Some 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 …..[CONTINUE]
Toys!
Check Out All 24 Pages of He-Man Toys from the 1986 Mattel Toy Retailer’s Catalog
If you loved He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toys, then you are in for quite a treat. I’ve scanned all 24 pages of the MOTU goodness that was featured in the 1986 Mattel Toy Retailer’s Catalog, and every picture is epic! It’s a He-Man and Skeletor lovers dream. …..[CONTINUE]
The History of the Ouija Board
Toy or device for speaking to the dead? Fun way to spend a slumber party or the deciding factor for what you should do with your life? The Ouija board is many things to many …..[CONTINUE]
Remembering Micro Machines
The 80’s probably spawned more cool toys than all other decades combined. There were the heavy hitters like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Mask that everyone remembers, but then there are those toys that were totally …..[CONTINUE]
Opening a pack of Jaws 3-D Trading Cards from 1983
Since it’s Shark Week, I thought it would be a good time to open an old pack of Jaws 3-D trading cards from 1983. These cards came out in conjunction with the movie, Jaws 3-D, …..[CONTINUE]
Lawn Darts – One of the Most Dangerous Toys of All Time
Starting in the 1970’s, people began to cast a suspicious eye on the safety standards used in making toys. Parents and lawmakers began voicing their concerns and this led to new legal standards for what …..[CONTINUE]
Five Fun Matchbox Toys
Growing up in the 80’s and early 90’s, Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars were a big part of my play time. Both lines produced a lot of really fun cars and play sets, and here …..[CONTINUE]
Was Dark Tower the Best Board Game of the 1980’s?
“A Fantasy Adventure Born of Electronic Wizardry” It was like every planet in the game universe had suddenly aligned. It was a board game, it was an electronic game, it was Dungeons & Dragons, all …..[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 …..[CONTINUE]
Watch me Teach My Daughter How to Play POG’s!
So I recently picked up some POG’s off ebay, thinking I would do some kind of video with them. My oldest daughter showed quite a curiosity in them, so what better thing to film than …..[CONTINUE]
8 Board Games I Love
Board games have long occupied space in closets and on book shelves, and have entertained families of all types and sizes for decades. While growing up, my brother and I spent many days and hours …..[CONTINUE]
Retro Round Table: Toys We Never Had
It’s time once more for another Retro Round Table. This time, my fellow Retro Knights have gathered around the table to talk about the cool old toys we always wanted by never had. I like …..[CONTINUE]
Catalog Pages: 1982 Sears Wish Book featuring G.I. Joe
I love going through old catalogs from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s to reminisce on the fashion trends, gadgets of the time, and especially the toys. The Sears Christmas Wish Book is the jackpot of …..[CONTINUE]
M.U.S.C.L.E. Men Wrestling Toys
M.U.S.C.L.E. Men started out as a manga comic in the late seventies in Japan called Kinnikuman. It proved to be so popular, that an anime series of it was adapted and ran from 1983 – …..[CONTINUE]
M.A.S.K. Insert From 1986
Earlier this week I was thumbing through some 80’s comics books looking at the classic ads when I came across this absolute gem. At first I thought it was just a short comic story insert …..[CONTINUE]
