The memories of the 80s. Those times that we want to remember and cherish for the rest of our lives so that one day we can tell our children about them and bring back their laughter.
This blog post compiles a list of some of the most iconic memories from an 80s child’s life that they will always remember.
1) The Intense and Unforgettable Sound of the Video Game “Castlevania”
It doesn’t matter if you’ve played the game, watched the movie or are even aware of what it’s about. It still holds a special place in your heart because of those intense, haunting music tracks created by the legendary composer Richard Joseph Paul.
2) Retro Sweets
Of course, back then retro sweets were just sweets. Now they’re a nostalgic reminder of how sweet the world was back in the 80s. Whenever you get a hankering for the sweets from your childhood look to Appletons Sweets, they offer all kinds of sweets including Bassetts Sweets and many other firm favourites.
3) Making Stupid Noises While Playing with Walkie Talkies
There’s no denying that walkie-talkies are one of the most iconic toys from the 80s even if they’re just a little bit annoying. We all know that signature noise that walkie-talkies make when you release them from talking mode. That’s because the button on your radio made a funny noise when you pushed it which inspired many of us to do it when we were bored. Whether it was the noise or just the fact that you were pretending to be a spy, no kid could resist them.
4) ZX Spectrum Games
Whether you were a coder or just played games, it didn’t matter. You’re always going to remember those addictive games that you played on your ZX Spectrum. A firm favourite was Manic Miner where you had to help Willy the miner explore 20 caverns in search of diamonds.
5) The Smell of Crayola Crayons
Now you can pull out this magic box and feel like a kid again by creating a masterpiece with your favourite crayon colours! We used to love the thickness and smell of these crayons and how easy it was to get every colour out. One for the nostalgia drawer!
6) The Fruity Signature Smell of Opal Fruits
There was also something about the fruity taste of orange or blackcurrant or strawberry that we all loved. Those bags that you got in your lunch box or at your school disco were an essential part of any kid’s life in the 80s.
7) Rubik’s Cube
Now you can try your hand at this mind-bending puzzle that we all grew to love back in the 80s. If you grew up in the 80s you’ll probably remember having this one. It’s an easy way to keep your hands occupied or if you’re an older generation think about how much time you wasted trying to accomplish this one.
8) BMX Bikes
This is a firm favourite, especially if you were a kid who craved that adrenaline hit. This is one of the most iconic toys from the 80s. If you’re not a child of the 80s then this is one memory that you will definitely have a fun nostalgic feeling about.
