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Retroactivist
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- Author: Celeste
- Listed in: Pop Culture Arts & Entertainment
- Tags: toys cartoons retro collectibles 80s eighties
- Added on: May 31st, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
Blog about 80s and early 90s cartoons, toys, collectibles, and general nostalgia.
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Barbie and The Rockers Tray Puzzle
When the popular Jem doll came out in 1985, naturally Mattel had to make a competing Barbie doll. The result was Barbie and The Rockers. That’s Barbie, Dana, Diva, Dee Dee, and Derek. Ken was also in the band, but he didn’t join the band...
Star Wars ABC: F, G, & H
Don’t forget to check out parts 1 and 2 of this series! Today we have F, G, and H. Who knew The Force was some kind of weird spinning tub drain? Anyway, please note the following: Greedo: Scared of a little energy field, pointing his gun at...
Strawberry Shortcake’s Makeover — And Some Activities
Just as I was complaining about character revamps in my earlier post on the Smurfs movie, American Greetings decided to go and give Strawberry Shortcake a new look — AGAIN. In fact, I had her current image (the middle one) in mind while I was think...
Smurfs Hit The Big Screen
I’ve been posting all original content up till now, but here’s a bit of news I couldn’t resist sharing: Classic children’s cartoon characters The Smurfs are heading to the big screen for their 50th anniversary. Studios Columbi...
Jerry O’Connell’s 1987 Frosted Flakes Commercial
Anyone who’s seen Stand By Me knows what little Jerry O’Connell looked like: That movie came out in 1986, and just a year later he was lookin’ good in this Frosted Flakes commercial wherein cereal pusher Tony the Tiger gave the the...
