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Time Capsule

Official Nintendo Players Guide
Time Capsule

The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide From 1987

January 30, 2025 Mickey Lee 1

When a lot of kids got their first Nintendo Entertainment System, they probably got the version that came with the Super Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt combo. I wasn’t one …

Time Capsule

1989 WWF Survivor Series Program

November 20, 2023 Mickey Lee 1

Since 1987, the WWF’s Survivor Series has been a Thanksgiving tradition. For a few years, it took place on Thanksgiving night, then moved to Thanksgiving Eve for a while. After …

Time Capsule

TSR Gateway to Adventure Catalog from 1981

February 23, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

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 …

HBO Guide
Time Capsule

HBO Guide From 1985

August 18, 2022 Mickey Lee 4

In this TIme Capsule, we’re going to 1985 and the early days of cable. Back when HBO was the channel we all wanted, but not all of us had. CHeck …

Time Capsule

M.A.S.K. Comic Story and Catalog From 1986

May 5, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

In this time capsule, enjoy going back in time to 1986 to check out a fun little comic story featuring M.A.S.K. and a catalog for M.A.S.K. products.

Time Capsule

Playmobil Toy Catalog from 1986

April 12, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

Playmobil toys were some of my absolute favorites when I was a kid and I could sit and look at advertisements like this for hours on end. I hope you …

Time Capsule

Wheeled Warriors Toy Catalog From 1986

April 5, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

Here is another Time Capsule for you to peruse, and it’s another trip back in time courtesy of the 1986 Mattel Toy Dealer’s Catalog. Enjoy this look at all of …

Matchbox Cars
Time Capsule

1983 Matchbox Catalog

December 31, 2021 Mickey Lee 2

Matchbox cars have been around since 1953, and every year have offered new varieties of their cars. In this time capsule, you can see all of their new offerings for …

Time Capsule

1990 Gamepro Holiday Catalog

December 14, 2021 Mickey Lee 0

Back in 1990, handheld gaming systems were the new hotness, and Gamepro provided a handy guide to all of the games that were currently available for both Gameboy and Lynx …

Eternia Playset
Time Capsule

1986 Toys ‘R’ Us Out of This World Toy Book

December 6, 2021 Mickey Lee 3

You know I love old catalogs…especially ones from the late ’80s because that’s just my wheelhouse. And you know I also love Christmas. And lastly, you know that I love …

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