“Transforms From Plane to Robot” in 1984
I shared two different newspaper ads for the Transformers Decepticon jets in 2016 (here and here), so it doesn't shock...
1984
“The Fantastic World of Inter-Changeables”
I posted a different ad for the Inter-Changeables robot toy last year, showing the re-released Micronauts toy priced at only...
Starriors and Robo Force on Sale in 1984
December 3, 1984. Two robot lines from 1984 that couldn't compete with the popularity of the transforming robot toys of...
Robo Force, Masters of the Universe, and Transformers at Playland Toy Stores in 1984
November 21, 1984. One forgotten brand, one favorite of the eighties, and an eighties success story that's going strong today...
G.I. Joe Sunglasses, Skystriker, and Action Figures
November 30, 1984. In the eighties, Hasbro pushed the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline to the point that...
Kenner’s Knight 2000 Voice Car
Here's a 1984 Warehouse of Toys newspaper ad that takes us back to a time when Kenner was big business...
He-Man at Towne & Country Discount Drugs
December 11, 1984. This drug store advertisement from the Kentucky New Era newspaper in 1984 promises some great holiday gifts....
“The Transformers Autobot Minicars” for $2.77/each in 1984
That Skystriker advertisement that we enjoyed yesterday wasn't alone in eighties goodness! This ad block for the Transformers Autobot mini-cars...
