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80s

WWF Thumb Wrestlers
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WWF Thumb Wrestlers

July 19, 2023 Mickey Lee 4

When I was a kid, the WWF Thumb Wrestlers became my consolation prize for not having the big LJN figures. [Continue Reading]

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 [Continue Reading]

Castlevania II Simon's Quest
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Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest is Still My Favorite Nintendo Game

July 6, 2023 Mickey Lee 3

There are some games that don’t just entertain you, they imprint themselves on your memory like a dream you can’t [Continue Reading]

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 [Continue Reading]

Ring King
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Before Punch-Out Took Over, Ring King Ruled My World

May 3, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

There was a time in my childhood when nothing felt more thrilling than stepping into the ring. Not a real [Continue Reading]

Defender of the Crown
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Defender of the Crown for Nintendo

March 1, 2023 Mickey Lee 1

The early days of my Nintendo play were dominated by action and sports games. I’ve detailed how Pro Wrestling was [Continue Reading]

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. [Continue Reading]

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Hog Tied Board Game

February 20, 2023 Mickey Lee 2

Ever since I was a young retro rambler, board games have been one of my favorite types of toys. While [Continue Reading]

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My Mall is Dead and These Are the Autopsy Photos

January 31, 2023 Mickey Lee 5

A few years ago my mall died. I know I’m not alone in this fact as numerous malls have closed [Continue Reading]

Special Feature

Five More Classic Christmas Commercials

December 20, 2022 Mickey Lee 3

Once upon a time, I wrote about Classic Christmas Commercials. That post featured some commercials that I’m most nostalgic for, [Continue Reading]

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