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29 of the best nostalgic tees you can buy at your local Hot Topic right now

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Since 1988, we’ve identified counterculture hub Hot Topic as the home of checkered suspenders, body jewelry and various shades of pyramid stud belts. Nowadays, things have changed a bit as the retail chain has switched gears from Tripp pants and Vans slip-ons to decorative pop sockets and Pusheen the cat. Still, Hot Topic will always be remembered for one key staple: its generous wall of tees. Here are 25 of our favorite pop culture tees you can add to your holiday wish list, spanning from the ’80s to the mid-’00s.

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FALL OUT BOY TAKE THIS TO YOUR GRAVE/INFINITY ON HIGH BLUE WASH T-SHIRT
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It’s two albums mashed into one, and the deep-blue background color wash means this is not your normal band T-shirt.

LISA FRANK SPLATTER UNICORN GIRLS T-SHIRT
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The mere mention of Lisa Frank’s name brings back memories of neon teddy bears and rainbow tigers surrounded by a flurry of glittery hearts and stars. Now you can sport this colorful brand on yourself as well as your old notebooks and pencil cases from elementary school days.

AALIYAH BLACK & WHITE GIRLS LOGO T-SHIRT
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When you’re about to do something that rocks the boat, wear this tee and channel your inner Aaliyah (and don’t forget the red lip).

BOB ROSS PHOTO T-SHIRT
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Everyone’s favorite Air Force vet-turned-painter is now available in T-shirt form. His familiar afro and happy smile is bound to turn plenty of heads.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB WE’RE ALL PRETTY BIZARRE LOCKER RINGER GIRLS T-SHIRT
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The group of detention delinquents we’ve all come to know and love just got a makeover. Complete with the film’s famous end speech on the back, each main character gets their own custom locker design that reminds us that “we’re all pretty bizarre.”

THE GOLDEN GIRLS ’90S LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT
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This fearsome foursome showed the world that true comedy is timeless, and now you can honor them with a stylish long-sleeved design. Tied together by fun ’90s fonts and bright palm tree sleeves, it’s perfect for the impending winter weather.

THE OFFICE DUNDER MIFFLIN T-SHIRT
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This one’s perfect for a rabies-curing fun run or team-building weekend with Michael Scott and the paper company team.

BLINK-182 SELF-TITLED T-SHIRT
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With the band’s eponymous album cover on the front, you’ll be the Jack to Sallys everywhere.

STREET FIGHTER FIGHT LIKE A GIRL CHUN-LI GIRLS T-SHIRT
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Chun-Li is back and here to spruce up your basic white T-shirt and kick some serious ass! The well-known video game heroine is depicted in a creative illustrative design and reminds every woman out there that she’s strong and powerful.

THE REN & STIMPY SHOW WHATEVER TIE DYE T-SHIRT
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The odd animal couple of the ’90s are now centered on a tie-dye tee that screams anything but “whatever.” This bold-and-bright design will certainly not make you look or feel like an “eeediot!”

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS DINOZORD T-SHIRT
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Power up in a dark gray heather T-shirt from this ’90s classic superhero series. Featuring a faded and distressed theme park-inspired Dinozord logo design on front, you’ll feel ready to save the day.

INVADER ZIM GIR I WANT TO BELIEVE T-SHIRT
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What’s better than owning one nostalgic tee? Owning two nostalgic tees in one. With this shirt that mixes popular TV shows The X-Files and Invader Zim, you can let all your friends know of the impending invasion.

GREEN DAY AMERICAN IDIOT T-SHIRT
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Featuring the band’s iconic, heart-shaped hand grenade and blood-soaked fist design, you’ll have all the kids back in Suburbia green with envy.

FRIENDS CENTRAL PERK GIRLS T-SHIRT
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How you doin’? Grab a coffee and go in this nostalgic gray tee that will always be there for you.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS WAHOO GIRLS T-SHIRT
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Seat belts, everyone; it’s time for a field trip! Wear this T-shirt with Ms. Frizzle on front to show your enthusiasm for math, science, history and more. Pair it with your favorite spacesuit.

CLUELESS AS IF GIRLS RINGER T-SHIRT
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We are totally butt crazy in love with this ‘90s teen flick, and you’ll be the most popular Betty in school with this chic ringer top–complete with Cher’s signature yellow plaid pattern.

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DISNEY A GOOFY MOVIE POWERLINE WORLD TOUR T-SHIRT
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Time to get to the auditorium and practice your “perfect cast” dance moves from this cartoon paradigm. You’ll need them when you’re onstage at the Powerline concert, whether it’s in Auckland or Mexico City… Just don’t lie to your dad about it.

PINKY AND THE BRAIN SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS GIRLS RAGLAN
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We know what you’ll be doing tonight: trying to take over the world! Or at least thinking about it while sporting this mischievous raglan. Let’s face it: You’re the only one worthy enough to wear it (since everyone else surrounding you is clearly an idiot).

DISNEY PIXAR TOY STORY NO INTELLIGENT LIFE GIRLS T-SHIRT
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The galaxy needs a hero, and that hero is you! You’re the only one intelligent enough for the job, which everyone will know when you wear this straightforward number out of the spaceship.

HEY ARNOLD! SQUAD GOALS MUSCLE TOP
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You won’t be afraid to leave your stoop as long as you have this muscle top with you. The gang’s all here, with Arnold’s football-esque cranium right on display… Now move it, before it’s sold out.

THE FIFTH ELEMENT MULTI PASS T-SHIRT
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Let everyone know it’s a Multi Pass! This bold tee features Leeloo presenting her (fake) identification, and don’t be fooled: The shirt may look black at first glance, but it’s really green. How green? Super green.

TELETUBBIES T-SHIRT
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Eh-oh… Looks like something crazy happened to the image on this Teletubbies shirt.

DIGIMON AGUMON DIGIVOLUTION KANA T-SHIRT
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Time to put on your Digi-Armor and energize in this contrasting black and orange tee. You’ll be a champion amongst your friends, and doesn’t that just sound perfecto?

SYSTEM OF A DOWN MEZMERIZE T-SHIRT
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Everybody’s going to the party to have a real good time, and you will, too, when you show up in this awesome T-shirt.

YU-GI-OH! TRAP CARD T-SHIRT
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Yep, it’s finally here… After all these years, we have a dreaded “trap card” tee. You’ll look like you just solved the Millennium Puzzle in this black and white number.

HER UNIVERSE DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINALS KIM POSSIBLE RUFUS GIRLS RINGER T-SHIRT
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Show some love for Ron Stoppable’s beloved pocket pet in this ringer tee. Let everyone know that you’re here to save the world.

MEAN GIRLS SHE DOESN’T EVEN GO HERE DAMIAN GIRLS T-SHIRT
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Beware the Plastics: They’ll try to steal this shirt right off your back. Relive one of the most iconic moments of this early ‘00s teen flick by pairing this tee with your favorite blue hoodie and sunglasses.

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE UNCLE RICO STATE CHAMPIONS 1982 T-SHIRT
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While you’re waiting for Uncle Rico to go pro, wear this sweet tee. The “Would’ve Been State Champions 1982” slogan will make your steaks taste even better. Don’t forget the tots!

HOT TOPIC CLASSIC LOGO T-SHIRT
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And to finish off, what’s more nostalgic Hot Topic than a vintage Hot Topic logo tee? The old-school red lettering on a black T-shirt makes you feel like all your mall dreams are coming true. Be edgy and dress for the job you want.