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Tonight's Topic: "It's 1990s Toy Time!"
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    As the 2015 Holiday Season unfolds, many of us remember celebrating by giving and getting gifts -- many of them: TOYS?
    Perhaps, you may be too young (or, er, too mature) to remember some of the Toys from the 1990 Decade listed in the Questions below.
    So, please play along with us, by picking out the correct 1990s Toy that we describe for each of the 3 multiple-choice questions tonight.
   Please choose from any of the 3 (reuseable) answers of "A", "B", or "C" (if applicable!) for each question listed below.
   Good Luck and remember YOU are always a WINNER with us, regardless of your actual answers!
    OK, put away those Chatty Cathy and Betsy Wetsy Dolls, those stepped-on Star Wars Action Figures, and that broken Etch-A-Sketch!

++ "It's 1990s Toy Time!" ++
Question #1: In the 1990s, many diverse DOLLS and Doll-like characters (like the Furby) were introduced. Which one of the following featured a Doll in a wheelchair?
        A. Happenin' Hair Barbie, or
        B. Barbie's photographer friend, Becky Doll, or
        C. Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po -- the Teletubbies Figures

Becky Doll
Manufacturer: Mattel | Price: $22.99
Description Becky doll is the hip and trendy photographer friend to Barbie. She comes with a camera, red stud earrings, sunglasses and a backpack that hangs from the back of her wheelchair.

Question #2: The 1990s saw some of the first Video Game Consoles. Of the three Game Console "toys" listed below, which one boasted: "... the 128-bit video game system is the most advanced system to date, featuring full-color, 3-D graphics ..." and "Includes control deck and controller"?
        A. Playstation with Controller, or
        B. Nintendo 64 Game System, or
        C. Sega Dreamcast

Sega Dreamcast
Manufacturer: Sega | Price: $199.99
Description 128-bit video game system is the most advanced system to date, featuring full-color, 3-D graphics and a Yamaha 32-bit Digital Sound Processor, capable of producing 64 channels of dynamic sound and 3-D audio support. Includes control deck and controller.
See also: List of Games Consoles and year Introduced

Question #3: Many Cartoon, TV, and Movie Characters became popular 1990 toys. Some were Action Figures, some cute and cuddly, while others demanded constant attention. Which of the three toys listed below, was described as the "... original virtual reality pet... from cyberspace... [that needs] your love to survive and grow."?
        A. Beany Babies, or
        B. Power Rangers Deluxe Double Morphing Rescue Megazord, or
        C. Tamagotchi.

Tamagotchi
Manufacturer: Bandai | Price: $9.99
Description The original virtual reality pet. Meet the tiny pet from cyberspace who needs your love to survive and grow. Features digital clock and button cell battery.

All references from The People History website, specifically Toys for each year from 1950 through 1999 -- check it out!
[SOURCE: Popular Vintage Toys From The 1990s]
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++ FURBY JOKE FOR NOT ANY DAY ++ (Sorry!)

"I have a Furby joke!
What do you get when you cross a cat and a Furby? A PURRRRRRRBY!!!"
[SOURCE: I have a Furby joke! What do you get... - Sarah Gracie Meyerl]

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