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Supernaturals: The Hologram Heroes and Villains of Our Childhood

In the fall of 1987, toy shelves were glowing…literally. Amid the neon slime, transforming robots, and sword-wielding warriors of the decade, Tonka introduced a line that felt like it crawled out of a haunted comic

Time Capsule: 1982 Return of the Jedi Toys Catalog

The Retro Network

In celebration of Star Wars Day, we’re please to present this Time Capsule for your enjoyment featuring a full scan of the Return of the Jedi toys catalog from 1982.

The Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure: How a TV Icon Became a Toy‑Aisle Legend

Mickey Yarber

If there was ever a television series that demanded a toy line for its merchandise, it was The Six Million Dollar Man. This classic series chronicling the adventures of a half-man, half-robot government agent named Steve

A Tale of Two Hordaks (and a Bonus Skeletor)

Brian Cave

Masters of the Universe is doing some great things for me lately and I don’t mean the Masterverse figures. I’ve already mentioned in a previous review how much I love the TMNT/MOTU crossover line and

Super7 is Adding Silverhawks To It’s Reaction Figures Line

Walter King

Super7’s ’80s-inspired line of ReAction Figures expands with the SilverHawks team. SilverHawks Wave 1 includes Bluegrass with Hot Licks, Mon*Star (Pre-Transformation), Quicksilver with Tally Hawk, and Steelheart with Rayzor. Standing at 3.75 inches tall, these

Cobra Commander – Super7 vs. Classified

Brian Cave

I love collecting Ultimates-style figures of my favorite cartoon bad guys. I share pictures of them all over my Instagram and I’ve even posted an article here about which figures I want to be released

Toy Collector’s Wishlist: Ultimate Figures I Yearn For

Brian Cave

In the last few years, my collecting has shifted from Transformers (specifically Megatron) to collecting up-scaled villain figures from all my favorite cartoons of the 80s and 90s. Along with the Masterpiece Megatrons I previously

Battle Beasts: Small Figures and Big Battles

Mickey Yarber

“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

The Big Fun That Came From the Little GUTS Action Figures

Mickey Yarber

Toy soldiers have allowed kids all over the world to be the generals of their own armies for many decades. These enduringly popular toys have seen many variations from the basic green plastic soldiers that

Wide World of Toys 2: This Is Halloween!

Ken Spaulding

The second episode of Wide World of Toys is here! The Halloween Episode! The show kicks off with a special tribute to recently passed co-founder of The Retro Network Jason Gross. Then it goes into

M.U.S.C.L.E: The Pink Wrestler Army That Took Over the 80s

Mickey Yarber

You thought the WWF had some bizarre characters? Please. Anybody who wanted to see some real oddball wrestling action in the mid-80s took a visit down to the M.U.S.C.L.E. arena. Those brawny battlers on television may have

10 Best Vintage Masters of the Universe Action Figures

Adam Pope

Vintage Masters of the Universe figures weren’t just toys. They were bold, colorful heroes that turned bedroom floors into battlefields and gave an entire generation its first taste of epic, imagination‑powered adventure.

A Brief History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Brian Cave

I cannot think of a better example of the quintessential Saturday morning cartoon than He-man and the Masters of the Universe. It had everything a kid could ask for as part of their weekend plans:

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Action Figures

Supernaturals: The Hologram Heroes and Villains of Our Childhood

Time Capsule: 1982 Return of the Jedi Toys Catalog

The Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure: How a TV Icon Became a Toy‑Aisle Legend

A Tale of Two Hordaks (and a Bonus Skeletor)

Super7 is Adding Silverhawks To It’s Reaction Figures Line

Cobra Commander – Super7 vs. Classified

Toy Collector’s Wishlist: Ultimate Figures I Yearn For

Battle Beasts: Small Figures and Big Battles

The Big Fun That Came From the Little GUTS Action Figures

Wide World of Toys 2: This Is Halloween!

M.U.S.C.L.E: The Pink Wrestler Army That Took Over the 80s

10 Best Vintage Masters of the Universe Action Figures

A Brief History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Looking Back at the Dick Tracy Toy Line

WWE Memorable Moments – Series 1 (Figure 4 of 4)

TRN Toy Box: Holiday Optimus Prime