“Win a Star Wars Speeder Bike Ride-On” in 1984
Part of why I think there's a chance that I may produce a third book of Star Wars newspaper ads...
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“Defend the galaxy . . . ” Star Frontiers and Boys’ Life in 1982
We saw a similar ad back in 2015, but what makes this advertisement for TSR's Star Frontiers roleplaying game (Amazon.com...
Hasbro Stuntsters on Sale in 1982
I posted a 1983 ad for the Stuntsters last month, and now it is time for a look at the...
Affiliate Link – Osprey’s Rogue Stars Rulebook
Buy at Amazon.com!* I mentioned Osprey's Scrappers and Gaslands rulebooks recently, and made a comment about how I'm surprised that...
Masters of the Universe Point Dread on Sale in 1984
I shared the greatest Point Dread newspaper ad ever back in 2015, so today's 1984 ad may seem a tad...
$2.99 Star Wars Miniature Figures at Sears
Flip to page 57 in this 1982 newspaper and you'll find a Sears advertisement with a secret: Kenner's Star Wars...
“Our entire stock of popular G.I. Joe Action Figures & Accessories NOW ON SALE.”
An important part of constructing a book of G.I. Joe newspaper ads of the eighties includes chasing down ads, and...
Star Wars Wampa and Snowspeeder, Lone Ranger Holster, and G.I. Joe Walkie Talkie
This 1982 Playland newspaper ad brings us so much fun that we have gotta stop and drool. Starting with Kenner's...
