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Return of the Jedi
Time Capsule

Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi Toy Catalog from 1982

July 11, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

In this Time Capsule, I’m treating all of you Star Wars fans to something really special. It’s the Kenner Star [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

TSR Gateway to Adventure Catalog from 1981

February 23, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

In this Time Capsule, go back to the early days of Dungeons & Dragons with this TRS Catalog from 1981. [Continue Reading]

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Hog Tied Board Game

February 20, 2023 Mickey Lee 2

Ever since I was a young retro rambler, board games have been one of my favorite types of toys. While [Continue Reading]

Special Feature

Five More Classic Christmas Commercials

December 20, 2022 Mickey Lee 3

Once upon a time, I wrote about Classic Christmas Commercials. That post featured some commercials that I’m most nostalgic for, [Continue Reading]

Special Feature

Highlights From the 1984 Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalog

December 14, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

As I’ve said before, nothing reminds me of Christmases gone by more than browsing through old catalogs. As a kid, [Continue Reading]

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A Few of My Favorite Christmas Gifts Through the Years

December 9, 2022 Mickey Lee 1

With Christmas getting ever so closer, let’s take a break from everyday life to remember some of our favorite old [Continue Reading]

Special Feature

Highlights From the 1991 Sears Christmas Wishbook

November 25, 2022 Mickey Lee 1

Now that we’re past Thanksgiving, I’m all in on Christmas, and that means features like this. We’re going to look [Continue Reading]

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Hot Wheels Sto and Go Playsets

September 26, 2022 Mickey Lee 5

This past weekend hit me with a rush of nostalgia I was not expecting. I was sitting on the couch [Continue Reading]

LEGO Pirates
Special Feature

Highlights From the 1989 Lego Catalog

August 15, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

You probably remember from past posts that I’ve always loved LEGO. In fact, I’d put LEGO at a solid number [Continue Reading]

Construx
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Construx Toys Were One of My Favorites on the ’80s

June 9, 2022 Mickey Lee 3

Back in the golden haze of the 1980s, when Saturday mornings were sacred and the living room carpet doubled as [Continue Reading]

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