#17: Plastic Roller Skates
The ’80s were iconic for plastic, adjustable roller skates, not for their skating quality but for being cost-effective and durable. These skates, a staple in childhood memories, represented the ideal budget-friendly gift.

Fisher Price’s plastic skates were unforgettable, with their distinctive blue soles, orange wheels, and flexible yellow ankle supports. The inevitable scrapes treated with iodine and hydrogen peroxide were part of the experience, embodying the adventurous spirit of the ’80s.