M.A.S.K. Piranha Toy Advertised in 1985
After yesterday's newspaper ad for the M.A.S.K. Condor I went deeper into the Google newspaper archives in search of more...
1985
Marvel Secret Wars Action Figures at ToysRUs in 1985
This ToysRUs newspaper ad from 1985 shows us the Mattel Secret Wars action figures priced at $3.48/each. The Secret Wars...
Sears Exclusive G.I. Joe Toys in 1985
I've posted before about the Sears G.I. Joe Crimson Guard toys before (catalog pages, video review), but as far as...
“Explosive Growth Began With Children’s Videos”
All of us are aware of the success and popularity of cartoons in the eighties, especially those animated programs that...
“G.I. Joe, Transformers, and everyone at Sunbow Productions salute you.”
This magazine ad from 1985 in Billboard magazine is one of those industry-focused marketing efforts where we say "go, team!"...
Cherry Coke Robot Toy Review Suddenly Popular?
I was checking the site traffic this morning and noticed an unusual spike in visitors, and a quick peek at...
1985 Transformers Reflector Instruction Booklet
Transformers Legacy* brought us the Transformers packaging of the eighties, and I appreciate the hell out of that incredible book,...
AT-AT vs Mecha in 1985 “Warbots & Death Machines” Advertisement
Not to be confused with the never-published Warbots roleplaying game (1985 ad posted here), this illustration from the Warbots &...
