Why Wendy’s Ain’t the Same Anymore
Wendy’s has changed a lot through the last 20 years, and not for the better. Take a look at all the ways it has gone wrong, and why it just ain’t the same as it used to be. …..[CONTINUE]
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New Coke (1985 Recipe) Review
If you’ve been very active in the retroverse on social media, you probably already know that Coca-Cola got on the Stranger Things bandwagon and re-launched New Coke as a promotional tie-in with the Netflix series. You may also know that they kinda underestimated the demand for New Coke, and the insane amount of traffic from people wanting to order it …..[CONTINUE]
Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Supercards ’87
Growing up in the mid-late ’80s, one of my greatest joys would come when I would go to the grocery store with my Mom and be able to pick up a new wrestling magazine. It never mattered to me which one I got as long as I got one. If you know anything at all about the glory days of …..[CONTINUE]
Some Retro Comic Book Ads
Flipping through the pages of old comic books is kinda like opening a time capsule. They are usually full of ads that feature pop culture icons, products that are fondly remembered, and some that jar no memory what so ever in our brains. Being a big fan of retro advertising in all forms, I am especially fond of slowly browsing …..[CONTINUE]
M.U.S.C.L.E. Toys as Featured in the 1986 Mattel Toy Dealer’s Catalog
Here are scans of the M.U.S.C.L.E. toys lineup as featured in the 1986 Mattel Toy Catalog. Intended for retailers, Mattel’s dealer catalogs showcased all the latest and greatest releases, along with existing products within its various current (at the time) toy lines. These are great photos of some of my favorites toys from the past. Hope you enjoy them as well!
A Few Awesome Toy Ads From 1984
I was flipping through some old comics books the other day and came across some random title from 1984. As I was flipping through it, I came across a bevy of kick-ass old advertisements. These are too cool not to share, so here are five toy ads that I think you’ll like. …..[CONTINUE]
