Air Raiders Command Outpost and Man-O-War at ToysRUs in 1987
The TRU ad we saw a few days ago, as I mentioned at the time, deserves our attention. The ad...
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“Those who control the magic, Control destiny…”
Hasbro didn't have the best artwork of the eighties -- in fact, I doubt I could select any one eighties...
1984 Gay Toys Laser Craft and Laser Plane at Albertsons
If you're unfamiliar with the Gay Toys plastic vehicles of the eighties, I suggest taking a look at this hisstank.com...
Sectaurs Action Figures and Mounts at Playland Toys in 1985
I don't think that this is the recognized Playland Toy Stores chain, but I could be very wrong about this...
“Where air is more precious than gold…”
This G.I. Joe magazine issue from 1987 again shows how Hasbro was using the success of G.I. Joe to raise...
“Squarbles. Square Marbles. Coming Soon From Hasbro.”
I wish I had been in the meeting where Hasbro gave the green light to Squarbles. I have no idea...
Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos Action Figures in 1986
Kenner's series of Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos action figures, created in support of the short-lived animated series, reached stores in...
“Who puts the future in your hands?”
We follow up yesterday's Robotix newspaper ad with this full-page advertisement from G.I. Joe magazine. Milton Bradley's Robotix strikes the...
