1981 Toys R Us catalog – Mego- Remco-

1981 Toys R Us catalog – Mego- Remco-

1981 Toys R Us catalog
1981 Toys R Us Catalog

Toys R Us is not what it used to be. This flyer from December 1981 is a time capsule of the chain in its heyday. It is also a great look at what we could have expected under the tree, Barbies, Glamour gals, Atari games, Remco Monsters and Mego Superheroes.

1981 Toys R Us catalog

1981 Toys R Us catalog

Mego Superheroes and Remco Monsters (new for 1981) will forever make my heart go “pitter-patter”.

 

1981 Toys R Us Catalog

 

 

1981 Toys R Us Catalog

The cosmic clipper is a well-loved model kit by AirFix.

1981 Toys R Us Catalog

 

1981 Toys R Us Catalog

 

1981 Toys R Us Catalog

Toys R Us spokesgiraffe Geoffrey was no stranger to merchandise.

 

Kenner Glamour Gals were a pretty big deal in 1981.

1981 Toys R Us Catalog

 

1981 Toys R Us Catalog

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1 Comment

  • Christy Richards on November 16, 2023

    I have found that there is a toy From 1981 that was in A 1981 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade commercial that doesn’t exist other than the catalog, they commercialize it several time but other than that and the catalog I can’t find it anywhere, even emailed the companies that bought the main company out can’t find anything about it.

    Ideal 1981 Gettin’ Pretty Beauty Boutique and Cosmetic kit.

    I have pictures of the catalog and watched the YouTube video on it but no one seems to remember it.

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