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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

Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1

January 2, 2024 Mickey Lee 1

Nintendo Power magazine debuted in 1988. From the beginning, Nintendo Power focused heavily on providing game strategy, reviews, and previews of upcoming games. It was an oasis for young Nintendo games, and …

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 …

McDonalds Halloween
Time Capsule

1984 McDonaldland Fun Times Magazine Halloween Edition

October 17, 2023 Mickey Lee 2

It’s been a little while since I added any new scans to the archives, so what better way to make up for that than by posting a Halloween-related scan. There’s …

Return of the Jedi
Time Capsule

Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi Toy Catalog from 1982

July 11, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

In this Time Capsule, I’m treating all of you Star Wars fans to something really special. It’s the Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi Collections catalog from 1982. Flip …

Great American Bash
Time Capsule

1988 Great American Bash Program

July 4, 2023 Mickey Lee 1

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 …

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 …

Time Capsule

Suburban Commando Magazine From 1991

February 9, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

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

February 3, 2023 Mickey Lee 2

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 …

Time Capsule

TV Guide’s 1994 Holiday Viewing Guide

December 1, 2022 Mickey Lee 1

For this Time Capsule, I’m taking you back to 1994 to check out TV Guide’s Holiday Viewing Guide. TV Guide used to put these extended articles in their magazines during …

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