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Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

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Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

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

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Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

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  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

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  • Star Wars

Promoting Star Wars Galaxy Magazine in Topps’ Trading Cards

Philip Reed January 15, 2016

A few years ago I chased down the entire run of Star Wars Galaxy from Topps. This was a mid-nineties...

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  • Star Wars

“This motley crew from once upon a time” in 1983

Philip Reed January 15, 2016

I went into the Google newspaper archives in search of stories about Carmine Infantino's work on Marvel's Star Wars comics...

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Spawn Series 20 Advertisement from 2001

Philip Reed January 15, 2016

Out of issue #22 of the Sam & Twitch comic in 2001 comes this two-page spread ad for McFarlane Toys'...

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Spotted Online – Star Wars Hero Mashers Greedo Review at Action Figure Barbecue

Philip Reed January 15, 2016

Hasbro's Hero Mashers series (find at Amazon.com*) may be the most toyetic action figure line of the decade. These bulky,...

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Review – 1985 Lock-Man Transforming Robot

Philip Reed January 14, 2016

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“Kenner’s Alien Model” for $4.97

Philip Reed January 14, 2016

The 1979 Starlog appearance of Kenner's Alien toy isn't your only chance to see the history of this unexpected giant...

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  • Star Wars

Stormtrooper Transport in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Incredible Cross-Sections

Philip Reed January 14, 2016

I ran across this image on Facebook and was immediately reminded of why those cross-sections books are so damned fun...

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Spawn Nitro Riders Two-Page Spread Ad in ToyFare Magazine

Philip Reed January 14, 2016

I shared a Spawn Nitro Riders advertisement from 2000 earlier this month, and today I'd like to direct your attention...

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