“Zap! Bonk! Wham! Boy creates new toy” in 1985
I shared a version of this article last year. Telling the tale of how Fearless…
1985
Transformers from $2.23 to $28.41 in 1985
This 1985 newspaper advertisement is for every Transformers fan in the audience who just cannot…
1985 and Schaper’s Stomper
I’ve posted a handful of newspaper ads for the Stomper toys before (“stomper” tag at…
Kenner’s Super Powers and Hasbro’s Jumpstarters
From that newspaper ad where we found the Jedi Tower and the Diakron Multi-Force 14…
Diakron Multi-Force 14 Robot Newspaper Advertisement from 1985
Yesterday’s Star Wars Jedi Tower ad was packed with far more than just Star Wars…
Star Wars Gym-Dandy Jedi Tower and Kenner Action Figures on Sale in 1985
Hiding in this 1985 newspaper ad for Kiddytown is the Jedi Tower, a Star Wars-themed…
1985 G.I. Joe Whale Newspaper Ad
At $24.97, the price listed for the G.I. Joe Whale in this 1985 ToysRUs ad…
1985 Star Trek RPG Ad in Starlog #100
I’ve shared ads for FASA’s Star Trek roleplaying game of the eighties before, but none…