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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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  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
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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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Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

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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
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  • G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe Command Center and Bridgelayer

Philip Reed May 11, 2016

Yesterday's Shockwave ad from 1985 also included this excellent block featuring the G.I. Joe Command Center and Bridgelayer toys. That...

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  • Star Wars

Spotted Online – Power of the Force Millennium Falcon Carrying Case Customized for X-Wing Miniatures Game

Philip Reed May 10, 2016

This has to be the coolest carrying case the X-Wing Miniatures Game (find at Amazon.com*) has ever seen! Check the...

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  • Transformers

Reading Eagle and Shockwave in 1985

Philip Reed May 10, 2016

November 20, 1985. The Google newspaper archives is packed with fantastic surprises if you're willing to spend a little time...

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  • G.I. Joe

1988 Cobra Imp Newspaper Advertisement

Philip Reed May 10, 2016

We've seen this old G.I. Joe toy before. Last year I reviewed the 1988 Cobra Imp, snapping photos and sharing...

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  • Star Wars

Spotted Online – Khabarakh’s “Next 17” Custom Kenner-Style Star Wars Action Figures

Philip Reed May 9, 2016

Back in 2014 I wrote about my desire to see Funko create Star Wars ReAction Figures. Some loved the idea...

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  • Masters of the Universe

“Vote For The Character You Like Best” and Masters of the Universe

Philip Reed May 9, 2016

We've seen the Masters of the Universe news story before in which Mattel announced a character design contest, and now...

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battlestations
  • G.I. Joe

1985 G.I. Joe Battle Stations Newspaper Advertisement

Philip Reed May 9, 2016

The Bridgelayer ad we saw yesterday also included this small block featuring the 1985 G.I. Joe Battle Stations mini-playsets. You...

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  • Lone Ranger

Spotted Online – 1982 Lone Ranger “Western Town” Cardboard Playset Graphics

Philip Reed May 9, 2016

The Living the Adventure Facebook group shared this album of images showing off the 1982 Gabriel Lone Ranger cardboard playset...

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