“Free Hot Wheels Car” in 1981
The Spokane, WA Spokesman-Review newspaper on August 17, 1981, offers up this deal for kids who love Hot Wheels toy...
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DC’s Graphic Novels and William Gibson’s “Neuromancer” in 1985
These days, graphic novels are typically shelved with the sci-fi and fantasy books in physical bookstores. You walk in, find...
1993 Newspaper Article Describes the Shadowrun RPG
Here's a strange one from the past. Fasa's Shadowrun roleplaying game (Amazon.com search*) makes a mainstream appearance in this article...
“Sci-fi anthology explores ‘cyberpunk’ trend”
Here's a fun one for the sci-fi fans in the audience. The August 14, 1986 issue of The Bulletin newspaper...
“Cyberpunk is a delinquency”
The November 9, 1994 issue of The Rockmart Journal newspaper shares with us a brief definition of cyberpunk . ....
“Bring back cartoons”
The May 17, 1988 issue of the Malaysian New Straits Times includes two letters from readers asking for more Robotech....
Transformers Constructicons Newspaper Ad from 1985
These days there are a lot of Constructicon toys available (Amazon.com search*), but back when this newspaper ad ran the...
1987 Battle Beasts Newspaper Ad
Wood beats water! The May 7, 1987 newspaper ad from the Milwaukee Sentinel surprised me for one reason: They made...
