Essay
Old Dukes of Hazzard Merchandise
The Dukes of Hazzard was one of my absolute favorite shows growing up and still is today. But back then as a kid, when you had a favorite anything, you …….continure reading
Toys
Time Capsule
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 …….continure reading
Time Capsule
1983 Matchbox Catalog
Matchbox cars have been around since 1953, and every year have offered new varieties of their cars. In this time capsule, you can see all of their new offerings for …….continure reading
Essay
Some of My Favorite Matchbox Toys
Growing up in the ’80s and early ’90s, Hot Wheels, and Matchbox cars were a big part of my playtime. Both lines produced a lot of really fun cars and …….continure reading
Retro Wiki
Christmas Hess Trucks
Leon Hess, if you didn’t know, was the CEO of the Hess Corporation—yes, the same corporation as the gas stations you see dotting the nation’s landscape. During the 1960s, Hess …….continure reading
Archive
1986 Toys ‘R’ Us Out of This World Toy Book
You know I love old catalogs…especially ones from the late ’80s because that’s just my wheelhouse. And you know I also love Christmas. And lastly, you know that I love …….continure reading
Special Feature
Highlights From a Johnson Smith Company Ad
While the name may not ring a bell to everyone, I’m sure you grew up seeing these ads in comic books and marveling at the wonders they promised. Let’s check …….continure reading
Time Capsule
1983 Care Bears Catalog
Enjoy this full scan of the 1983 Care Bears catalog. When you’re done browsing these pages, go over to our full scan archives to check out plenty more old toy …….continure reading