Sherlock Hemlock Magic Slate
The Magic Slate erasable writing toy was invented in 1923 by R.A. Watkins. The Magic Slate consists of a piece of cardboard with a black...
M.A.S.K. – Jackhammer
Today, let’s look at a M.A.S.K. vehicle that is almost unanimously considered one of the coolest in the entire line, Jackhammer. Released in 1985, the...
The Goonies Glasses
The 1970s and 80s were prime years for collectible glasses. Between the infamous Star Wars Burger King sets, The Great Muppet Caper glasses from McDonald’s,...
Mister T Read-Along Record Books (Pt. 1)
I don’t think it’s a hot take to say that the 1980s were a strange time in American pop culture. During this Greed is Good...
GoBot – Destroyer
Here we have Destroyer, a Renegade GoBot, one of the minions of the evil Cy-Kill. Unfortunately, since 1984 when he was released, I seemed to...
Doctor Who – Genesis of the Daleks Record
Originally airing between March 8 and April 12, 1975, Genesis of the Daleks is one of the most beloved Doctor Who storylines. Essentially a “go...
Garbage Pail Kids – Series 2
Series 2 of Garbage Pail Kids hit stores in October 1985, just a few months after Series 1 in June. It consisted of 131 stickers...
M.A.S.K. – Iguana
Iguana was released in 1986 as part of the third wave of MASK vehicles. This 4-wheel ATV could change into a “Mobile shredder”, whatever that...
M.O.T.U. – Leech
Today I have one of the weirder Masters of the Universe figures, Leech, released as part of the third wave of MOTU toys in 1985....
Eric B. & Rakim – Don’t Sweat the Technique Record
On June 23, 1992, Eric B. & Rakim released their fourth and final studio album, Don’t Sweat the Technique. Eric B. (Eric Barrier) and Rakim...