Divas of the 80's
This “Material Girl” reinvented pop music and fashion while scandalizing the church and topping the charts.
Who is Madonna?
Rockwell felt eyes on him in this hit featuring Michael Jackson on the hook
What is "Somebody’s Watching Me"?
These collectible figurines had jewel "belly buttons" and spread joy, luck, and glitter from the forest.
What are Troll Dolls
This futuristic-looking, triangle-heavy toy became a global phenomenon as people tried to line up six matching colors.
What is a Rubik’s Cube?
This video game character in red overalls became a superstar after battling Donkey Kong.
Who is Mario?
With neon hair, punk energy, and hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” this queen made weird cool.
Who is Cyndi Lauper?
This 1983 bop by Dexys Midnight Runners had everyone begging a girl to come on and wear overalls.
What is "Come On Eileen"?
These tiny collectible dolls came in plastic makeup cases or clamshells, serving mini diva energy on the go.
What are Polly Pocket?
This brightly colored plastic footwear became a must-have, even though they made your feet sweat like crazy.
What are Jellies?
This classic game let you shoot at falling blocks from a spaceship at the bottom of the screen.
What is Space Invaders?
She made one of the greatest comebacks in music history with “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and became the queen of rock 'n' soul.
Who is Tina Turner?
Eddy Grant took us dancing into danger with this politically charged hit about a certain road.
What is "Electric Avenue"?
This colorful toy came with plastic pegs and let you create glowing pictures
What is a Lite-Brite?
This Saturday morning staple taught you how a bill becomes a law — with catchy songs and a cartoon Capitol Hill.
What is Schoolhouse Rock!?
This 1986 Nintendo game followed Link on his quest to rescue the princess in a fantasy world.
What is The Legend of Zelda?
This “Control” era icon fused pop and R&B with killer choreography, laying the foundation for future pop stars.
Who is Janet Jackson?
Survivor roared into the charts with this 1982 hit that was practically glued to Rocky Balboa.
"Eye of the Tiger"?
These plush pets came in a plastic carrying case shaped like a purse and were basically your first furry little secret.
Pound Puppies?
These stickers were traded on the playground and stuck to your schoolbooks — they were fuzzy, shiny, or smelled like candy.
What are Lisa Frank stickers?
This creepy, atmospheric shooter put players inside a spaceship, battling off waves of alien bugs.
What is Galaga?
The voice behind “Conga” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” she brought Latin heat to global charts.
Who is Gloria Estefan?
This club banger from the Buggles declared the death of a media format
What is "Video Killed the Radio Star"?
These twisted, trashy trading cards spoofed Cabbage Patch Kids with names like “Snotty Scotty” and “Leaky Lindsay.
What are Garbage Pail Kids?
This hairstyle was business in the front, party in the back
What is a mullet?
This 1986 Nintendo hit let players blast ducks on screen with a light gun
What is Duck Hunt?