Do You Remember?
Plastic Army Men
Toy trends come and go, but some old soldiers never die. In times of war, in times of peace, those valiant fighters we call Army Men have stood valiantly in …….continure reading
Do You Remember?
Rubik’s Cube
Finally, smart kids got to feel cool on the playground. Can’t quite get the blue side to line up right? Bring that pesky cube on over here. That mess tough …….continure reading
Do You Remember?
Planet of the Apes Toys
Few science-fiction concepts were as durable as the one that fueled Planet of the Apes. The success of the first Planet of the Apes film led to four hit sequels, a live-action television show, …….continure reading
Time Capsule
1986 Matchbox Cars Collector’s Catalog
I’ve been reminiscing a lot lately about all the cool old cars I used to have growing up. So much so that just a few weeks ago I detailed Five …….continure reading
Time Capsule
1986 Transformers Action Figures Catalog
Enjoy this complete scan of a Transformers action figures catalog from 1986. When you’re done drooling, check out the rest of the scans in the complete scans archive!
Nostalgia Nuggets
Nostalgia Nuggets for 01/30/21
Here are some nostalgia filled articles for you to enjoy this weekend! “Challenger, go at throttle up”; The 35th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster (via The Retro Network) …….continure reading
Essay
Some of My Favorite Hot Wheels Toys
I’ve been feeling pretty nostalgic for Hot Wheels lately, so I feel like running down some of my favorite Hot Wheels toys in this edition of Retro Ramblings. Indulge me …….continure reading
Essay
Del Monte Pudding in a Can
You know how sometimes you find yourself sitting around doing whatever, and a random thought just pops into your head about some fast food item, or one of your favorite …….continure reading
News
Nostalgia Nuggets for 01/24/21
Here are some fun, nostalgia-filled articles to get you through the weekend! Cullen and Welker: Beyond Transformers (via The Retro Network) How Bewitched and Batman Saved ABC in the ’60s …….continure reading
Wax Pack Flashback
Wax Pack Flashback: Dick Tracy Cards (1990)
Here’s another rerun episode of the Wax Pack Flashback show I do for The Retro Network YouTube Channel. It’s where I open old packs of trading cards and let you …….continure reading