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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]

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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]

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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]

Time Capsule

M.A.S.K. Comic Story and Catalog From 1986

May 5, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

In this time capsule, enjoy going back in time to 1986 to check out a fun little comic story featuring [Continue Reading]

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LJN WWF Wrestling Superstars Action Figures

April 22, 2022 Mickey Lee 1

There was a time when wrestling wasn’t just something you watched. It was something you lived. And for me, that [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

Playmobil Toy Catalog from 1986

April 12, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

Playmobil toys were some of my absolute favorites when I was a kid and I could sit and look at [Continue Reading]

Time Capsule

Wheeled Warriors Toy Catalog From 1986

April 5, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

Here is another Time Capsule for you to peruse, and it’s another trip back in time courtesy of the 1986 [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]

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]

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