Retro Ramblings
1990/1991 NBA Hoops Trading Cards
Somewhere in 1990, I really started getting into trading cards. Baseball cards mostly, and some non-sports cards that I thought were cool. In the fall of that year, I spotted …
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Retro Ramblings
Suddenly S’Mores
In 1990, I was a fat kid with a sweet tooth and a radar for new junk food. If it was sugary, gooey, or came in a brightly colored box, …
Retro Ramblings
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest is Still My Favorite Nintendo Game
There are some games that don’t just entertain you, they imprint themselves on your memory like a dream you can’t quite shake. For me, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest was one …
Time Capsule
1988 Great American Bash Program
In this Time Capsule, I’m looking at something very near and dear to my heart, as it’s the official program from the NWA’s Great American Bash tour in 1988. For …
Retro Ramblings
Wrestling in 1993
Recently, Jeff and I along with the help of Jason recorded and published a new episode of the Gnarly 90s podcast with a look at the year 1993. We touched …
Retro Ramblings
Defender of the Crown for Nintendo
The early days of my Nintendo play were dominated by action and sports games. I’ve detailed how Pro Wrestling was my first true Nintendo love, and the other games I …
Time Capsule
TSR Gateway to Adventure Catalog from 1981
In this Time Capsule, go back to the early days of Dungeons & Dragons with this TRS Catalog from 1981. There was a surprising amount of products available from TSR …
Retro Ramblings
Hog Tied Board Game
Ever since I was a young retro rambler, board games have been one of my favorite types of toys. While not a “toy” in a traditional sense, board games still …
Time Capsule
Suburban Commando Magazine From 1991
In this Time Capsule, we’re taking you back to the fall of 1991 and the debut of Hulk Hogan’s movie, Suburban Commando. This souvenir magazine is full of information on …
Time Capsule
Rollergames Yearbook From 1990
Rollergames was a U.S. television series that presented a theatrical version of roller derby. It was broadcast for one season from 1989 to 1990. The show took place in the …