Pokemon Go is obviously huge at the moment, bringing the creature-collecting phenomenon to a whole new generation.
It’s also given those who were into it at the time of the original craze the chance to rediscover their obsession with the pocket monsters.
But many past generations, including people who thought it was a load of rubbish the first time around, are feeling left behind and confused.
Whatever happened to the big playground crazes of the past and why can’t some of them that were better than Pokemon make a comeback too?
What happened to the great games of the '80s and '90s? Why don't these kids play with Tamagotchi or Pogs? What about the good old Rubik's Cube?
To refresh your memories, we've rounded up 46 toys and fashion accessories that have been huge deals for kids over the past 60 years.
Relive the good old days by scrolling through the gallery above, and let us know your favourites in the comments.
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