The Most Popular Toys at the 1995 Toy Fair May Come as a Surprise — Buzz Lightyear, Teacher Barbie and More

If you were growing up in the 90s or raising someone who was, you know that there was one thing that reigned supreme — toys.

Childhood in the '90s was all about play, with kids amassing impressive collections as toymakers tried to keep up with the interest. Dedicated toy brands continued to churn out favorites, while other toymakers focused on items that were based on popular movies and TV series of the time.

It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since the mid-'90s, but the memories of the toys we loved are as strong as ever. Here were some of the popular picks on display at the 1995 International Toy Fair in New York City.

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The Nanny Fran Fine Doll

Just two years after The Nanny first premiered, it was one of the most beloved sitcoms on the air. Not only did the Fran Fine doll feature a miniature version of Fran's signature styles, but the doll's clothes were designed by Todd Oldham, who made a cameo on the series as Fran's cousin.

Street Sharks

As if that's not cool enough, the model showing off Street Sharks at the event was none other than Vin Diesel. The action figures featured characters from the animated series, from hard-puppet style toys to action figures and more.

Pocahontas Doll

Pocahontas was a big Disney release in 1995, and there were tons of toys to support the hit film. The doll included the princess's outfit from the film, which revealed a pattern when placed in sunlight.

Judge Dredd Action Figures

The British dystopian hero, Judge Dredd, came to life for American audiences with the 1995 film starring Sylvester Stallone as Judge Dredd. The action figures featured the character facing off against different villains in Mega City One.

Flower Magic Mary Doll

Flower Magic Mary was a doll with a pretty dress and hat that allowed you to decorate her. With the little watering can, you could attach flowers that "bloomed" on her outfit. The fun, detachable flowers allowed little girls to apply them over and over.

Buzz Lightyear Ultimate Talking Action Figure

Toy Story was the film that made $158.6 million over the five-day Thanksgiving 1995 weekend of its release. A movie about toys put a lot of pressure on toy makers to get it right, and much of that would rely on Buzz Lightyear. The star command space cadet wowed kids with what a close replica it was to how the character was depicted on screen.

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Teacher Barbie

Barbie has done it all, but this classic playset had just enough perks to draw in a big audience. Teacher Barbie wears a festive educationally-themed dress and comes with two students, who sit at tiny desks. She also came with a two-sided blackboard that made classroom sounds.

Shaving Fun Ken

Shaving Fun Ken wasn't just Ken — he was an entertaining Ken. The doll came with a bearded Ken, who, with a little hot water and some "shaving cream," could have the hair shaved off his face.

SlamTek Pogs

Pogs were a fan favorite of kids who loved collecting. Slam-Tek eleveated pogs to the next level.

Girl Talk

Board games were still big business in the 1990s. The truth or dare-based game rewarded players who weren't ready to do either with "zit stickers." The player with the least at the end of the game was the winner.

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Harley Davidson Radio Control Motorcycle

Radio and remote control cars were big in the 1990s. This motorcycle gave young enthusiasts a taste of the open road.

Dr. Dreadful Labs

90s kids weren't lacking STEM, but we went far beyond slime. Doctor Dreadful kits were science-based labs that created gross creatures you could eat and drink when the experiment was through.

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