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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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Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984

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“Fully Strapped, Always Packed”

Philip Reed November 26, 2017

Today we go all of the way back to 1994 and Wizards of the Coast's The Duelist magazine for a...

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  • Star Wars

“Star Wars Specials by MPC” in 1983

Philip Reed November 25, 2017

This 1983 newspaper advertisement for the MPC Star Wars: Return of the Jedi model kits makes a fantastic companion to...

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Star Wars Action Figures in the Kenner 1983 Toy Fair Catalog

Philip Reed November 25, 2017

This two-page spread shows only half of the Star Wars action figures on display in the 1983 Kenner Toy Fair...

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Tomy Bumbling Boxing Game for $4.99 in 1981

Philip Reed November 25, 2017

If I keep sharing newspaper ads like this one that feature Tomy's wind-up games of the eighties, then you guys...

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“Come See The Incredible Hulk and Spiderman” in 1980

Philip Reed November 24, 2017

October 3, 1980. What kid wouldn't want to rush out and meet both The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man any day...

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Slave 1 on Sale in 1981

Philip Reed November 24, 2017

Unless you studied yesterday's Dungeons & Dragons advertisement closely, I suspect that you missed the small ad block for the...

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  • BattleTech

1995 BattleTech: Fallout Cover Gallery

Philip Reed November 24, 2017

From Malibu’s BattleTech #0 comic book (published early in 1995) comes this two-page spread showing off the covers for their...

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Milton Bradley Starbird Avenger and Intruder on Sale in 1981

Philip Reed November 23, 2017

This 1981 newspaper advertisement for Milton Bradley's Starbird Avenger and Intruder toys both gives us a peek at the toys...

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