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I tested a 1981 Crayola Colorubs kit, and this vintage rubbing set had plenty of charm — even if the decades-old crayons and faint designs needed a little help from a black Pip-Squeak marker.

In 1994, Crayola introduced Changeables Color Change Crayons, each hiding a secret second color. Thirty years later, I put them to the test to find out whether the magic still worked—and the results surprised me.

In 1993, Crayola reached for the stars with Cosmic Colors, a special edition box that paired 16 bold Neon Colors with 16 shimmering Gem Tones. More than thirty years later, it's still one of the most imaginative specialty crayon collections Crayola has ever released.

In 1986, Crayola encouraged kids to personalize their bedrooms with colorful, handmade door signs. This charming craft kit reminds us that creativity wasn't just about coloring—it was about expressing yourself.

In 1999, Crayola embraced the flower-power spirit with a special edition box called Retro Colors. Featuring names like Woodstock Mud Brown, Bell Bottom Blue, and Give Peach a Chance, it may be one of the grooviest crayon boxes ever released.