Special Feature
The Great Pumpkin Parfait Recipe from 1985
1985 recipe for the very tasty treat of Pumpkin Parfaits. …….continure reading
80s
Editorial
Hot Wheels Sto and Go Playsets
Oh man, what a rush of nostalgia this past weekend. I’m sitting on the couch watching college football, and at the same time, checking out the TRN Slack Channel. It’s …….continure reading
Editorial
Saturday Morning Cartoons of 1985
Saturday mornings in 2019 are a far cry from the Saturday mornings of 1985. Hell, it’s been that way since the late 1990’s when the networks started phasing out their …….continure reading
Editorial
Saturday Nights Main Event
There’s never been anything quite like Saturday Night’s Main Event for great Saturday night entertainment. I became aware of it after it had already begun its run, and didn’t even …….continure reading
Video
Thunder Run Movie (1986)
Here we are on a Friday night. It’s only 8 pm, but it’s already dark where I am. The weather is a little cool, and all things combined, it’s feeling …….continure reading
Special Feature
Old Masters of the Universe Ads
Friday Five is a quick list of five things with a common theme, and instead of doing a big write-up, I’m doing it in pictures (or videos) with just a couple of …….continure reading
Video
Wax Pack Flashback: The A-Team Trading Cards (1983)
Here’s another Wax Pack Flashback video for you, this time featuring The A-Team trading cards from 1983. Watch along as I open this pack and see what treasures have been …….continure reading
Editorial
Some of My Favorite Old Hot Wheels Cars
Friday Five is a quick list of five things with a common theme, and instead of doing a big write-up, I’m doing it in pictures (or videos) with just a …….continure reading
Time Capsule
HBO Guide From 1985
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 …….continure reading
Video
Wax Pack Flashback: Awesome! All-Stars Trading Cards (1988)
It’s another episode of Wax Pack Flashback! Where we open old packs of trading cards and let you watch along to join in the fun. There were so many sets …….continure reading
Special Feature
Five Highlights From the 1989 Lego Catalog
You probably remember from past posts that I’ve always loved LEGO. In fact, I’d put LEGO at a solid number three right behind G.I. Joe and Masters of the Universe …….continure reading
Editorial
Holiday Inn Holidomes
As you may remember, for most of my life, my dad traveled for his business. In the summer when I was out of school, there was nothing I liked more …….continure reading