This article was co-authored by Eireann Kanzig and by wikiHow staff writer, Annabelle Reyes. Eireann Kanzig is a long-time toy collector based in Cleveland, Ohio. She began collecting toys in 2018 to preserve the wonderful memories of her childhood. As a millennial born in the 80’s and raised in the 90’s, her collection includes vintage and retro treasures and modern collectibles alike. Growing up, her grandparents owned an antique store, which allowed her the opportunity to see firsthand how items are tracked down. She was even able to go to Shipshewana, Indiana, to watch her grandfather as an auctioneer. Her mother has been a great influence as well by teaching her how to find collectibles throughout her travels. Eireann has also fostered a vibrant online community, sharing her personal collection and experiences with other toy collectors on social media @toyextraordineire.
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If you were a child of the early 2000s, consider yourself lucky…because this era had some of the best toys ever. We’re talking Webkinz, Bratz, Heelys, Littlest Pet Shop, Silly Bandz, Pokémon cards—the list goes on and on! Luckily, we’ve compiled a thorough list of all these toys and more, with help from toy collecting expert Eireann Kanzig. Read on for some fun, whether you’re an elder member of Gen Z looking for a little trip down memory lane, or you’re a member of another generation who’s just curious about early 2000s toys!
Popular Early 2000’s Toys
Toy collecting expert Eireann Kanzig says some of the most popular toys in the early 2000s were fashion dolls like Bratz and My Scene Barbie. Other popular examples include Webkinz, Build-a-Bears, American Girl Dolls, My Little Ponies, Littlest Pet Shops, Polly Pockets, Tech Decks, Pokémon cards, and Razor scooters.
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QuestionWhat toys do you remember being the most popular in the early 2000's?
Elisa GozziElisa Gozzi is a toy expert and collector based in Toronto, Canada. Elisa discovered her passion for designer toys in 2017, during the final year of her master’s program, and wrote her thesis on designer toys in art history. She began creating online content about designer toy collecting in 2019 and has grown an audience of nearly 10k followers. Elisa has a master’s degree in Art History from the Università di Bologna.
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I remember that Furby was a big thing in the 2000’s, and it's coming back. I also remember Mattel’s My Scene dolls, which were sort of a mix between Barbie and Bratz in their style. And of course, Bratz dolls were also really big in the early 2000’s.
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