Autobot Minicars and Cars on Sale in 1984 
G.I. Joe Battlefield Accessories and Action Figures at Osco 
Shockwave Only $9.99 in 1986! 
Arco’s Ro-Gun and Tomy’s Starriors on Sale in 1984 
Androform Cheap Transforming Robot Toy Ad from 1985 BattleTech CCG Advertisement: “Heart of Ironâ€
I shared this same ad two years ago, but I think this example of the…
ToyFare “Now Monthly from Wizard Press” in July 1997
This full-page advertisement for Wizard’s ToyFare magazine (find at Amazon.com*) comes from the July 1997…
BattleTech CCG Top 10 Cards as Selected by InQuest in February 1997
As I open more and more BattleTech CCG packs, I also find myself digging into…
Battleship, Operation, and More Games in 1979
Back when this 1979 newspaper ad was new, many of the boardgames sold in stores…
Parker Brothers’ Nerfuls
The past keeps on giving! This 1986 newspaper ad for various Parker Brothers toys and…
“Enhance Your Deck.” Netrunner: Proteus Expansion Ad
These days, game fans think of the Fantasy Flight Games Android: Netrunner card game (find…
G.I. Joe Action Figures $2.99 Each in 1986
The M.U.S.C.L.E. ad we saw earlier today has more to give! Check out this grainy,…
1986 Newspaper Ad for Mattel’s M.U.S.C.L.E. Toys
December 18, 1986. Mattel’s series of M.U.S.C.L.E. toys are arguably more memorable than they deserve….