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Happy 32nd Birthday, Hey Dude!

At some point in the late 1980’s to early 1990’s, pop culture went wild for all that was Western. The Escape Club had a hit singing about the “Wild Wild West”. Boys Don’t Cry had CONTINUE READING…

Check Out Those Ads! – Legend of the Shield #1

Impact Comics was a DC Comics imprint in the early 1990’s. The first comic released in July 1991 was Legend of the Shield. I saw the comic while doing my regular Friday afternoon comic shopping. CONTINUE READING…

Retro Commercials: My Buddy

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials CONTINUE READING…

The WIZARD Files | Episode 22: Tom Palmer Jr

Tom Palmer, Jr joins us to reveal how he began writing Palmer’s Picks for Wizard in high school and taught readers about the world beyond the capes, eventually graduating to being Editor of ToyFare. Plus CONTINUE READING…

Thrift Store Horde EP2: July 2021 Hauls

Do you shop at thrift stores, antique malls, and hit an occasional yard sale? Do you collect vintage pop culture like comics, VHS tapes, and vinyl? Then we have the support group for you! Thrift CONTINUE READING…

Retro Pull List: July 2021

There is nothing better to do on a hot summer day than sit outside with an ice cold drink and a stack of comics. Thankfully, there are loads of brand new issues each and every CONTINUE READING…

Heel Wrestling Managers in the ’80s often carried Foreign Objects as accessories

Foreign Objects have been part of Pro Wrestling (Sports Entertainment) since its inception. Many times it was something tucked in the heel’s (bad guy) tights or a folding chair conveniently located ringside. But back in CONTINUE READING…

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Happy 32nd Birthday, Hey Dude!

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The WIZARD Files | Episode 22: Tom Palmer Jr

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Retro Pull List: July 2021

Heel Wrestling Managers in the ’80s often carried Foreign Objects as accessories

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