Play-Doh in 1991: “Moldy oldie turns 35”
After yesterday’s Star Wars Play-Doh review (review here) I took a little time to search…
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“Lucas Gears Up for More Star Wars” in 1994
Star Wars* fans almost had a completely different 1997 than we remember today. You see,…
Star Wars Chewbacca Bandolier Strap in 1984
This December 17, 1984, ToysRUs newspaper ad brings us another look at Kenner’s Chewbacca Bandolier…
1992 Berenstein Bears Newspaper Advertisement
I only learned of the Berenstein vs Berenstain conspiracy theory a few days ago, and…
Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Set Newspaper Ad from 1980
This November 30, 1980, newspaper ad caught my eye as soon as I realized that…
Kenner’s Star Wars and Milton Bradley’s Star Bird Toys: Look at the artwork, people!!!
I’m probably way too entertained by the artwork in these old newspaper advertisements. Did the…
Lanard’s “The Corps” Lawsuit in 2005
Lanard’s The Corps action figures and vehicles (find at Amazon.com*) continue to get a decent…
“Robot takeover gives parents a headache”
This 1986 newspaper article, found in the Glasgow Herald, makes me ask: Why didn’t Hasbro…