# Time-Traveling Gift Guides The 'Holiday Toys Then & Now' Infographic Takes a Look Back By Marie | Published 2011-11-30 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-toys-then-now References: [onlyinfographic](http://www.onlyinfographic.com/2011/holiday-toys-–-then-and-now/) & [pronto](http://www.pronto.com/holiday-toys) Whether you're still recovering from a day of hectic Black Friday shopping, or you've been prepared for this year's [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shop) since last March, the 'Holiday Toys Then & Now' infographic offers some helpful tips and interesting facts on all the must-have items of the past and present. Taking a nostalgic look back at the favorite toys of the last eight decades, this illustrated graph definitely brings back some [childhood memories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello) for me, especially with the 1990s 'Tickle Me Elmo' boom! While the toy might seem a little outdated now, the newly updated 'Let's Rock Elmo' sounds like it will be a hit this year. Embracing touchscreen technology, many of the beloved toys of the past are updating their look to stay relevant in a tech-savvy world, although I'm still a loyal fan of the classic Rubik's Cube! If you're still scrambling to find the perfect present for your little loved ones, 'Holiday Toys Then & Now' is a great place to start! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Toys:** Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia trend by reimagining and re-releasing popular toys from past decades. - **Tech-savvy Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to update classic toys with touchscreen technology and other modern features. - **Infographic Shopping Guides:** Opportunity to create interactive and visually appealing infographic guides for holiday shopping. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore re-releasing nostalgic toys and incorporating new technology into their product lines. - **Digital Marketing:** Digital marketers can create interactive infographic shopping guides to help consumers find the perfect gifts. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can leverage the nostalgia trend to promote and sell popular toys from the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s Toy Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furbtrees.md) - [Life-Size In-Store Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-r-us-asia.md) - [Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-holiday-product-lineup.md) - [Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack.md) - [AI-Powered Santa Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heysanta.md) - [Interactive Educational Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line.md) - [Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennessee-playcation.md) - [Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-toy-guide.md) - [Festive Memory-Making Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-to-shine.md)