With Christmas fast approaching, this year's top toys have been announced , and there's something for everyone - dolls, animals, boards games and toys with technology all feature on this year's list.
Every year the list consists of different toys, as well as 'new and improved' games that are neither new or improved.
This year's list got us at the Examiner thinking; how much have toys and games changed over the years?
What happened to simple and easy to play games? Games that don't require batteries or instructions? Games that the whole family can play?
Take a look at the gallery above to see which retro toys and games we think have stood the test of time, and some that haven't
Have we missed out a toy or game that comes to mind when you think of your childhood? Submit them below if we have.
