The most popular sell out toys of the last four decades
We all remember that one toy that we really wanted and asked Santa for, whether it was Star Wars toys, a Furby or Game Boy. It feels like most years there is a ‘must have’ toy, which sells out in record time. From the 1980s Cabbage Patch craze that inspired the Christmas film ‘Jingle All the Way’ to more recent additions, here we take a look at some of the most popular toys that we really wanted for Christmas thanks to data from Argos.
5. Stretch Armstrong
The instantly recognisable blonde haired stretch toy was a sell out in the late 70s. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Tamagotchi
90s kids will remember this one well. The virtual pet was released in Japan in 1996 and became the must-have toy of the late nineties and early 2000s. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Thunderbirds Tracy Island
This electronic play set flew off shelves in the early 90s. Photo: other
