Sea Monkeys. They were actually brine shrimp, and needless to say, looked nothing at all like the drawings on the box. A fact the ad notes in tiny print at the bottom, and which no doubt left many a child disappointed.

Sea monkeys

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    5 天前

    True. I had a bag of marbles e.g. greatest toy ever. Had uncountable amounts of fun with those stupid ass things. Probably did cost 2 moneyz.

    Today kids need a Lego transformer xxl ultra deluxe for 199,99 that is awesome for half a day then collects dust and inspires boredom.