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Smurf Berry Crunch Cereal
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A Bowl of Smurf Berry Memories

April 29, 2026 Mickey Lee 1

Smurf Berry Crunch wasn’t just breakfast. It was a tiny celebration waiting inside a cardboard box, the kind of thing [Continue Reading]

Nintendo Cereal
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Nintendo Cereal

July 21, 2023 Mickey Lee 3

In 1988, my world revolved around Nintendo. At that point in my childhood, the NES had probably taken over as [Continue Reading]

Special Feature

TRN Time Machine Podcast: Foods We Miss

September 7, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

The TRN Time Machine podcast is hosted by myself and Jason Gross as part of The Retro Network. I’ve not [Continue Reading]

Dino Pebbles Cereal
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I Never Got to Try Dino Pebbles Cereal

August 2, 2022 Mickey Lee 2

I’ve talked several times about toys I never had, but I’ve not ventured in that direction yet when it comes [Continue Reading]

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More Old Comic Book Ads

March 28, 2022 Mickey Lee 1

Let’s look at five more old comic book ads including Game Genie, Secret Wars Action Figures, WCW Wrestling for Nintendo, Warlord Action Figures, and TMNT Cereal! [Continue Reading]

Nerds Cereal
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A Tribute to Nerds Cereal

June 8, 2021 Mickey Lee 2

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with food. I love it when it’s around, and I hate it when it’s [Continue Reading]

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Remembering Some Classic Christmas Commercials

December 14, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

Man, what better way to keep getting pumped up for Christmas than watching some old commercials! Let’s take a look at five of my favorites from through the years. [Continue Reading]

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My Brief Love Affair With Morning Funnies Cereal

June 13, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

Back in 1988, breakfast wasn’t just about food, it was about comfort. For me, that meant pouring a bowl of [Continue Reading]

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