'80s
Toy of the Week: California Ken
Over the summer, I wrote an article about the first Ken(s) I received, Roller Skating Ken. I also wrote about how those first Ken dolls CONTINUE READING…
Toys
'80s
Toy of the Week: Mr. Sketch Scented Markers
If the 1980s had to be summed up with one specific sense, it would be scent. From Strawberry Shortcake dolls to Scratch and Sniff stickers and anything from Yankee Candle or Bath and Body Works, CONTINUE READING…
'90s
WWE Memorable Moments – Series 1 (continued)
WWE: Memorable Moments Series 1(Figure Reveal 2 of 4) Hello again everyone. I’m back with another #FigReveal. What this series does for me (and hopefully for you) is getting to remember some of the best CONTINUE READING…
'90s
WWE- Memorable Moments Series 1
Hello Everyone. This is my first foray into the world of Retro Blogging. First, a little about me. I work for an IT consulting company near Charleston, South Carolina and many years ago I was CONTINUE READING…
'70s
Lawn Darts: The Most Dangerous Toy of All Time
Starting in the 1970s, people began to cast a suspicious eye on the safety standards used in making toys. Parents and lawmakers began voicing their concerns and this led to new legal standards for what CONTINUE READING…
'90s
Rediscover the ’90s: Tamagotchi
Few phrases strike more fear in the hearts of parents than, “Can I have a puppy/kitty/bunny/parakeet/lizard?” (for the record, those are separate pet options, not one horrible, genetically-engineered super pet). And with good reason. Mom CONTINUE READING…
'90s
Toy of the Week: New Kids on the Block Hanging Loose Jordan Knight Doll
Why did I choose this toy? I chose this doll in honor of Jordan Knight’s birthday earlier this week. Also, New Kids on the Block just started their latest “Mixtape Tour” with special guests En CONTINUE READING…
Features
Transformers Collaborative Wish List
With Hasbro finally giving us a full-fledged GI Joe/Transformers crossover with their Megatron/HISS Tank and Baroness set, it feels like a great time to be a fan of both toylines. We’ve got some toys that CONTINUE READING…
Features
Toy of the Week: Han Solo (Star Wars Collector Series)
Next week, pop culture will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Wars. The franchise marked a major turning point in pop culture on multiple fronts from cinema to toy marketing. My mom used to CONTINUE READING…
'80s
Toy of the Week: Rainbow Brite
As I’ve mentioned in a few of my previous articles, many popular toy franchises of the 1980’s originated as greeting card characters. Rainbow Brite is no exception. However, instead of being a member of the CONTINUE READING…
