Forgotten Trends

By Maureen Loftus
​It seems like today, toys can be super popular for a few months, but the next thing you know they are on the 50% off rack at Toys R Us. These are some toy trends that were super popular a few years ago, then quietly faded into oblivion. 

Silly bands- These are super old. You might not even remember them. They became really popular in 2010. They were brightly colored rubber bands shaped like animals and toys. People liked collecting them. 

Rainbow loom- Most people should remember these fun yet really hard finger bracelets from 2014. From a simple colored band bracelet these evolved to intricate designs suitable for only the most talented loom band connoisseur. 

Kendamas- Some people might argue these toys are still popular, but I think we can agree they passed their prime a long time ago. These infuriatingly difficult toys were a stereotypical toy trend.

They became very popular very 
​fast, and people lost interest just as quickly. Even if you didn’t like them, you probably had one.

Beyblades- These are another  older trend, being  most popular from 2005 to 2008, but when these spinning tops came out they were the epitome of cool.  It’s hard to remember when they stopped being  popular. They just quietly faded away. 

Even trends that seemed unstoppable a few months ago are on their way out. Slime and fidget spinners are slowly losing popularity. Considering how quickly we lose interest, who knows what will be super popular in a few months, even in a few weeks. Most trends today are just that, trends. Nothing can keep our attention for more than a few months.