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 Return of the Jedi Action Figures Priced at $2.99/each in 1984
December 10, 1984. I’m waking in Rochester today, where I am working at the Strong…
“Take Charge With G.I. Joe” in 1984
One sad thing about the Google newspaper archives is that the color ads and comics…
“Motorized robot vehicles in 8 styles, REG 3.47”
I reviewed one of the Buddy L Robotron toys a few years ago, and I…
GoBots Model Kits and Robot Vehicles
Last week’s ad for the Monogram GoBots model kits is now joined by this newspaper…
Facebook Album – Tomy Starriors Advertisements
Those of you who have already liked the BattleGrip Facebook page may have spotted the…
Star Wars Micro Collection, Strawberry Shortcake, and More at Kaptain Kid Toy Shop
What’s with the long, vertical newspaper ads that we’ve been running across lately? Don’t the…
“20% off all Masters of the Universe Toys”
This Kaptain Kid Toy Shop advertisement gives an early peek at the direction that the…
1984 Barbie Dream Store Advertisement
This 1984 Barbie newspaper ad comes from a time before the death spiral of the…