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Classic Commercials: Lazer Tag

January 27, 2021 Mickey Yarber 0

Back when the commercials for Lazer Tag came out, I was blown away by what I was seeing on my TV screen. Those guys and gals were running and jumping around an arena, playing a game of tag with laser pistols. It was not only [Keep reading…..]

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Classic Commercials: Micro Machines Super Toolbox City

January 19, 2021 Mickey Yarber 0

I was all-in on Micro Machines in the late ’80s and early ’90s. I had cars, small playsets, bigger playsets, Monster Trucks, trains, and more. But the toy that alluded me that I really wanted was this Super Toolbox City. Just look at that thing! [Keep reading…..]

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Classic Commercials: G.I. Joe Killer Whale Hovercraft (1984)

January 11, 2021 Mickey Yarber 2

Throughout my memories of the mid-’80s, two action figure lines dominated my playtime. Masters of the Universe and G.I. Joe. The cartoon series and the Real American Hero toyline was a powerful combination. I lived and breathed G.I. Joe pretty hard back then. I mean, [Keep reading…..]

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Classic Commercials: Evil Horde Slime Pit Playset (1985)

January 4, 2021 Mickey Yarber 4

The Masters of the Universe was one of the great loves of my cartoon and toy life when I was young. I had a fairly large collection of Masters, as well as Skeletor minions. I also had some of the vehicles, and I had Castle [Keep reading…..]

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Classic Commercials: Christmas Edition

December 14, 2020 Mickey Yarber 0

Man, what better way to keep getting pumped up for Christmas than watching some old commercials! Let’s take a look at five of my favorites from through the years. [Keep reading…..]

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Classic Commercials: Fireball Island (1992)

August 2, 2020 Mickey Yarber 0

I never actually owned Fireball Island. But man did I ever want to! The commercial does a fabulous job of showing off how cool the game board looks, as well as featuring the elements that really set it apart from other board games. Seeing the [Keep reading…..]

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