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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

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  • G.I. Joe

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

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  • Transformers

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

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Philip Reed May 7, 2025
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  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

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  • G.I. Joe

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  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

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  • Star Wars

Kenner Star Wars Action Figures and Micro Collection Newspaper Advertisement

Philip Reed December 26, 2016

Yesterday's Penny Racers ad from Circus World in 1982 wasn't the only cool toy in that sales flyer. Check out...

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  • Lone Ranger

“Free! Lone Ranger Western Town!”

Philip Reed December 26, 2016

I shared the instructions for this Gabriel Lone Ranger playset earlier this year, but when I ran across a 1982...

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  • Masters of the Universe

“The Power of Point Dread” for Christmas Morning

Philip Reed December 25, 2016

Gina and I have been working on renovating the game room and yesterday we got the turntable up and running....

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Testors Galax IV Hovercraft Advertisement from 1978

Philip Reed December 25, 2016

Until I ran across this 1978 newspaper ad I hadn't even heard of the Testors Galax IV Hovercraft toy before....

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  • Marvel

“Lead the Uncanny X-Men to Victory!”

Philip Reed December 25, 2016

This 1992 advertisement for Pressman's X-Men Alert boardgame (find at Amazon.com*) reminds me that I have never once even seen...

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Takara’s “Penny Racers Stunt ‘N Race Case” at Circus World in 1982

Philip Reed December 25, 2016

I posted the 1981 Takara catalog Penny Racers pages earlier this year, and now it's time we jump to 1982...

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  • disney

Spotted Online – Black Hole Action Figures at Plaid Stallions

Philip Reed December 25, 2016

I've shared some advertisements for Disney's Black Hole action figures before (1980 magazine ad, 1980 newspaper ad), but those are...

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Zaxxon Boardgame Advertisement from 1983!!!

Philip Reed December 25, 2016

Christmas morning over three decades ago I found the Zaxxon boardgame under the tree. I've mentioned the game before, even...

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