80s Babies: Plastic Charm Necklaces Are Back (PIP)

[orangeblossom]

I saw some in Michaels, though, of course they're way  more than we used to get them.  A  charm is $2.

In trying to find an image for them, I found a few Etsy sellers and even some on Ebay.  Who knew?

[Vespasia]

Damn, I had complete blocked those out until this moment!

[Skyesthelimit1212]

Dec 11, 2015 14:09:34 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

Damn, I had complete blocked those out until this moment!

Right, what the hell were we thinking.  I love most 80's things, but those bracelets and necklaces were horrible.  LOL 

[sparrowsong]

I saw this on Fb today. When I was a kid I had a canopy bed and I strung my chains of these things across so I could look up at them from the bed. I had many, prob 6-7 necklaces worth. Too bad they are long long gone. I'd love to see my collection again.

[orangeblossom]

I have the cutest picture of me in my a dad's sailor hat, with one of those necklaces on, looking like it's weighing me down from all of the charms.

[obladi]

I LOVED my charm necklaces!

[Deleted]

Wow, I didn't remember those until now! Those were fun.

[kevin arnold]

Is that a wrench? And a toothbrush? Lol!

[ajj]

Oh my god, I loved those things. I had so many of those charms. That was one of my favorite things as a kid. I hung mine on my backpack though. I don't remember wearing it as a necklace. I had lots of charms with bells, so I was probably super annoying.

eta - and duh, it looks like they all had bells. Yup, those had to be so annoying...

[NinaSimone]

Dec 11, 2015 14:38:10 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Is that a wrench? And a toothbrush? Lol!

And a little pink toilet!

I used to love these bracelets.

[ESF]

I definitely had the toothbrush charm.

[sparrowsong]

Dec 11, 2015 14:40:08 GMT -5 ajj said:

Oh my god, I loved those things. I had so many of those charms. That was one of my favorite things as a kid. I hung mine on my backpack though. I don't remember wearing it as a necklace. I had lots of charms with bells, so I was probably super annoying.

eta - and duh, it looks like they all had bells. Yup, those had to be so annoying...

I never wore mine as a necklace either. Even as a 10 year old I knew that was tacky jewelry. But I still loved the collecting aspect of them, which is why I just displayed them in my room.

It was an unending game to collect. Because for example the bicycle charm didn't just come in one color. You could buy/trade for a green bike and a red one and a purple one etc etc.

They definitely were cheaper though. Two dollars per charm would add up too fast!

[Deleted]

OMG I loved mine so hard. I wonder if my parents still have it.

[ijack]

My girls would love those

[litebright]

I totally had that little abacus. Mine was teal.

[mrsukyankee]

[frlcb]

We have a big 80s party next month and I have seriously debated buying a vintage one off ebay to wear, lol.

[downtoearth]

Dec 11, 2015 15:26:22 GMT -5 litebright said:

I totally had that little abacus. Mine was teal.

Me too, I loved that abacus.

[orangeblossom]

Dec 11, 2015 16:02:03 GMT -5 frlcb said:

We have a big 80s party next month and I have seriously debated buying a vintage one off ebay to wear, lol.

You should totally do it.  Or bet yet, go to Michael's and make a whole new one, using coupons of course, b/c $2/charm is just crazy.

[elleblue]

Dec 11, 2015 14:38:10 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Is that a wrench? And a toothbrush? Lol!

I had the toothbrush! I remember pretending to brush my babydoll's teeth with it. lol 

My favorite charms were the high heel shoe and the ballet slipper. Oh and the giant bell that rang louder than the others. Hahaha. 

[Jermys]

I wanted one of those so freaking badly. I want to get one for Edith just to relive my childhood through her.

[orangeblossom]

Dec 11, 2015 17:40:11 GMT -5 Jermys said:

I wanted one of those so freaking badly. I want to get one for Edith just to relive my childhood through her.

Do it and report back with pics!

[fumbalina]

I had the toilet and a kitchen sink. I did wear mine as a bracelet. I wore a few charms on it and kept the rest in my school bag. I know I had dozens, but I remember the kitchen sink because I was often asked if I had everything but the kitchen sink and of course I would show my sink.

[Jermys]

Dec 11, 2015 17:42:45 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

Dec 11, 2015 17:40:11 GMT -5 Jermys said:

I wanted one of those so freaking badly. I want to get one for Edith just to relive my childhood through her.

Do it and report back with pics!

Stocking stuffer!

[Bad Dingo]

OH MY GOD, YES!

[Alyssa]

I still have mine.  The chain is pink and one of the charms is an umbrella that doubles as a little ball point pen.  I let my 6 year old have it and it was promptly broken. 

[meij]

My mother saved all my childhood things but not this!! I wish I still had it for immediate 80s party coolness and my DD would love it.

I used to keep mine in my pink locker safe with my complete set of NKOTB trading cards. I think I still have the cards.

[pixy0stix]

I don't remember these. Huh.

[twotrue]

My mom recently sent me mine from childhood. Well actually she sent it to my DD who clearly doesn't appreciate the value of it. ;-)

[frlcb]

Dec 11, 2015 22:25:42 GMT -5 h said:

Um, I still have mine. Should I start wearing it again?

I am so jealous. I had that frying pan, it is so random for that to be a charm!