AT-AT Bad, Penny Racer Good
It is Kenner vs. Takara in this 1981 newspaper article where the Associated Press reports…
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Micronauts and Shogun Warriors
Mego’s Micronauts and Mattel’s Shogun Warriors are only two of the toylines featured in this…
1977 Newspaper Ad Featuring Mattel’s Pulsar and Ideal’s Electroman
The success of Star Wars in 1977, combined with the lack of official action figures…
1977 Mattel Space: 1999 Eagle
We looked at a 1976 newspaper ad for the Mattel Eagle I spaceship toy last…
“Spotlight on Metal Toys” in 1944
It feels as if today’s world is one of constant war, with near-daily conflict around…
Lone Ranger Adventure Sets on Sale in 1974
This full-page newspaper ad from 1974 offers us a look at Barbie, Big Jim, G.I….
G.I. Joe in the News in 1991
Actually, it’s the G.I. Joe trading cards from Impel (find at Amazon.com*) that I uncovered…
G.I. Joe on Sale at Nichols Drugs in 1983
Hey there, G.I. Joe fans. Wanna start your Saturday off with some eighties fun? Then…