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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 [Continue Reading]

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 [Continue Reading]

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 [Continue Reading]

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 [Continue Reading]

Special Feature

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 [Continue Reading]

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 [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

1986 Transformers Action Figures Catalog

March 8, 2021 Mickey Lee 2

Transformers were always huge with everyone around me, but I was a GoBots kid. But now that I’m older, I [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

1987 LEGO Shop at Home Catalog

January 13, 2021 Mickey Lee 0

LEGO was always one of my favorite toys when I was a kid. Hell, I still like them now. And [Continue Reading]

Special Feature

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 [Continue Reading]

M.U.S.C.L.E.
Time Capsule

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

November 30, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

I’ve detailed before my love for M.U.S.C.L.E. before, and today I’ve got a great little Time Capsule for you all [Continue Reading]

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