Retro Ramblings
In Defense of American Defense Action Figures
Back in the early 1980s, when the world was still lit by the glow of Saturday morning cartoons and the [Continue Reading]
Action Figures
Retro Ramblings
When I Got Prince Adam For Christmas
Christmas morning, 1984. I was six years old, still in footie pajamas, hair sticking up in every direction, eyes wide [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Toys I Never Had: G.I. Joe U.S.S. Flagg Aircraft Carrier
I’ll be the first to admit that when it came to toys, I had what would be considered an awesome [Continue Reading]
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]
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]
Time Capsule
M.A.S.K. Comic Story and Catalog From 1986
In this time capsule, enjoy going back in time to 1986 to check out a fun little comic story featuring [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
LJN WWF Wrestling Superstars Action Figures
There was a time when wrestling wasn’t just something you watched. It was something you lived. And for me, that [Continue Reading]
Time Capsule
Wheeled Warriors Toy Catalog From 1986
Here is another Time Capsule for you to peruse, and it’s another trip back in time courtesy of the 1986 [Continue Reading]
Time Capsule
1986 Toys ‘R’ Us Out of This World Toy Book
You know I love old catalogs…especially ones from the late ’80s because that’s just my wheelhouse. And you know I [Continue Reading]