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This Kid’s Desk

January 17, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

I don’t know why I’ve put off writing about this kid’s desk for so long, but I’m going to remedy [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1

January 2, 2024 Mickey Lee 1

Nintendo Power magazine debuted in 1988. From the beginning, Nintendo Power focused heavily on providing game strategy, reviews, and previews of upcoming [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

1989 WWF Survivor Series Program

November 20, 2023 Mickey Lee 1

Since 1987, the WWF’s Survivor Series has been a Thanksgiving tradition. For a few years, it took place on Thanksgiving [Continue Reading]

McDonalds Halloween
Time Capsule

1984 McDonaldland Fun Times Magazine Halloween Edition

October 17, 2023 Mickey Lee 2

It’s been a little while since I added any new scans to the archives, so what better way to make [Continue Reading]

Great American Bash
Time Capsule

1988 Great American Bash Program

July 4, 2023 Mickey Lee 1

In this Time Capsule, I’m looking at something very near and dear to my heart, as it’s the official program [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

Suburban Commando Magazine From 1991

February 9, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

In this Time Capsule, we’re taking you back to the fall of 1991 and the debut of Hulk Hogan’s movie, [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

Rollergames Yearbook From 1990

February 3, 2023 Mickey Lee 2

Rollergames was a U.S. television series that presented a theatrical version of roller derby. It was broadcast for one season [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Magazine From 1985

August 11, 2022 Mickey Lee 1

Back in the 1980s, there were more magazines out there than what was just on your local magazine rack. You [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

Bricks and Pieces LEGO Magazine from Summer 1989

January 18, 2022 Mickey Lee 1

LEGO has been a big part of all of our lives for many years. Not just the toys, but in [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

1990 Gamepro Holiday Catalog

December 14, 2021 Mickey Lee 0

Back in 1990, handheld gaming systems were the new hotness, and Gamepro provided a handy guide to all of the [Continue Reading]

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