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 
“Masters of the Universe Action Figures & Accessories” at Kaptain Kid Toy Shop in 1983
Enlarge Image! I wasn't searching for Mattel's Masters of the Universe toys (find at Amazon.com*), but there was no way...
Return of the Jedi Action Figures Priced at $2.99/each in 1984
December 10, 1984. I'm waking in Rochester today, where I am working at the Strong Museum of Play and collecting...
“Take Charge With G.I. Joe” in 1984
One sad thing about the Google newspaper archives is that the color ads and comics have all been converted to...
“Motorized robot vehicles in 8 styles, REG 3.47”
I reviewed one of the Buddy L Robotron toys a few years ago, and I can fully admit that I...
GoBots Model Kits and Robot Vehicles
Last week's ad for the Monogram GoBots model kits is now joined by this newspaper ad for the kits --...
Facebook Album – Tomy Starriors Advertisements
Those of you who have already liked the BattleGrip Facebook page may have spotted the new album I created for...
Star Wars Micro Collection, Strawberry Shortcake, and More at Kaptain Kid Toy Shop
Enlarge Image! What's with the long, vertical newspaper ads that we've been running across lately? Don't the people of the...
“20% off all Masters of the Universe Toys”
This Kaptain Kid Toy Shop advertisement gives an early peek at the direction that the Masters of the Universe line...