Skip to content

BattleGrip

Primary Menu

BattleGrip

  • Features
  • Reading
Flash Story
Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984 Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984 G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986! Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986! Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984 Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984

Main Story

roboticradio
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

Philip Reed May 7, 2025
transformers
  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
gijoe
  • G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
shockwave
  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
starriors
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 19, 2019

Editor’s Picks

roboticradio
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

Philip Reed May 7, 2025
transformers
  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 20, 2019

Trending Story

roboticradio
1
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

transformers
2
  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

gijoe
3
  • G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco

shockwave
4
  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

starriors
5
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984

Featured Story

roboticradio
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

Philip Reed May 7, 2025
transformers
  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
gijoe
  • G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
shockwave
  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
starriors
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
baseball
  • Advertisements

“Three Free Baseball Cards” from Hostess in 1976

Philip Reed February 8, 2017

From a 1976 issue of the UFO Flying Saucers comic book comes this Hostess ad encouraging kids to collect the...

Read MoreRead more about “Three Free Baseball Cards” from Hostess in 1976
inferno
  • G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe Subscription Figures at Big Bad Toy Store

Philip Reed February 8, 2017

Visit BBTS! That G.I. Joe Con Cobra B.A.T. Squad Leader action figure that I posted last month needs some friends....

Read MoreRead more about G.I. Joe Subscription Figures at Big Bad Toy Store
masters
  • Masters of the Universe

Spotted Online – He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Newspaper Comic Strips Review at The Fwoosh

Philip Reed February 7, 2017

According to records, I pre-ordered He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Newspaper Comic Strips* last May, and now...

Read MoreRead more about Spotted Online – He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Newspaper Comic Strips Review at The Fwoosh
spawndarkages
  • Spawn

1999 Spawn: The Dark Ages II Action Figure Advertisement

Philip Reed February 7, 2017

I've shared two other ads for McFarlane's Dark Ages Spawn series before (here and here), and now it is time...

Read MoreRead more about 1999 Spawn: The Dark Ages II Action Figure Advertisement
aliceinchains
  • Advertisements

“The Plot Thickens.”

Philip Reed February 7, 2017

Alice in Chains' Dirt album* from 1992 was a revolution in music, taking their work a step beyond Facelift and...

Read MoreRead more about “The Plot Thickens.”
silverblades
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Roleplaying Games

“The stunning sequel to Pool of Radiance and Curse of the Azure Bonds!”

Philip Reed February 7, 2017

The June 1990 issue of Dragon magazine makes for a great companion to the 1989-1990 SSI catalog I shared last...

Read MoreRead more about “The stunning sequel to Pool of Radiance and Curse of the Azure Bonds!”
  • Visit

Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 Video

Philip Reed February 6, 2017

I shot and edited together a short (little over two minutes) video of my time at the Nuremberg Toy Fair...

Read MoreRead more about Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 Video
wildrider
  • Advertisements

Kenner Turbo Tower of Power Wild Rider Competition Set

Philip Reed February 5, 2017

I shared a 1974 Kenner Turbo Tower of Power ad last year, but if you think that's the end of...

Read MoreRead more about Kenner Turbo Tower of Power Wild Rider Competition Set

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 … 1,479 Next

I’ve published nine books about toys. Find them today at Amazon.com!*

 



You may have missed

roboticradio
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

Philip Reed May 7, 2025
transformers
  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
gijoe
  • G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
shockwave
  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
starriors
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 19, 2019

Recent Comments

  • Armando on Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio
  • Kevin on G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco
  • Re-Order the Powers & Perils Character Sheet Record Pad on 1984 Advertisement for Avalon Hill’s Powers & Perils RPG
  • Stunt Zombie on 1982 Masters of the Universe Newspaper Advertisement
  • 1982 Masters of the Universe Newspaper Advertisement on Masters of the Universe on Sale at Child World in 1988
  • Barbecue17 on Unofficial Masters of the Universe Gaming Miniatures
  • Sectaurs Toys on Sale in 1985 on Tomy Tribots on Sale in 1985
  • 1985 Switchforce Robots Coupon on Transforming AM Robot Radio 1985 Newspaper Advertisement
  • Philip Reed on Starriors and Motobots at Toy City in 1984
  • Jay on Starriors and Motobots at Toy City in 1984
Copyright © All rights reserved. | CoverNews by AF themes.