Retro Ramblings
This Kid’s Desk
I don’t know why I’ve put off writing about this kid’s desk for so long, but I’m going to remedy that right now. The picture above was part of a …
Magazines
Time Capsule
Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1
Nintendo Power magazine debuted in 1988. From the beginning, Nintendo Power focused heavily on providing game strategy, reviews, and previews of upcoming games. It was an oasis for young Nintendo games, and …
Time Capsule
1989 WWF Survivor Series Program
Since 1987, the WWF’s Survivor Series has been a Thanksgiving tradition. For a few years, it took place on Thanksgiving night, then moved to Thanksgiving Eve for a while. After …
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1984 McDonaldland Fun Times Magazine Halloween Edition
It’s been a little while since I added any new scans to the archives, so what better way to make up for that than by posting a Halloween-related scan. There’s …
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1988 Great American Bash Program
In this Time Capsule, I’m looking at something very near and dear to my heart, as it’s the official program from the NWA’s Great American Bash tour in 1988. For …
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Suburban Commando Magazine From 1991
In this Time Capsule, we’re taking you back to the fall of 1991 and the debut of Hulk Hogan’s movie, Suburban Commando. This souvenir magazine is full of information on …
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Rollergames Yearbook From 1990
Rollergames was a U.S. television series that presented a theatrical version of roller derby. It was broadcast for one season from 1989 to 1990. The show took place in the …
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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Magazine From 1985
Back in the 1980s, there were more magazines out there than what was just on your local magazine rack. You may not have seen a lot of them, but there …
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Bricks and Pieces LEGO Magazine from Summer 1989
LEGO has been a big part of all of our lives for many years. Not just the toys, but in a lot of their other endeavors as well. One of …
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1990 Gamepro Holiday Catalog
Back in 1990, handheld gaming systems were the new hotness, and Gamepro provided a handy guide to all of the games that were currently available for both Gameboy and Lynx …