Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984 
G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco 
Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986! 
Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984 
“G.I. Joe figures keep the adventure alive” in 1983
This 1983 newspaper ad is one for all of the children of the eighties who were fans of Hasbro's G.I....
“Meet the Masters of the Universe Characters In Person!”
This newspaper ad from the November 24, 1983 issue of the Spokesman-Review offers up a double batch of fun: both...
1986 Tonka Steel Monsters Newspaper Advertisement
I've mentioned Tonka's Steel Monsters toys before (Tonka catalog pages, Steel Monsters toy commercial), and today I'd like to direct...
Masters of the Universe, Strawberry Shortcake, and Hot Wheels on Sale in 1983
With sale prices on Kenner's Strawberry Shortcake and Mattel's Masters of the Universe -- as well as a rebate on...
1991 G.I. Joe Trace Plates Toy
I remember this style of toy from when I was a kid, but it wasn't until recently that I even...
“Toy makers search for expandable ‘concepts'”
This N.Y. Times News Service article from 1985 caught my eye the instant I stumbled across it in the Google...
1982 Sears Newspaper Advertisement Featuring G.I. Joe Action Figures
This 1982 newspaper ad for Hasbro's G.I. Joe action figure series (Amazon.com search*) shows off single figures, the MOBAT (see...
Spotted Online – Preview the He-Man Mini-Comic Collection
Pre-order at Amazon.com!* The upcoming He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection* is a must own book for...