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1988 Kenner Action Toy Guide
Enjoy this complete scan of the 1988 Kenner Action Guide featuring their best toys of the year like The Real Ghostbusters, Bone Age, Silverhawks, Starting Line Up, and MASK!
Action Figures
Essay
Retro Wrestling Action Figure Lines
Even though I don’t keep up with modern wrestling, I always know the date of Wrestlemania. And as it gets close every year, I get really nostalgic for old pro …….continure reading
Retro Wiki
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
Retro Wiki
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 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!
Essay
What I Got For Christmas in 1986
In an earlier post here on Retro Ramblings, I posted about how 1986 was the year Santa became real for me. I briefly talked about some of the things I …….continure reading
Time Capsule
1986 M.U.S.C.L.E. Toys Catalog
Here are scans of the M.U.S.C.L.E. toys lineup as featured in the 1986 Mattel Toy Catalog. Intended for retailers, Mattel’s dealer catalogs showcased all the latest and greatest releases, along with existing …….continure reading
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1986 Masters of the Universe Catalog
Presented complete, and in all it’s glory, here is the Masters of the Universe section of the 1986 Mattel Retailers catalog. It features almost every toy from the line, presented …….continure reading