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Robo Force: Worth the Reboot?

I’m always amazed when a toyline gets a cartoon but it doesn’t warrant a whole series. It’s not uncommon to see a toyline get a three- or five-episode mini-series—Ring Raiders had five episodes (which frankly

From Endor to Saturday Morning: The Animated World of the Ewoks

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Those cute, bear-like denizens of Endor, first introduced in Return of the Jedi, received their own show two years later (not to mention some new action figures…). The Ewoks had proven their continued popularity in the

Iron Mike Tyson: The Punch-Out King Returns

Pitfall Gary

If you bring up “Iron Mike” to anyone who grew up in the 1980s they immediately know who you’re talking about. “Iron Mike” Tyson hit the boxing scene in 1985 and dominated the ring from

Favorite ’80s Costumes at HalloweenCostumes.com

OldSchool80s

Back in the ’80s, in order to go Trick or Treating as a pop culture character, you usually had to wear an uncomfortable Ben Cooper costume with the vinyl jumpsuit and plastic mask with tiny

Friday the 13th: The Series

Pitfall Gary

When I was in high school I worked at Pizza Hut, back when it was still good. On Friday nights I’d get home around 11 pm with my Meat Lovers Personal Pan pizza, grab a

10 Retro Halloween Movies For Everyone

Adam Pope

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.

When Teen Wolf Came to Saturday Mornings

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“I’m feelin’ hairy, and my teeth are mean,I got a weird complexion and I, I wanna scream!” A year after the big-screen version, Teen Wolf made its way to television as a cartoon. As in the film,

Fascinating Facts About Mr. T

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One of our favorite pop culture icons of the ’80s is Mr. T. The man has done a lot in his life, and we celebrate that by bringing you 12 things you may not know about him.

The Theory That Changes Everything About Television As You Know It

Mickey Yarber

Almost all of television takes place inside the mind of an autistic child. Or so this crazy St. Elsewhere theory would have you believe.

Staying Up All Night with Rhonda Shear

Michael

Rhonda Shear was an iconic staple of late-night television in the ’90s. She was beautiful, funny, and oozed sex appeal. We pay tribute to her greatness and define why she was so magical.

Top ’80s Songs with Royalty in the Title

OldSchool80s

With the Royal Family in the news quite a bit lately, I thought I would share my list about ’80s Songs with Royalty in the Title. We are talking about a decade which featured prominent

Remembering 3-2-1 Contact

Kevin Decent

Forty years later and still arguably the best theme song in the history of PBS. From a strange era in between glam rock and disco. In between men wearing short shorts and women wearing short

VHS Collecting: A Visual Guide To Retro Home Media

Adam Pope

Recently on The Retro Network I participated in an awesome TRN Talk: VHS Collecting podcast discussing the art of VHS collecting with Jason (@RD80s) and the always enthusiastic Chad Young from the Horror Movie BBQ

Battle Beasts: Small Figures and Big Battles

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“Fire burns Wood! Wood floats on Water! Water puts out Fire!” Battle Beasts finally gave us the answer to a question that has plagued mankind since the dawn of time: If animals were bred into

Taco Bell is Bringing Back Old Favorites For a New Nostalgia Menu

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Taco Bell has announced it is testing a “Nostalgic Menu” at select Southern California locations for a limited time, while also noting that it is looking to bring these items nationwide later this year for a

Captain N and More Games That Need Cartoons

Brian Cave

I’m going to be completely honest with you – I wasn’t the biggest fan of Captain N: The Game Master. Castlevania is one of my favorite NES games, and it did my boy dirty. As

The Iconic Voices of Cree Summer

Brian Cave

To me, Cree Summer is voice acting royalty. Originally appearing as Penny in Inspector Gadget, she has lent her voice talents to hundreds of cartoons and video games. While I grew up hearing her voice