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Behind the M.A.S.K. : A Complete Guide to the 1985 M.A.S.K. Cartoon Characters

Toy truck Bulldog with Boris Bushkin

Oh, M.A.S.K. (or just MASK if you’re lazy). The middle child between transformers and G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., or Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, combined transforming vehicles with seriously cool military technology. In its first debut, M.A.S.K. 1985 was a fairly popular series in that it created many pieces of media, from comics to three video games. … Read more

Giant Guide to the Pound Puppies Toys from the ’80s

Pound puppies stuffed toy inside toy packaging

Pound Puppy, I’m so glad to find you! Put that lonely puppy pound behind you! Floppy ears. Droopy eyes. Spotted fur. An itty bitty heart (or even bone!) shaped emblem with a little pup peering out. Pound Puppies, the lovable puppies that need a home, swept through the nation’s hearts and homes in the 80s … Read more

Flight Delayed? Play Your Favorite 1980s Nintendo Games at an Airport Gaming Lounge

Mario Kart game screen

You listened to your parents’ advice and left for the airport three hours before your flight. The only problem is there was not a single delay and you have arrived way before your plane even boards. Usually, you’re only left with a few choices. Buying a book from the airport shop, checking your emails (including … Read more

Strawberry Shortcake Dolls Are Making a Comeback but Nothing Beats These Originals

Strawberry Shortcake doll with bear

Strawberry Shortcake Doll Comeback You may have heard of a recent release of a Strawberry Shortcake movie or the revamped dolls that are stocking toy shelves. However, not many people know that these dolls have been around for decades. Invented in 1979, this doll was originally just a cute character for American Greetings greeting cards, … Read more

Ghostbusters Characters and Cast from the Original, 1989 and 2016 Movies

Stay Puft Marshmellow man

Who’re you gonna call? Ghostbusters! With its first film released in 1984, Ghostbusters is a franchise considered as a cultural phenomenon and with a strong existing fan base today. Regardless if you’re a ‘90s kid or have a thing for goofy movies released in the mid-’80s, fans of this franchise are always rooting for its … Read more