In 2000, kids were singing along with Britney Spears, riding Pokémon bikes into adventure, and discovering new friends like Shelby the talking shell-dweller. From interactive plush to mix-and-match fashion dolls, the year brought toys that blended pop culture with imaginative play. Let’s take a look back at some of the hits that defined the era.
Here are a few products from the 2000 issue of The Toy Book that evoke the innovative spirit of the new millennium.
POKÉMON 16-INCH BICYCLE
With a padded saddle seat, comfort grip handles, and decorative Pokémon graphics, this bicycle makes it easy to coast along your Pokémon journey in style.
Product Facts
- Manufacturer:
- Rand
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BRITNEY SPEARS DOLL
This collectible doll of the iconic pop star comes in many different outfits and has accessories like mini versions of her CDs, a microphone headset, and a CD player with attached headphones.Â
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- Manufacturer:
- PLAY ALONG TOYS
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SHELBY
One of Furby’s little friends, this interactive plush lives in a shell and can talk with the squeeze of its tummy. If Shelby is asleep or scared, it will close its shell to hide. It can also chat in Furbish, English, and a unique Shelbish language with Furby, other Shelbys, and Furby Babies.
Product Facts
- Manufacturer:
- TIGER ELECTRONICS
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BETTY SPAGHETTY CLOSETS
Betty Spaghetty and her friends, Zoe and Hannah, each come with a closet full of trendy clothes, accessories, and even alternate arms and legs. The packaging has a flap with a Velcro clasp that acts as a door for the closet.
Product Facts
- Manufacturer:
- OHIO ART CO.
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TALKING LIGHT-UP DRAGON TALES PLUSH
These talking plush of Ord, Cassie, Zak, and Wheezie say up to five phrases. When their hands are squeezed, their badges light up and glow to celebrate a special moment.
Product Facts
- Manufacturer:
- PLAYSKOOL
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