Marvel Medallions in 1988
Today’s classic comic book ad comes from Marvel comics and the summer of 1988. I’m…
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“People behind the toys” in 1988
This New York Times News Service article — written by Anne Zusy and discovered in…
1988 Clearance on Transformers Ultra Magnus
Yesterday’s Battle Beasts newspaper ad included another treat for eighties fans: Ultra Magnus on clearance!…
Hasbro’s Battle Beasts on Clearance in 1988
Earlier this year I posted a newspaper ad that shared Hasbro’s Battle Beasts toys priced…
“Save More Than $50 on G.I. Joe Radio Controlled Assault Jeep”
This July 15, 1988, issue of the Reading Eagle newspaper shares up a fantastic pair…
Lunchboxes a “Statement of taste”
If you found Lunchbox, Inside and Out* (reading post here) an enjoyable read then I…
1988 Newspaper Ad for G.I. Joe and Ghostbusters Toys
Something I’ve noticed as I poke around the Google newspaper archives is that toy ads…
Lionel Playworld Commercial from 1988
After sharing a Lionel Playworld newspaper ad yesterday I went in search of more info…