“Kellogg’s School Supplies Center is open now!”
This 1980 comic advertisement (from the back cover of a Richie Rich comic book) combines two of my favorite things:...
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“Saturday’s Best on ABC” in 1980
I don't often flip through old issues of Richie Rich comic books, but if there are more ads like this...
Star Wars Droid Factory Playset in 1980
Last week's Imperial Troop Transport newspaper ad also included another fantastic Star Wars gem: The Droid Factory complete with rebate!...
Spotted Online – Black Hole Action Figures at Plaid Stallions
I've shared some advertisements for Disney's Black Hole action figures before (1980 magazine ad, 1980 newspaper ad), but those are...
Kenner Star Wars Imperial Troop Transporter Advertisement from 1980
I've posted about Kenner's Imperial Troop Transport toy before (battlegrip.com search). The toy still holds up as an incredible design,...
“Special playroom company’s way of developing new toys and ideas” in 1980
This 1980 Associated Press newspaper article takes us inside Hasbro for a peek at the company's approach to playtesting toys...
1980 Heroes World Advertisement Featuring Batman, The Hulk, Spider-Man, and More!
We've looked at a handful of Heroes World ads from the seventies and eighties before ("heroes world" search at BattleGrip),...
“Near the climax, Han Solo crosses light sabers with Darth Vader” and Other Empire Strikes Back Rumors in 1980
Isn't it good to know that rumors and speculation have surrounded movies for decades? With Star Wars: Rogue One coming...
