Classic Toys of the '60s and '70s

The holiday season is a time for giving, and every year huge numbers of people end up giving the same thing.

The holiday season is a time for giving, and every year huge numbers of people end up giving the same thing. This year, high-tech gadgets, such as the Elmo Live Encore doll and the Nintendo Wii, are dominating the toy-buying scene. But in years past, a toy didn't have to be high tech to be in high demand.

Here are 14 of the most coveted holiday gifts of the 1960s and 1970s, along with their current retail price on Amazon.com. Wish you still had the one you tossed years ago? We also list how much an original in mint condition fetches on eBay. For a nostalgic sleigh ride through holidays past, click on the navigation bar to your right.