From Furby to Gameboy, the '90s were flooded with tech toys.

Rob Spiegel

October 25, 2022

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When we’ve presented toys from the past, we typically go back to the '60s and '70s. We included Erector Sets and Chemistry setups. This time we’re going back about 25 years. These are the toys I bought for my (now adult) kids.

I loved these toys even more than the toys of my youth, since – like my kids – they’re smarter.

About the Author(s)

Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel serves as a senior editor for Design News. He started with Design News in 2002 as a freelancer and hired on full-time in 2011. He covers automation, manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics, AI, and more.

Prior to Design News, he worked as a senior editor for Electronic News and Ecommerce Business. He has contributed to a wide range of industrial technology publications, including Automation World, Supply Chain Management Review, and Logistics Management. He is the author of six books.

Before covering technology, Rob spent 10 years as publisher and owner of Chile Pepper Magazine, a national consumer food publication.

As well as writing for Design News, Rob also participates in IME shows, webinars, and ebooks.

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