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Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

Philip Reed May 7, 2025
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Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
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  • G.I. Joe

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

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
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Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

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

Philip Reed May 19, 2019

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  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

Philip Reed May 7, 2025
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  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
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  • G.I. Joe

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

Philip Reed May 20, 2019
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  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
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  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

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

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
monstrous
  • Dungeons & Dragons

1991 AD&D Monstrous Compendiums Rebate Offer

Philip Reed January 25, 2017

One of my favorite things about old advertisements is getting a look at the specials, sales, and clearances that were...

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sizzlers
  • Hot Wheels

1971 Hot Wheels Sizzlers Fat Track Comic Ad

Philip Reed January 25, 2017

My experience with the Hot Wheels Sizzlers is extremely limited, but that doesn't prevent me from sharing this 1971 comic...

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Review – Star Wars Roleplaying “Scum and Villainy” Adversary Deck

Philip Reed January 24, 2017

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“Join the Dinky Starfleet . . . “

Philip Reed January 24, 2017

Star Trek. Space: 1999. U.F.O. This 1976 comic advertisement for Dinky Toys' spaceship toys comes from an issue of Marvel's...

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  • Oz

Spotted Online – Cool Toy Review’s Tin Woodman Photo Archive

Philip Reed January 24, 2017

I mentioned the Twisted Land of Oz figures last week, taking us all of the way back to 2003 and...

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1982 Newspaper Ad for Milton Bradley’s Operation

Philip Reed January 24, 2017

I've mentioned Milton Bradley's Operation game a few times before (Fifty Years of Operation!, 1972 newspaper ad), so seeing this...

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idealtoys
  • Uncategorized

1971 Newspaper Article on Toymaking

Philip Reed January 23, 2017

I ran across a 1971 newspaper article, "Toy-Making Involves a Lot of Team Effort", that's worth reading if you're at...

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  • Marvel

Spider-Man and Captain America Ricochet Racers Commercial

Philip Reed January 23, 2017

Yesterday's Ricochet Racers comic ad isn't the only bit of fun you can find online for this obscure toy. And...

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