“Which comes first: entertainment or merchandising?”
Yesterday’s trip to the Brian Sutton-Smith Library (mentioned here) left my head swimming in the…
1981
1981 Children’s Palace Star Wars Ad in the Pittsburgh Press
This August 19, 1981, Children’s Palace toy ad in the Pittsburgh Press newspaper is another…
Kenner Toy Rebate and Refund Form from 1981
September 16, 1981. The Spokesman-Review newspaper on this day in history offered up an advertisement…
More Star Wars Action Figure Savings from 1981
Over the last few days I’ve shared two different cash rebate offers from 1981 in…
1981 Best Newspaper Ad for Kenner Star Wars Toys
When I said yesterday that Star Wars toys were better when I was a kid…
Star Wars Cash Rebates in 1981
Star Wars was better when I was a kid. You need proof? Well, when I…
1981 Fisher-Price Adventure People and Dungeons & Dragons in the Newspaper
Here’s a fantastic combination of ads to start your day. From The Spokane Daily Chronicle…
1981 Escape from New York Review
This 1981 newspaper review is ready to entertain you on this quiet July afternoon over…