G.I. Joe Whale and Mauler Newspaper Ad from 1985
That Hendersonville, NC newspaper ad we saw earlier this week (posted here) is loaded with…
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ToysRUs and Toy Safety in 1976
This public safety announcement from ToysRUs in 1976 is one hell of a great ad….
1984 Cobra H.I.S.S. and ToysRUs
G.I. Joe toys may be tough to find in stores today (search Amazon.com*), but back…
1985 Transformers Power Cycle and Electric Train Set Ad
If you’ve followed my advice then you’ve already got a copy of the Transformers Vault*…
1985 Friendly or Enemy Super GoBots Newspaper Advertisement
October 9, 1985. The Hendersonville, NC Times News newspaper hides an incredible “Toy Layaway Sale”…
“Create your own strike force!” with G.I. Joe in 1982
This 1982 G.I. Joe ad isn’t the only bit of toy fun out of the…
Star Wars “Toys Galore!” in 1981
Kenner’s 1978 Millennium Falcon playset/vehicle was probably one of the company’s best decisions of the…
Kenner’s Megabug Gladiators in 1979
Here’s a Target clearance ad from 1979 that offers up an unusual treat. Kenner’s Megabug…