25th annniversary within the UK this year and as a part of the celebration they have compiled a list of the Top Selling toys in Toys R Us stores for the last 25 years starting with Optimus Prime back in 1985.
Mike Coogan, Toys R Us marketing director, commented: "While technology is now more popular than ever before with children, customers who have been with us for the full 25 years will start to recognise some toys which are making a comeback.
Back in the eighties all the kids wanted to own the Transformers robots, and while they died out during the nineties, they are hugely popular once again due to the 2007 movie which was based on the original series.". Not quiet true their Mike, but its good to see him comment on Transformers when talking about top selling toys.
Below you will see the full list of the top toys. How many do you remember, how many did you own and how many do you still own? Let us know on our message board, via facebook or on twitter @transformertoys
Toy Timeline:
1985:
Transformers, Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime £16.87
1986:
Football Stickers. 10p per pack
1987: Sylvanian
Families. A Family set for £6.97
1988: Ghostbusters
Proton Pack £19.87
1989: Batman Bat Mobile £9.94
1990:
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. £3.78 for each figure
1991:
GameBoy. £69.94
1992: Thunderbirds Tracy Island
£32.87
1993: Barbie Dolls from £10.97
1994:
Power Rangers Figures £4.74
1995: POGS. 49p
1996:
Toy Story Buzz Lightyear £23.87
1997: 2 in 1 year -
Teletubbies £27.39 and Tamagotchi
1998: Furby, the
Interactive Pet £24.87
1999: Who wants to be a
Millionaire? £23.78
2000: Teksta the Robotic Dogs
£38.74
2001: Bob the Builder £19.97
2002:
Bratz Dolls £24.99
2003: Beyblades £5.99
2004:
Robosapien £74.97
2005: It's the year for MP3
Players, PSP and Xbox 360 (ranging from £9.99 to £299.99)
2006:
Nintendo Wii (ranging from £129.99 to £169.99)
2007:
In the Night Garden Iggle Piggle £34.99
2008: High
School Musical Dance Mat £17.99
2009: Go Go Pet
Hamsters £9.99
2010: Toy Story 3 (priced from
£4.99)
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