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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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  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

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  • Transformers

Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

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roboticradio
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Taking a second look at the Robotic Radio

Philip Reed May 7, 2025
transformers
  • 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
shockwave
  • Transformers

Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986!

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
starriors
  • Cheap Transforming Robot Toys

Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed May 19, 2019
starwarsgalaxy
  • Star Wars

1994 Star Wars Galaxy Magazine Advertisement

Philip Reed December 7, 2017

This 1994 ad for Topps' Star Wars Galaxy Magazine (find at Amazon.com*) comes from before the magazine's launch in 1995...

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he-man
  • Masters of the Universe

He-Man at Towne & Country Discount Drugs

Philip Reed December 7, 2017

December 11, 1984. This drug store advertisement from the Kentucky New Era newspaper in 1984 promises some great holiday gifts....

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transformers
  • Transformers

“The Transformers Autobot Minicars” for $2.77/each in 1984

Philip Reed December 7, 2017

That Skystriker advertisement that we enjoyed yesterday wasn't alone in eighties goodness! This ad block for the Transformers Autobot mini-cars...

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snakemountain
  • Masters of the Universe

“Snake Mountain $38.88 with Coupon”

Philip Reed December 6, 2017

Yesterday's Snake Mountain coupon advertisement is now joined by a different ad for the same store . . . and...

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skystriker
  • G.I. Joe

“G.I. Joe Skystriker now $18.88” in 1984

Philip Reed December 6, 2017

The Hasbro G.I. Joe Skystriker is one of the coolest toy vehicles of the eighties, standing taller than many of...

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cantstop
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Parker Brothers’ Can’ Stop Boardgame

Philip Reed December 6, 2017

December 9, 1980. It's Can't Stop*, one of the best "press your luck" boardgames ever created! Seriously, if you've never...

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masters
  • Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe Snake Mountain and Dragon Walker “Tonight Only” in 1984

Philip Reed December 5, 2017

Here's a "tonight only" coupon for the Masters of the Universe Snake Mountain and Dragon Walker toys from 1984 that...

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ewok
  • Star Wars

B-Wing, Ewok Village, and Rancor on Sale in 1984

Philip Reed December 5, 2017

This 1984 Playland newspaper ad looked familiar so I set off in search of this exact Star Wars ad block....

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