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Best Pretend Play Toy Gifts

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Keep reading for 15 awesome pretend play toys that will keep your kids busy for hours!

Are you looking for the perfect inexpensive Christmas gift for a kid in your life? Look no further than the best decade for toys: the 80s! Whether it is a toddler or a preschooler, boy or girl, check out this fun, play-based gift guide. Toys from your own childhood can be purchased from Amazon making your Christmas super easy. Check out this gift guide for Christmas gift ideas for kids inspired by my favorite childhood toys!

I don’t know about you, but I get really nostalgic around the holidays remembering all the old toys we used to have. It’s not the memory of actually receiving the toy but the hours and hours of playing over the years.

Playing with friends, with cousins, or just at home. As a child of the ’80s, we had some pretty cool toys so I was thrilled to see that some of them you can find right on Amazon!

I loved pretend play when I was a kid, and luckily, my kids love it too!! So if you are looking to find the perfect gift for the toddler or preschooler in your life, check out these classics!

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Updated for 2020!

Pretend Play Gifts

The Fisher Price Cash Register!

Fisher Price Bubble Mower!! My nephews fight over their Mater push toy, which is similar to this so its sure to be a hit with any toddler!

Who doesn’t love an Etch A Sketch?! They are great for road trips also.

Lite Brite was a favorite of mine. So pumped they still make it! Retro style.

I saved my Little Tike Dollhouse for my kids, but they make one that is really similar!

And the Fisher Price Classic Record Player!

Pretend Play Toys

Many of my favorite toys aren’t made anymore (sad panda), BUT you can find many similar items on Amazon.

If You Loved These Toys, Buy These Replacements!

If you loved the Fisher-Price Play Family House . . .

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You can buy Fisher-Price Little People Big Helpers Home

If you loved the Fisher-Price Play Family Farm . . .

Fisher Price Little People Play Family Farm
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Buy the Fisher-Price Little People Caring for Animals Farm Playset

If you loved the vintage Fisher Price Doctor Kit . . . `

Vintage Fisher Price Doctor Kit
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Buy the new Fisher-Price Patient and Doctor Kit

If you loved the Fisher Price Tool kit . . .

1978 Fisher Price Tool Kit
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Buy the BLACK+DECKER Jr. Fun Tool Set!

If you loved the Fisher Price Tea Set and Tray . . .

1982 Fisher Price Tea Set and Tray
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Buy the Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Bella Butterfly Tea Set

If you loved the Fisher Price Fun with Food Simmering Saucepan . . .

1989 Fisher Price Fun with Food Simmering Saucepan 2111
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Buy Learning Resources New Sprouts Soup’s On!

If you loved Fisher Price Fun with Food McDonald’s Soda Fountain . . .

Fisher Price Fun with Food McDonald's Soda Fountain 2118
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Buy the Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter

If you loved the Fisher Price Fun with Food Party Time Dessert Set . . .

1989 Fisher Price Fun With Food Party Time Dessert Set
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Buy the Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie

If you loved the Fisher Price Fun with Food Mixing Set . . .

1989 Fisher Price Fun with food Mixer set 2114

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Buy the Melissa & Doug Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer Set

I hope you enjoyed my trip down memory lane. And you found some gifts for the special little kid in your life. Merry Christmas!

Are you looking for the perfect inexpensive gift for a kid in your life? This gift guide is full of toys inspired by my favorite childhood toys!

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