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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
gijoe
  • 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
brake-neck
  • Transformers

Affiliate Link – Transformers: Combiner Wars Brake-Neck

Philip Reed May 24, 2015

I'm not completely sure why, but as Seibertron posted recently, the new Transformers: Combiner Wars figure, Brake-Neck, is in short...

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Protector 101 and “The Nuclear Brawlers”

Philip Reed May 23, 2015

A few days ago I shared Mega Drive's "Acid Spit track from the 198XAD* album. Fun music with a retro-eighties...

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1981 DeltaVee Cover Art by John W. Pierard

Philip Reed May 23, 2015

The game inside this 1981 Ares issue was DeltaVee, a space combat game for SPI's Universe roleplaying game. I don't...

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autoduelreview
  • Reviews

1986 Autoduel Review in Compute! Magazine

Philip Reed May 23, 2015

Locating that 1987 Autoduel ad a few days ago (posted here) made me start to look around for more magazines...

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deathstardiorama
  • Star Wars

Spotted Online – Vintage-Style Star Wars Death Star Diorama/Playset

Philip Reed May 22, 2015

A few days ago I posted about an Imperial Bunker that is quite impressive. Lots of detail and it's clear...

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1988: Games Workshop’s Dark Future

Philip Reed May 22, 2015

As awesome as Car Wars was back in the eighties it was no surprise when more car combat games hit...

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conan
  • Conan

A Synopsis of Conan’s Adventures by L. Sprague de Camp in 1983

Philip Reed May 22, 2015

de Camp's work with Conan is the subject of debate for many fans (see "The de Camp Controversy: Essential Reading...

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roadwolf
  • Hot Wheels

Spotted Online – Road Wolf Game Customization Tips

Philip Reed May 22, 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road has sparked new love for post-apocalyptic games with cars, and part of what I've seen online...

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