Kenner’s Darth Vader Collector’s Case 1980 Newspaper Advertisement
November 20, 1980. It has been two weeks since I last posted an old ad…
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Hasbro G.I. Joe Figures and Vehicles on Sale in 1983
October 31, 1983. This newspaper ad for Hasbro’s G.I. Joe toys of the eighties should…
“Where are the Princess Leia dolls?”
Over three decades before the “Where’s Rey?” movement, this 1983 letter by Susan Mills to…
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…
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…
Star Wars Creature Cantina Playset in the 1980 Kenner Toy Fair Catalog
After seeing both the Creature Cantina playset in a newspaper ad and the Real West…
“40% to 50% off Entire line of Star Wars toys”
December 19, 1979. I’m now left asking: Why was JCPenny offering such a deep discount…