There was something magical about growing up in the early 2000s [1]. Be it the supercool fashion trends [2], iconic movies, or just the simpler times we got to enjoy as kids (read: no social media taking over our lives), the early 2000s were a great time to be a kid. Riding Razor scooters around the cul-de-sac with your friends after school, playing with Bratz Dolls at every sleepover [3], and showing your competitive side during a tennis match courtesy of your cool friend who had the brand new Nintendo Wii were just some of the highlights of our childhoods. If you, too, were raised on all the best toys out there, this list will bring back waves of nostalgia [4] you never saw coming. Keep reading to see the best toys you most definitely had if you were a kid in the early 2000s.
Razor A-Kick Scooter
Let's be real, Razor A-Kick Scooters [6] ($30) are still the best mode of transportation.
Bratz Doll
If you had a Bratz Doll [7] ($55), you were automatically in the cool crowd.
YoYa Toys Beadeez Unicorn Squishy Stress Balls
Who else tried to pop these YoYa Toys Beadeez Unicorn Squishy Stress Balls [8] ($20)?
Rienar Accurate Spinning Top
An old-school classic, this Rienar Accurate Spinning Top [9] ($7) kept us entertained during class.
YoYa Toys Liquipen
Doodling was 100 times more fun with the YoYa Toys Liquipen [10] ($20).
Spinning Light-Up Wand
When the lights turned low, this Spinning Light-Up Wand [11] ($13) come out.
Slinky
Watching a Slinky [12] ($7) go down stairs was peak entertainment.
Candy Land Board Game
You knew it was a good day when you got to play the Candy Land Board Game [13] ($13).
Betty Spaghetty
Who could forget about the iconic Betty Spaghetty [14] ($150) dolls?!
VideoNow
Sleepovers got a whole better when the VideoNow [15] ($25) was around.
Aqua Mini Water Ring Game
It was game on when this Aqua Mini Water Ring Game [16] ($10) was involved.
Baby Alive
This Baby Alive [17] ($60) grows. up. Who else is terrified?
Nintendo DS
Mario Kart was the name of the game when the Nintendo DS [18] ($50) came out.
DDR Dance Mat
This DDR Dance Mat [19] ($35) made playdates a success.
Guitar Hero
Get in the zone! Guitar Hero [20] ($50) was the most intense game of all.
Nintendo Wii
Nothing was more competitive than one of these games. Tennis championship, here we come.
Mad Libs
Mad Libs [21] ($5) was a sleepover must.
Game Boy Advance
The fun was never-ending when you were playing on this Game Boy Advance [22] ($55).
My Scene Dolls
If you had a My Scene Doll [23] ($50), you were so fetch.
Lisa Frank Colouring Books and Stickers
Tell us, was there anything better than doodling in this Lisa Frank Colouring Book and Stickers Super Set [24] ($10) after school?
Teenie Beanies
Who else had a huge collection of Teenie Beanies [25] ($1), too?
iPod Nano
When the iPod Nano [26] ($42) came out, all other toys and online games were put to shame.
Pillow Pets
Cute and cosy, Pillow Pet [27] ($28) were the best to snuggle with.
Friendship Bracelet
Oh, the epitome of friendship bracelets. This Urban Outfitters Angel Beaded Bracelet [28] ($8) just gave us major nostalgia.
Heelys
Let's just say that Heelys [29] ($70) were both a toy and fashion statement.
Aquapets
OK, Aquapets [30] ($13) were so soothing to watch. Let's bring them back!
Groovy Girls
Who didn't love Groovy Girls [31] ($15, originally $20)? They were so cute!
Rubber Wristbands
Trading Rubber Bracelets [32] ($11 for 48-pack) sometimes felt more like a chore than a game.
Glitter Tattoos
These Glitter Tattoos [33] ($10) were hot, hot, hot.
Silly Bandz
Playing with Silly Bandz [34] ($6) during class is what got us through the school day.
Tickle Me Elmo
Oddly creepy yet still cute, the Tickle Me Elmo [35] ($60) was a hit back then.