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.
Choose Your Own Adventure turned reading into exploration, letting kids shape wild stories filled with time travel, deep sea quests, haunted mansions, and unforgettable choices.
The original 1977 Star Wars is heading back to theaters in IMAX 70 mm, giving fans a rare chance to experience the unaltered classic exactly as it first appeared.
Water beds once ruled eighties and nineties bedrooms, turning ordinary sleep into a futuristic, sloshing adventure that felt as bold as the era itself.
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
The Wizard X-Men Special from 2002 has us talking New X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Ultimate X-Men, X-Men Unlimited and more as we discuss this X-perimental period in the history of the Marvel Comics mutant saga with
“It’s another Attack!They’re not human, they’re…Inhumanoids, Inhumanoids,The evil that lies within…” Foolish humans. When will they learn that digging and exploring where mother nature never intended will only unleash gigantic monsters bent on destroying the
It’s the Halloween season, one of my favorite times of the year! What better way to celebrate than with an 80’s music video countdown. While there are some music videos out there that are totally
Count Duckula was a centuries-old vampire who also happened to be a duck. While trying to revive him, the Count’s assistant Igor accidentally injected him with ketchup instead of blood. This mishap resulted in the
After the success of the 1984 film Ghostbusters, a cartoon adaptation was inevitable. With most of the characters from the movie appearing in this series (though in slightly altered form…Ray was a bit chunkier and Egon
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
Gen X carries a quiet set of superpowers shaped by cartoons, cassette tapes, dial‑up patience, and a childhood that taught resilience long before anyone named it.
Droids: The Adventures of R2‑D2 and C‑3PO gave kids a rare Saturday morning ticket back into the Star Wars galaxy, turning two familiar droids into unlikely animated heroes.
When American TV networks of the early ‘80s kept the viewers chilled and thrilled with action, sci-fi, and adventure shows (The Fall Guy, Knight Rider, V, etc), TV in Australia rekindled the nostalgic craving for
SeaWorld felt like stepping into another world, a place where dolphins danced, orcas soared, and childhood summers smelled like saltwater and sunscreen as the ocean came alive right in front of you.
In this “classic naval combat game,” the open seas were cluttered with ships of war, five on each side. But unlike real war, these nautical enemies decided to play fair, standing perfectly still and taking
For a brief moment in the seventies, the 8 track felt like freedom itself, a plastic passport that let music spill into every mile of the open road before cassettes quietly pushed it aside.
Born from a lab accident and raised in a plastic egg, Silly Putty became the stretchy, bouncy little miracle that soothed fidgety hands, lifted comic strips and earned a permanent place in America’s toy‑box history.
When video games like Pong began lighting up bars, basements, and rec rooms in the 1970s, the toy industry felt the tremors. Electronics were no longer the domain of hobbyists and engineers; they were becoming
If you grew up in the early eighties, you probably remember the strange and wonderful moment when The Dukes of Hazzard jumped from Friday night live‑action into full‑blown Saturday morning animation. It was called The
I recently received an amazing package in the mail from a friend who had inherited his older brother’s childhood collectibles. Mixed among the comic books and Marvel Universe trading cards were a cardboard time capsule of the ’80s that I was not expecting, Garbage Pail Kids!
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
Body Slam bottled the wild spirit of mid‑80s wrestling, blending rock music, big personalities, and Roddy Piper’s charisma into a chaotic comedy that now stands as a cult‑favorite snapshot of the Rock ’n’ Wrestling era.
Red quarters were standard coins marked with dye for tracking and sorting purposes, a simple banking and vending practice that created confusion and curiosity among anyone who found them in circulation.
On October 1, 1993, at exactly 7:30 p.m. ET, a new kind of sports network flickered to life. With a smirk and a wink, co-host Keith Olbermann opened the inaugural broadcast of SportsNight by welcoming viewers to
Do you remember the George Foreman Grill? I had one of these babies in my college dorm room, and even though it was against the rules, this little baby grilled me up a piece of
Professional wrestling was a large part of my childhood, as was the story for many kids growing up in the late 80s and early 90s. Just as important to me back then was making sure
Hardee’s fried chicken arrived in the 90s with bold ambition, borrowing a beloved recipe and chasing new customers before fading away. It remains one of fast food’s most memorable lost experiments.
Or, Hills is where the toys were. Recently on the Retro Network podcast, Jason and Mickey talked about stores from their childhoods. Take a listen to Episode 10 if you haven’t already. I was
The earliest ancestor of the modern music video was the soundie, a black-and-white 16mm film recording of a musician performing before a live audience. The first soundies appeared in 1940, and all the big singing
In the late 1980s, Nintendo was riding a wave of cultural dominance. The NES had revived the home video game market, Mario was a household name, and kids everywhere were dreaming about the future of
Darkwing Duck swooped into the nineties with purple smoke, big laughs, and a hero who cared as much as he stumbled, turning every weekday afternoon into a bright, comic book adventure.
In March 1971, General Mills launched a new line of monster-themed cereals to capitalize on the success of Lucky Charms. The first two entries were Count Chocula, a chocolate-flavored vampire, and Franken Berry, a strawberry-flavored
The Empire Strikes Back premiered May 21, 1980. I was ten years old and could not wait to see it and though I remember having to wait a couple of weeks to see it in
A Channel is born In 1992 A&E Networks produced a historical series called The Real West, hosted by country music icon Kenny Rogers. The Real West aired from 1992 to 1995 and was A&E’s highest
Raise your hand if you remember S&H Green Stamps. For those of you without telepathy, my hand is high in the air. That’s because I certainly remember Green Stamps. Now, for those of you
Clueless is one of my favorite “comfort food” movies. When I have a tough day at work or I just get tired of watching the news, I either put in my DVD or pull it
There are certain actors that just have that special ability to play the “jerk” role in movies. In the ’80s, nobody did it better than William Atherton. You might not know him by name, but you should
