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Top 10 Keypers From The 80s

What a blast from 80’s past! Who remembers these awesome toys?

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There were 2 types of Keypers toys, Adult and Baby Keypers. Adult Keypers came with a Keyring, Brush & Key, all Baby Keypers came with brushes.

There were also Finders. But we’ll get to them later…

1. Joyful

Had long pink hair, glitter eyes and her tummy unlocked

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2. Bonnie / Brella

Bonnie was her name in the UK, it was Brella in the US. One version of her had glitter eyes.

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  3. Michelle

Michelle – Shell! I get it now! (It was Sheldon in the US)

The adult purple Turtle had large, sleepy eyes (sometimes glitter eyes), long white & pink hair. She came with a scarf & hat, a pink keyring, a purple key & purple brush. Her shell unlocked to reveal a secret compartment

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4.Princess

The adult Swan had either purple & white hair or pink hair. She had pink wings and came with a beautiful crown, scarf, keyring, pink key & brush.

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Wow look at that crown!!!

5. Belle

The Baby Swan had long purple or pink hair, a bonnet and glitter eyes. She came with a white block with a Key painted on the side & brush.

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6. Fancy

This Adult Pink Snail was very popular, she cames with pink key, keyring, brush, scarf & hat.

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This is her ‘finder’. Also, I’m pretty sure I had those bed covers…

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7. Diamond

This adult pony came in all sorts of colours, she had a saddle (which unlocked) and she came with a keyring, key & brush.

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 8. Glitter

This baby pony came with a brush.

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9. Tango

This ladybug was orange with long yellow hair, her secret place was beneath her wings

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Finders

These finders came with the adult Keypers

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Keypers were massive in the late 80’s, so there were all sorts of merchandise available. Here are a few of them…

1. Story book & Cassette Tape

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 2. A puzzle

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 3. A lunchbox

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If you need one more blast from the past, watch the Keypers TV advert below!

 

By Hannah Jones

Hannah is a Manchester based writer who has spent many years studying and working in the field of journalism and psychology. Hannah enjoys swimming, meditation and dog walking. Her favourite quote is, 'If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.'