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Kenner’s Megabug Gladiators in 1979

Philip Reed April 2, 2016

Here’s a Target clearance ad from 1979 that offers up an unusual treat. Kenner’s Megabug Gladiators series (see toyarchive.com) is one of those obscure toylines not many are aware of, and this 1979 ad exists solely to make us jealous that we can’t buy these robotic bug toys for just $4/each today.

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