Monthly Archives: December 2011
The One That Got Away: Thundercats Driller
A few weeks ago before the madcap pace of the Holidays enveloped me I found a toy at one of the local flea markets in my neck of the woods, it had been well loved in its time but still … Continue reading
1978 Burger Chef Star Wars Fun Meals
In 1978, Burger Chef was right with the nations zeitgeist, selling their burgers and fries with a side-order of Star Wars. They were among the first companies to do so and ran a commercials advertising the facts. We were not … Continue reading
Don Ho for Pond’s Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion
Because in 1978 a beautiful woman spoke with her hands… By 1980, women still were not discovering the secret, so Don returned again to tell them about Pond’s Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion
K-Tel’s Music Machine
While digging around in the local record store, I ran across this gem: K-Tel’s Music Machine. What caught my attention of course was Robby the Robot. For those of you who don’t know, Robby the Robot made his film debut … Continue reading
Micronauts Aliens by Tom Krohne
I remember getting the first wave of these for my birthday and then the second wave were waiting for me on a Friday afternoon as my parents picked me up from school, good times.
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