40 years ago, parents were desperate to get their hands on Care Bears or Cabbage Patch Dolls.
They were the must-have toys for under the Christmas tree in 1983.
Closer to home, these were the neighbourhood streets where you probably went looking for a bargain or two.
Wearside's local shops - from Ryhope to Silksworth - get our attention in this gallery of Sunderland Echo archive photos from 40 years ago.
Tell us if you went shopping in Doggarts or Woolworths.
Closer to home, these were the neighbourhood streets where you probably went looking for a bargain or two.
5. Woods Terrace in 1983
Bucknalls Bakers and Smith's Discount Store. Tell us if this brings back Murton memories for you.
6. Driving down Hylton Road
Hylton Road as it looked 40 years ago. But does it bring back memories for you?
7. The view from Easington Lane
United News and Tonks in this Easington Lane view from November 1984.
8. Busy in Seaham
Valente's cafe, Woolworths and Robinson's shoe shop get our attention in Church Street, Seaham, from 1983.