Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984 
G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco 
Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986! 
Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984 
NBC “Saturday Morning Fever!” in 1978
Here's a look at NBC's Saturday morning cartoon schedule for 1978, showing us the Fantastic Four cartoon at the top...
Transformers Throttlebots $2.88/each in 1986
March 13, 1988. The Decatur, Illinois, Herald and Review newspaper includes an Osco Drug flyer where we find the Transformers...
Kickstarter – Toy Sales Add Up to Billions Update
My newest book of Star Wars newspaper ads is now in the final stages of printing. I've approved the proofs,...
“Hasbro Motorized Mini Transformers” at Payless in 1988
Yesterday's Thottlebots video made me wonder if it would be possible to uncover a Throttlebots ad or two in the...
1989 Cyberpunk RPG Advertisement
This ad for the R.Talsorian classic Cyberpunk roleplaying game (Amazon.com search*) comes from the Solo of Fortune* sourcebook and lists...
“Join the Spider-Man Network of Friends Fan Club!”
Even though the ad is dated 1978, I uncovered it in a 1979 Star Wars comic book, leaving us to...
Spotted Online – G1 Throttlebots Team Video
Here's a fun video look at Hasbro's 1987 Transformers Throttlebots toys. These were fun little Transformers toys -- even if...
Transformers Constructicons and Insecticons on Sale in 1986
May 1, 1986. Out of a Lionel Kiddie City advertisement found in the Allentown, Pennsylvania, Morning Call newspaper, this ad...