“The Bonkers! Bike Bag.”
I've shared a few different Bonkers! candy advertisements before (robot watch, Ugly Balls), so longtime battlegrip.com readers shouldn't be at...
1985
January 1985 BattleDroids Miniatures from Ral Partha
"Initially, Ral Partha was not enthusiastic about creating robot miniatures for FASA’s Battledroids game." - Unseen Before BattleTech, Fasa's first...
M.A.S.K. Switchblade at Circus World in 1985
That Jetfire ad we saw last week deserves a second look, if only because the ad also includes this block...
Transformers Pinball and Dress Up Set
November 27, 1985. I wish this 1985 newspaper advertisement were in a little better shape, but even in this ragged...
Steve Purcell “Robot Wars” Cover Artwork for Different Worlds Magazine
Check the Wikipedia page for artist Steve Purcell, creator of the Sam & Max series, and you'll find a listing...
James Bond RPG – “00” Agents Wanted!
This 1985 magazine advertisement for the Victory Games James Bond roleplaying game of the eighties (Amazon.com search*) comes from the...
Voltron, Defender of the Universe Gift Set for $29.99 in 1985
This 1985 newspaper advertisement features the Panosh Place Voltron lion pack at a price far lower than we have seen...
GoBots and Wheeled Warriors on Sale in 1985
November 21, 1985. This 1985 newspaper ad for the Tonka GoBots and Mattel Wheeled Warriors is a snapshot of the...
