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Must-have toys through the years

It's been going on for at least a quarter of a century. As the holidays approach, one toy emerges as that year's 'must-have' gift. It's an almost annual frustration for shoppers, all of whom can tell tales of early hours, long lines, and broken promises, as they cruised the malls and shopping plazas in search of a doll, gadget, video game, or other item. This is by no means a complete list, just a glimpse at some of the more famous (notorious?) items that exploded onto the scene with little supply. Article: 'When Black Friday comes.' | Rank the toys
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By Jack Pickell, Boston.com Staff

It's been going on for at least a quarter of a century. As the holidays approach, one toy emerges as that year's "must-have" gift. It's an almost annual frustration for shoppers, all of whom can tell tales of early hours, long lines, and broken promises, as they cruised the malls and shopping plazas in search of a doll, gadget, video game, or other item.

This is by no means a complete list, just a glimpse at some of the more famous (notorious?) items that exploded onto the scene with little supply.

Article: "When Black Friday comes." | Rank the toys