Before the age of smart phones and tablets, children actually entertained themselves. You know, when someone figures out what to do on their own by using the everyday objects around them for fun. 

Fortunately toys existed to help them out, and no era did action figures and nifty gadgets like the 1970s. 

Here are 21 photos of 1970s toys that are sure to give the kid inside you a nice dose of nostalgia.