The holidays are coming up and you know what that means - it's gift-giving time!
Do you have someone in your family or circle of friends that LOVES the 90s and proudly puts their 90s pop culture nostalgia on a pedestal? Shopping for a friend that misses what the 90s were like?
if so, we have the perfect gift guide for you. Happy shopping!
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The Ultimate 90s Gift Guide
Clothing
Pokemon Charmander Hat
Pokemon Go was a fun craze around the mid-2010s, but nothing quite matches the nostalgia of playing Pokemon in the 90s! The cards, games, memorabilia - it was all so fun!
Take a step back in time with this Pokemon Charmander hat.
Nickelodeon Cartoon Socks
From Ren and Stimpy to Hey Arnold, there is no better way to show your admiration for all things nick nick nick, nick nick, nick nick - nickelodeon than these songs! It's fun, and fashionable, and everyone loves expressing themselves via their socks.
Trust us; graphic socks are the new graphic tees (at least, we think so... and your feet do, too!)
Pick up your pair of throwback 90s socks here.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally's Patchwork Hoodie
Everyone has Jack Skellington this and Oogey Boogey that, but what about Sally? This Sally Patchwork hoodie combines the best of both worlds - a super underrated character with an awesome, unique, and comfortable hoodie.
We love the design and we know any 90s fan in your life will too.
90s Paper Cup Shirt
Do you remember getting your favorite soda (or pop, or coke...depending on where you're from) and seeing that same cup that seemed to be following you around everywhere?
From McDonalds to the local gas station, everywhere seemed to have these paper cup designs on them. While it may have been strange then, the design is oddly nostalgic now. It brings us back to simpler times.... and combining multiple different soft beverages in a single cup to see how it tastes!
Buy your 90s paper cup shirt here.
Chuckie Rugrats "Anxiety" Shirt
Let's be real for a second - if there is anything our generation that grew up in the 90s is dealing with, it's anxiety. Inflation, career pressure, student loans, other predatory loans, climate change, etc. The list goes on.
But, we're not here to bum you out! The best way to deal with any issue is by calling attention to it and adding a little humor. That is exactly what this Chuckie Finster Anxiety shirt does.
If you love Rugrats and want to let folks around you know you may also be a *little* anxious, this 90s gift idea is for you.
X-Files "The Truth is Out There" Sweater
Nothing taught us that not everything is as it seems, quite like the X-Files. Now we know the truth is out there and there is a very good chance that aliens exist, thanks Mulder and Scully!
Pick up your X-Files Sweater here.
Take Me Back to the 90s shirt
If you could go back to the 90s, what would you do? Would you run down the street knowing that without a cell phone, you are completely free and no one can get ahold of you? Would you sit on a brown, plush couch and plug in your PlayStation 1 and play some Spyro?
Or, would you just relax knowing its a simpler time and your main responsibilities are finishing that homework in your oversized bookbag?
So many options! The best option is picking up this 90s throwback shirt.
Clueless "As If" hat
Think your Christmas Day would be better without this hat? As if!
Okay, but seriously - how often did you use this phrase in the 90s? The real question is, when did it leave our vocabulary? I guess we are probably better without it... PSYCH!
Electronics
Tamagotchi
Released in 1996, the Tamagotchi became one of the hottest toys ever. Sure, sometimes you may have lost the small toy and been a bit of a neglectful pet owner, but at least it was a digital pet.
Take a trip down memory lane and buy your Tamagotchi here.
Walkman CD PLayer
Talk about a throw back! Before there was Spotify, before there were iPods, before there were basic MP3 players, we had Walkman CD Players. Taking a compact disc on a portable trip was revolutionary and made your expansive CD collection all the better.
The only downside is that tiny scratch you may get on your CD which causes the skip of death, typically on your favorite track. Just keep the jogging and exercise to your other devices, okay?
Pick up your Walkman CD PLayer here.
Magna Doodle
Let's keep going retro. Do you remember the Magna Doodle? There was no better magnet drawing toy. We loved it, and we know whoever you buy this for as a gift will, too!
Gameboy Color
The ultimate, old school hand held gaming device. How many hours on your coach, on the school bus, and on long trips did you spend playing Gameboy?
There were so many great games, too. Bugs Bunny, Pokemon, Paper Boy, etc.
Forget PSP and Nintendo Switch, pick up a Gameboy here.
Now That's What I call 90s
This gift pairs perfectly with the Walkman CD Player. What better gift to accompany a portable CD player than the ultimate 90s music CD!
"Now Thats What I Call Music," has to be at about 100 by now. Also, did you see the Now That's What I call Music Dad Rock? Look at the track list. It's...sad, to say the least.
Anywho, if you don't pick up a copy of Now That's What I call the 90s, what's your malfunction, dude?
Books
I Spy
Sitting on the couch with your friends and family and searching hrough an I Spy book is one of the best nostalgic memories. The imagery and design elements of the pages were always so fantastical and whimsical and the books even came in different themes.
I recommend Spooky Night. Pick up your I Spy book here.
Goosebumps Books
If Stephen King is the king (pun intended) of adult horror, then I think it's fair to say that R.L. Stine is the master of horror for children.
Goosebumps was the perfect blend of innocence and completely mind melting horror (for children, of course). Classics like Night of the Living Dummy, Welcome to Dead House, Stay Out of the Basement, and The Mask are classics.
Buyers beware, you're in for a scare! Pick up some Goosebumps books here.
Totally '90s Coloring Book
Whether you liked coloring in the lines or taking some creativity liberties, coloring books were a staple in the 90s. Did anyone else end up having a big box with a mix of random crayons?
Also, who names the crayons? Mac and cheese yellow was so random. And why couldn't it be purple? It was always violet. Regardless, give your nostalgic heartstrings a tug and pick up this Totally 90s Coloring Book.
Floppy Disk Notebook
Not a book, per se, but definitely a great gift! Do you have a friend that loves making to-do lists or jotting down their thoughts?
Bring them back to the 1990s with this floppy disk notebook. It will remind them of a simpler time, like saving their most recent game of Rollercoaster Tycoon.
Buy a floppy disk notebook 3-pack.
Where's Waldo
Our favorite little sneaky guy! How many hours have you spent hunting down Waldo? I swear he's always surrounded by people in red and white and often stripes! But, that is what makes it so fun and challenging.
The artwork and sceneries are fantastic and always a joy to dive back into.
Pick up a copy of Where's Waldo here.
Home & Decor
Mrs. Potts Tea Infuser
While you may feel like a beast without your morning coffee, staying hydrated with that afternoon tea is where your beauty comes from!
Okay, that was a bit of a reach, but you get what we're saying. If you are shopping for a huge 90s Disney fan who also loves tea, check out this Mrs. Potts Tea Infuser.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Mood Light
Are you afraid of the dark? (see what we did there?) But seriously, are you?
If so, or if you're shopping for someone who is, this Nightmare Before Christmas Zero light is perfect for you. It's a perfect reminder of a great 90s classic movie by Tim Burton with some of the catchiest songs.
And it's protecting you from the shadow in the moon at night, filling your dreams to the brim with fright! Buy your Zero light here.
X-Files "I want to believe" Print
Paranormal is just as popular now as it was back in the 90s. The X-Files were massive trendsetters for many popular tv shows that came later, such as Supernatural, Dark Skies, and Fringe.
If you're buying a gift for someone who loves aliens, conspiracies, and the 1990s, pick up this "I Want to Believe" X-Files print.
Retro Telephone Headset
What were the benefits of having a corded landline phone in the 1990s? Well, okay...there weren't that many. In fact, you were pretty much stuck to having the deepest and most private conversations as far from the phone as the cord would allow you to go.
However, that doesn't mean we don't all have fond memories of those corded old school phones.
Why not surprise someone this Holiday season with a retro telephone headset? Purchase one here.
Games & Toys
Etch-A-Sketch
Some people could make the coolest designs back in the day with the Etch-A-Sketch. One dial is vertical, and the other is horizontal. Simple enough, right?
Bring back your 90s skill set and see what kind of masterpiece you could come up with now.
Buy the exciting and memorable drawing toy here.
Spongebob Eels & Escalators game
Live out your Bikini Bottom dream and play some Eels and Escalators with your best friends.
Is the game a little random? Sure. Is it probably just a knock-off of Shoots and Ladders? Probably. That doesn't mean it's not a rip snortin' good time, though!
Say, "I'm Ready!" and pick up the Spongebob Eels and Escalators game here.
Socker Boppers
Were socker boppers really more fun than a pillow fight? We think so!
At the very least, it gave you a "safe" way to beat the crap out of your siblings! Who knows what kind of play fights these blow-up boxing gloves could solve?
Okay, maybe not the best way to resolve a problem. But that doesn't mean it's not a fun gift for your favorite 90s kid friend. Buy some old-school socker boppers here.
Moon Shoes
Want the experience of walking on the moon without the decades of rigorous astronaut training and experience? Well shoot, looks like you found the perfect 90s throwback gift!
We all remember the Moon Shoes commercials and how fun it looked to have trampolines attached to your feet. If nothing else, they are a great lesson in balance!
Buy Moon Shoes here.
Lite Brite
The possibilities and designs are endless with Lite Brite. Turn off your lights, throw a blanket over a couple of chairs into a makeshift fort, and reminisce your 90s childhood with a Lite Brite.
Start making your favorite neon designs with Lite Brite here.
Beanie baby
Does anyone still have a massive and mint Beanie Baby collection? If so, you probably don't need to buy anymore!
But, for your close childhood friends that want a blast from the past (and if you don't feel like breaking the bank), a Beanie Baby is the perfect 90s gift.
Plus, you have a wide variety of fun animals to choose from! Buy a Beanie Baby here.
Furby
Despite X-Files gifts, a spooky I Spy book, and Goosebumps, the Furby may be the most terrifying 90s gift idea on this list. Sure, they look cute and like a strange mix between a hamster and a bird.
However, there have also been horror stories of Furbies speaking without batteries and saying the strangest things. But, we're not here to judge! We just want to offer great 90s gift inspiration.
So, throw caution to the wind and buy a Furby here.
Pogs
Gotta collect them all, right? Nope, we aren't talking about Pokemon Cards - we are talking about Pogs! In the mid 90s, collecting Pogs, also known essentially as graphic designed caps, became all the range.
People turned them into games, would share and trade them, and turn them into priceless collections. Give a fun 90s related gift and pick up some Pogs.
ReFraze 90s Pop Edition
Who knows 90s music trivia more - you are your friends? Now, there is a way for you to find out! ReFraze 90s Pop Edition forces you to "rephrase" popular 90s song names. There are about 400 cards, so you'll be able to play plenty of times.
This makes this an awesome 90s gift idea! Pick up ReFraze 90s Pop Edition here.
Inline Roller Blades
If you were born before the 1990s, you likely are excellent at Roller Skates. However, a new form of skaing hit the mainstream in the 90s and were all the rage.
Yes, we are talking about Roller Blades. How many hours did you spend roller blading around your neighborhood or at the local roller rink?
See if you and your friends still have the skill by buying a pair of roller blades here.
Accessories
Butterfly Clips
Okay, this one may be more a 90s stocking stuffer rather than a full-out gift, but butterfly clips define 1990s fashion for sure!
Plus, they aren't that expensive! Pick up some butterfly clips here.
Hocus Pocus Mini backpack
Hocus pocus put a spell on you, and now this mini backpack could be yours! We've already experienced the nostalgia bomb that is Hocus Pocus 2, why not dive into your 90s feels even further by picking up this Hocus Pocus Mini backpack.
If you, or any of your cloest 90s kid friends, love the Sanderson Sisters and finally figured out what a virgin is (they do have to light the candle, after all), then pick up a Hocus Pocus backpack here.
Caboodle Case
Want the perfect gift for the friend that loves makeup? There's no better 90s retro gift than the caboodle case.
Everything is cuter in miniature form, so why not pick up the perfect caboodle case gift.
SpongeBob's Pineapple Home Mini Sand Garden
Sometimes desk knick knacks make the best gifts. Who wouldn't want to turn their work desk into Bikini Bottom with this Pineapple Home Mini Sand Garden.
Lisa Frank Snapon Phonecase
There aren't many brands that dominated the 90s more than Lisa Frank. From accessories to school supplies to clothing, Lisa Frank had it all and you wanted to show it off at school any chance you had.
Give the ultimate throwback gift of a Lisa Frank phonecase here.
Want to check out even more throwback Lisa Frank items? Click here to view our top 10 Lisa Frank items from the 1990s.
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Did seeing some of these gifts bring back great memories of the 90s? We hope so! We are going to be constantly updating the list, so be sure to bookmark it for future birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays!