Editorial
American Defense Action Figures of the 1980s
These American Defense figures are the first G.I. Joe “bootleg” figures I recall seeing on store shelves. I had 3 3/4″ figures from other lines that I tried to mix …….continure reading
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Wrestlemania 2 VHS Tape Advertisement
With Wrestlemania 40 about to kick off this weekend, I’ve been thinking back on some of my favorite memories of the yearly event that launched way back in 1985. And …….continure reading
Editorial
Superman Peanut Butter
It’s funny how some things can just pop into your head that you haven’t thought about in many years. This is one of those things. Peanut butter is a staple …….continure reading
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Folgers Coffee “Peter Comes Home For Christmas” Commercial
This commercial really got to me as a kid. It probably had something to do with the fact that my old man traveled a lot, and there were times he …….continure reading
Special Feature
McDonald’s Christmas Treats from 1988
For the Christmas season of 1988, McDonald’s was offering up not one, not two, but THREE limited-time offerings for the Christmas season. There was the 9-piece or 20-piece Holiday McNuggets, …….continure reading
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The Evil Horde Fright Zone Commercial
The Evil Horde Fright Zone playset was released in 1985 for the Masters of the Universe toy line. It featured a caged cell, a dead tree that could capture action …….continure reading
Editorial
Nintendo Cereal
In 1988, I was all about Nintendo. It had probably taken over as my favorite toy by that point if you want to consider it a toy. And I was …….continure reading
Editorial
1990/1991 NBA Hoops Trading Cards
Somewhere in 1990, I really started getting into trading cards. Baseball cards mostly, and some non-sports cards that I thought were cool. In the fall of that year, I spotted …….continure reading