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Catalogs

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1986 Toys ‘R’ Us Out of This World Toy Book

December 6, 2021 Mickey Lee 3

You know I love old catalogs…especially ones from the late ’80s because that’s just my wheelhouse. And you know I also love Christmas. And lastly, you know that I love …

Special Feature

Highlights From a Johnson Smith Company Ad

August 25, 2021 Mickey Lee 0

While the name may not ring a bell to everyone, I’m sure you grew up seeing these ads in comic books and marveling at the wonders they promised. Let’s check …

Time Capsule

1990 WWF Merchandise Catalog

July 28, 2021 Mickey Lee 1

Enjoy this complete scan of the 1990 WWF merchandise catalog, and when you’re done drooling over it, go check out our full scans archive for more old catalogs.

Time Capsule

1988 Kenner Action Toy Guide

July 22, 2021 Mickey Lee 2

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!

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Highlights From a 1989 KayBee Toys Ad

June 7, 2021 Mickey Lee 2

I love sifting through old catalogs and sale papers from the ’80s and early ’90s. They’re filled with so much nostalgia with so many toys I had, and those I …

Time Capsule

1986 Matchbox Cars Collector’s Catalog

March 10, 2021 Mickey Lee 1

I’ve been reminiscing a lot lately about all the cool old cars I used to have growing up. So much so that just a few weeks ago I detailed Five …

Time Capsule

1986 Transformers Action Figures Catalog

March 8, 2021 Mickey Lee 2

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!

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1987 LEGO Shop at Home Catalog

January 13, 2021 Mickey Lee 0

Enjoy the complete scan of this LEGO Shop at Home catalog from 1987! And be sure to check out all of the other complete scans archived here at Retro Ramblings.

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Highlights From the 1988 Sears Christmas Wish Book

December 1, 2020 Mickey Lee 2

Christmas is coming up quickly, so I thought it would be a good time to open up an old Sears Christmas Wish Book and relive some great old memories from …

Time Capsule

1986 M.U.S.C.L.E. Toys Catalog

November 30, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

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 …

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