Crystar’s crystal heroes and molten villains made it one of the most unique and overlooked fantasy toylines of the 80s, now rediscovered by collectors.
When The Late Show with David Letterman premiered on August 30, 1993, it felt like a seismic shift in late night television. Viewers tuned in to see Bill Murray dance across the stage, Billy Joel play the first
Episode 48 of the Retro Resurgence has the Final Tournament Bracket where 16 more of Weird Al’s Greatest Parody Songs do battle in the “Uncle Nutsy’s Clubhouse Division”. Once again, we’re joined by friend of
We’re joined by returning guest, Lee Eberhart to go behind the scenes of the pre-MCU Marvel Studios, discuss the 10 Greatest Comics Stories Pitched But Never Published, explore the rocky behind the scenes history of
We’re talking to fan-favorite comic book artist, Scott Kolins about his early days attending the Joe Kubert School, early gigs at Valiant and Marvel, rising to fame on The Flash with Geoff Johns at DC
In this WIZARDS Special Presentation, we’ve UNLOCKED an episode of our Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast featuring artist and toy designer, Adam Riches. Enjoy this preview of the 90s action figure conversation experienced monthly by
What are TANGENT TALKS? No segments, no script, no rules. In this debut episode, Adam and Michael begin the conversation talking about why comics are great, but soon branches off into conversations about why ads
In the fall of 1985, Saturday morning cartoons took a spooky detour when The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo premiered on ABC. It was the seventh incarnation of the beloved franchise, but this time, the formula
In the mid-1980s, when board games were branching into three-dimensional designs and Halloween-themed fun was creeping into toy aisles, Ghost Castle emerged as a standout. Released by MB Games in 1985, Ghost Castle was more
In the golden age of television specials, when families gathered around glowing screens for animated holiday magic, one curious entry slipped through the cracks of collective memory: Halloween Is Grinch Night. Airing on CBS in
When I think back on my childhood, the sitcoms of the 1990s depict how I wished Halloweens could have been. Everyone was dressed in cool Halloween costumes and attended parties with elaborately decorated houses full
From spooky classics to family‑friendly favorites, these retro Halloween movies capture the charm, chills, and cozy nostalgia of Octobers past. Whether you want laughs, frights, or pure ’80s and ’90s vibes, there’s something here for every kind of fan.
Collecting isn’t just about finding old toys or tapes. It’s about touching the memories we left behind and reconnecting with the kid who once believed the world was endless.
A nostalgic look back at Rugrats, the Nicktoon that turned everyday childhood moments into unforgettable adventures and became a defining cartoon of the 1990s.
The Fugitive board game turned sixties TV suspense into a colorful cross‑country chase, letting families hunt the one‑armed man long after the episode ended.
Throughout the country there is a gathering that takes place most weekend mornings. The old men congregate at the local McDonald’s. The breakfasts may vary but there’s always plentiful cups of hot coffee. Occasionally a
I can hear the hobby and professional photographers gasping for breath. No worries. I know a camera isn’t technically a toy. LeClic cameras were so much more than a camera and because I used mine
One of my favorite scenes in A Christmas Story is when Ralphie finally receives his mail order “Little Orphan Annie” decoder pin. Later that night, he listens to his favorite radio show and transcribes the
TRN Round Table returns with various members of the network and our friends gathering to share opinions on a given topic. It’s May the 4th as we are posting today’s feature so it’s time to
I grew up in a small town/city in upstate New York with my mom and brother. In my 16th year my dad invited me to spend the summer with him in Maryland. What conversations took
The 1970s Saturdays in the morning were already magical. It was a day that the children had looked forward to because they had time to spend in their pajamas with a bowl of cereal in
If there was ever a television series that demanded a toy line for its merchandise, it was The Six Million Dollar Man. This classic series chronicling the adventures of a half-man, half-robot government agent named Steve
By the late seventies, Saturday morning television had settled into a familiar groove. Kids knew the routine. A bowl of cereal, a spot on the living room floor, and a lineup of shows that mixed
There have been plenty of toys that allowed children to put their natural creative energies to work. Legos, Erector sets, and countless other similar items let kids build elaborate kingdoms and complex machines to satisfy the need
UNO began in a Cincinnati barbershop in 1971, growing from homemade cards into a beloved family game known for color, chaos, and unforgettable Draw Four battles.
Thirty-Five years ago today, Rocky IV hit the silver screen. 27 November 1985 was a Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. In my hometown we didn’t normally get new movies on a Wednesday, new movies hit
Freddy’s Nightmares A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series Freddy’s Nightmares was a television spin-off of the highly successful A Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise, airing during the height of Freddy Krueger’s popularity in
Collecting isn’t just about finding old toys or tapes. It’s about touching the memories we left behind and reconnecting with the kid who once believed the world was endless.
Joanie Loves Chachi tried to turn a beloved Happy Days romance into its own spotlight, blending young love, music, and early‑’80s charm. Short‑lived but memorable, it remains one of TV’s most fascinating little detours.
It’s not every day that your parents call you about a celebrity death. But it’s also not every day a super hero dies. For children of the 1980’s, Hulk Hogan was a comic book hero
The Rockford Peaches made a quick jump to prime time in 1993, but their sitcom run was so short and shaky that most viewers never even knew it existed.
For seven plus years (1986–93), ABC entertained the American audience with the unique duo of distant cousins Larry Appleton (Mark Linn-Baker) and Balki Bartokomous (Bronson Pinchot) as protagonists of the sitcom Prefect Strangers. Viewers got
“It could have been more than just a novelty.”-David Novak, creator of Crystal Pepsi During the 90s, we were introduced to many new and exciting products. Back then, large corporations were more willing to take
Before screens took over downtime, Hacky Sack ruled the social circle. A simple, rhythmic, low‑pressure game that turned schoolyards and campuses into laid‑back hangouts and became one of the most defining chill‑culture fads of the 1990s.
