Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Revisiting Western Steer (Kind of)
Earlier this week, I attended a “going away” lunch for a co-worker who is taking another job in a faraway [Continue Reading]
80s
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Toys I Never Had: GI Joe Killer WHALE Hovercraft
Throughout my memories of the mid-’80s, two action figure lines dominated my playtime. Masters of the Universe and G.I. Joe. The cartoon series [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Nintendo Cereal
In 1988, my world revolved around Nintendo. At that point in my childhood, the NES had probably taken over as [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
WWF Thumb Wrestlers
When I was a kid, the WWF Thumb Wrestlers became my consolation prize for not having the big LJN figures. [Continue Reading]
Time Capsule
Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi Toy Catalog from 1982
In this Time Capsule, I’m treating all of you Star Wars fans to something really special. It’s the Kenner Star [Continue Reading]
Mickey's 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 [Continue Reading]
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 [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Before Punch-Out Took Over, Ring King Ruled My World
There was a time in my childhood when nothing felt more thrilling than stepping into the ring. Not a real [Continue Reading]
Mickey's 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 [Continue Reading]
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. [Continue Reading]