“Easter Basket Toy Stuffer”
I know that it is currently the Christmas season, but old toy advertisements know no limits, as demonstrated by this...
1983
Masters of the Universe at K-Mart in 1983
May 18, 1983. Mattel's Masters of the Universe action figures, as well as the Wind Raider, Battle Cat, and Battle...
1983 Twix Atari Video Games Sweepstakes
Wanna win some sweet stuff, kids? Fire up the time machine and rush back to this 1983 newspaper ad for...
Return of the Jedi Shirts, Bedding, and Underoos
This 1983 Fred Meyer newspaper advertisement comes from the release of Return of the Jedi in 1983. What makes this...
“Save at Least 50% on ‘Strawberry Shortcake'”
June 2, 1983. Kenner kicked ass with their Strawberry Shortcake line in the early eighties, pumping out creative, fun toys...
“Watch for the New Movie Starting Soon!”
May 25, 1983. Kenner's Star Wars action figures, Scout Walker, Millennium Falcon, and the laser pistol toy all make this...
“Star Wars Specials by MPC” in 1983
This 1983 newspaper advertisement for the MPC Star Wars: Return of the Jedi model kits makes a fantastic companion to...
Star Wars Action Figures in the Kenner 1983 Toy Fair Catalog
This two-page spread shows only half of the Star Wars action figures on display in the 1983 Kenner Toy Fair...
