From the time that ESPN went on the air in 1979 and throughout it’s first decade of existence, they were broadcasting just about any kind of sporting event they could find. Motor sports was a CONTINUE READING…
The Thrift Store Horde series has really opened my eyes to novelty VHS tapes. What’s a novelty tape? My definition would simply be anything out of the ordinary. We’re all used to seeing VHS copies CONTINUE READING…
It was 1993 and I had just entered the 4th grade. My parents were at work and I was home from school likely for Columbus Day in early October. I remember it was a crisp CONTINUE READING…
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…
In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Jason opens three packs of Miller Genuine trading cards from 1995. This 100-card set featured portraits and advertisements showcasing the 140-year history of the Miller Brewing Company. Produced CONTINUE READING…
A few weeks ago, I mentioned a series of books from my childhood on the Retro Network VIP Slack channel and asked if anyone had heard of the series. Somewhat surprisingly, nobody had heard of CONTINUE READING…
The first season of Greatest Lists features the Top 50 ’80s Movie Soundtrack Songs and in this episode, Eric chooses “Back In Time” by Huey Lewis and The News from Back to the Future as CONTINUE READING…
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 CONTINUE READING…
Sometimes, what you see on TV doesn’t match up with real life. When I think back to what television taught me about summer breaks in the 90’s, it consisted of adventures at camp or family CONTINUE READING…
In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of Deathwatch 2000 trading cards from 1993. This 100 card set from Classic featured rare Hybrid Cels, Prism, and Sports Superhero insert cards. Will CONTINUE READING…
During the 1977 world series, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in game six, accomplishing something that had only been done previously by Babe Ruth. The feat earned him the title of “Mr. October” – CONTINUE READING…
Continuing the VIP Exclusive Wax Pack Flashback series of random trading cards, Jason looks at Guinness Book of World Records trading cards from 1992. These cards were produced by Pro Set and featured 10 cards CONTINUE READING…
Woe to the unlucky Sorry! player, and the torrent of conflicting advice he hears from the little animated angel and devil that perch on either shoulder. Angel: “Show some sportsmanship! Prove you know the fine CONTINUE READING…
Ever since enterprising toymakers hit on the gimmick of combining electricity and sports, many a fan has whiled his rainy-day hours away over miniaturized electric versions of his favorite outdoor games. Few U.S. sports are CONTINUE READING…
TRN Time Machine travels back 30 years and put together an audio 1992 Time Capsule. Mickey recently posted a time capsule on Retro Ramblings which you can use to follow along while listening to this episode. We talk CONTINUE READING…
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