EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 48 MIN
Beanie Babies, Furby, & Razor Scooters: The Top Holiday Toys of the 90s & 2000s
from When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast · host Kelsey and Mary
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Remember when we as a nation all collectively believed that Beanie Babies would fund high education and down payments on our future homes? In this episode, Mary and Kelsey go back to their Christmas wish lists of the 90s and 2000s and revisit the most-wanted toys. All of their picks included a hint of drama and they break it all down including how the Beanie Baby bubble burst, why Tamagotchi sent kids to the guidance counselor, the time Furby caused a spy scandal, and the litigation-happy founder behind Razor scooters. This episode will have you feeling nostalgic and ready to mark up a Sharper Image catalogue! Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: [email protected] Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Remember when we as a nation all collectively believed that Beanie Babies would fund high education and down payments on our future homes? In this episode, Mary and Kelsey go back to their Christmas wish lists of the 90s and 2000s and revisit the most-wanted toys. All of their picks included a hint of drama and they break it all down including how the Beanie Baby bubble burst, why Tamagotchi sent kids to the guidance counselor, the time Furby caused a spy scand...
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