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 
G.I. Joe S.H.A.R.C. Blueprints and Instructions
I shared a 1985 newspaper ad for the G.I. Joe S.H.A.R.C. earlier this year (posted here), where the toy was...
Mego Super Hero Action Figures Only $2.66/each in 1978
Here's an ad block you're unlikely to ever see happen again. DC and Marvel action figures in a single advertisement?...
1966 Batman Shooting Target Range Game
I never was a great fan of the shooting games, and I wasn't even alive in 1966, but I can...
G.I. Joe Manta Offer from 1983
Hurry, kids, because this offer expires on January 31, 1984! Wait. What's that? This is already expired? Damn! Now what...
Masters of the Universe and Dungeons & Dragons in 1983
December 13, 1983. One thing about the Google newspaper archives is that the issues shown don't always align with the...
Thank You to Pixel Dan and borg.com!!!
As my newest book project comes down to the final days, I need to thank two more websites that were...
“Toys and Games for Boys & Girls” in 1984
I was almost excited when I ran across this this November 7, 1984, advertisement. That big G.I. Joe logo instantly...