Every year, some toys leave a more lasting impression than others.
This year's fidget spinners are a hot commodity right now, but not every toy can reach the iconic status of Barbie or Play-Doh – though a select few do get their moment to shine.
With the help of the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, which also runs the National Toy Hall of Fame, we've come up with a list of the most popular toys since 1975.
From simple rubber balls to video game consoles, take a stroll down memory lane below.
1975: The Pet Rock
Yup, this gimmicky collectible was a huge success after creator Gary Dahl came up with it. The smooth stone was marketed as the perfect pet, because it took minimal effort to take care of — you literally had to do nothing. Though the fad ended pretty quickly, Dahl's simple idea made him a millionaire.
1976: The Cher doll
Sonny Bono and Cher both got dolls to coincide with their variety show. The dolls were a part of a celebrity line by Mego to compete with the popularity of Barbie. And for a time, Cher did. Hers was the best-selling doll of 1976.
1977: "Star Wars" action figures
No one knew how large the "Star Wars" universe would grow when the first movie was released in 1977. But they quickly learned that demand was high for movie merchandise after the available action figures sold out and Kenner, the toy company in charge of the figures, had to sell certificates that people could redeem for toys the following year. Now, "Star Wars" continues to be an unbeatable franchise.
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