Kenner “Brings force to toy stores” in 1980
It's amazing just how well Kenner did with their Star Wars action figures and vehicles when the original trilogy was...
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1980 Star Destroyer and Turret/Probot Playset Advertisement
I've mentioned before that I had the Star Destroyer playset as a kid, and seeing this November 27, 1980 newspaper...
“Too much Candyland can cause decay”
Out of the October 24, 1993, Tuscaloosa News newspaper issue comes this negative article on the Candyland game (find at...
1982 Star Wars Mini-Rigs and Boardgame Advertisement
Here's a December 2, 1982, newspaper ad that again reminds us of how inexpensive those Star Wars Mini-Rigs really were....
Check Out this Fantastic Empire Strikes Back Advertisement from 1980!
Action figures, soundtrack, novelization, a chance to win tickets . . . hell, this 1980 newspaper ad from The Deseret...
“Lucasfilm faithful keep their lips zipped”
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens opening next month, we're seeing lots of speculations and rumors fly around the web...
Ten New Boardgames in 1981
If you're not taking advantage of the Google newspaper archives then you're missing treats like this December 13, 1981, Spokesman-Review...
Six Million Dollar Man Boardgames in 1976
I've mentioned the Parker Brothers Bionic Crisis boardgame before (posted here), and today I'd like to direct your attention to...
