Play-Doh in 1991: “Moldy oldie turns 35”
Enlarge Image! After yesterday's Star Wars Play-Doh review (review here) I took a little time to search the Google newspaper...
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“Lucas Gears Up for More Star Wars” in 1994
Star Wars* fans almost had a completely different 1997 than we remember today. You see, out there somewhere is a...
Star Wars Chewbacca Bandolier Strap in 1984
This December 17, 1984, ToysRUs newspaper ad brings us another look at Kenner's Chewbacca Bandolier Strap action figure carrying case,...
Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Set Newspaper Ad from 1980
This November 30, 1980, newspaper ad caught my eye as soon as I realized that it was promoting the cardboard...
Kenner’s Star Wars and Milton Bradley’s Star Bird Toys: Look at the artwork, people!!!
I'm probably way too entertained by the artwork in these old newspaper advertisements. Did the teams working on ads like...
Lanard’s “The Corps” Lawsuit in 2005
Lanard's The Corps action figures and vehicles (find at Amazon.com*) continue to get a decent shelf presence at Walmart, which...
“Robot takeover gives parents a headache”
This 1986 newspaper article, found in the Glasgow Herald, makes me ask: Why didn't Hasbro just come out and state...
“‘Star Wars’ collectibles fetch astronomical prices”
The release of the Star Wars trilogy in theaters in 1997 drove mass media awareness of the brand to heights...
