I’ve been particularly enthralled with the Brazilian version of GI Joe for a few years now, thanks to the interwebs. Falcon, as it’s known was for much of it’s tenure, pretty much a standard Military Adventure line like we had here and in other parts of the world. However, around 1980, all hell broke loose […]
These things were a big mystery to me as a kid, I’d see them in catalogs but I never knew anyone who had one. I had no idea how the soda got in there, mystery solved, you put a bottle in there. I wasn’t gifted…
Warning: Attempting to operate the Bolero Bubble Knit Turtle without proper mustache/sideburn combination will result in loss of machismo. Use at your own risk! More 70s Fashion:
Remember that awesome Dick Tracy Wrist TV from 1975 a few weeks ago? Here it is again in a somewhat less logical form from 1982. I guess you could imagine that Dick threw out his old wrist TV and the Cosby kids found in the junkyard? I dunno it’s a bit like dissecting gossamer really…. […]
Another blatant example of the white man swiping fashion trends from Octogenarians. Get your own ideas Gary and get off their damn lawn! More 70s Fashion:
Francis sent in a pair of awesome Star Wars appearance shots this week, I’ll start with this awesome Chewbacca and let him explain. I thought you might enjoy these pics from 1978. Back story: It was announced (I think in a newspaper ad) that Darth Vader and Chewbacca were both making an appearance at a […]
There is no better time capsule into 1970s pop culture than a rack toy catalog especially if it’s one by Fleetwood toys. ’79 is a great example as the company had some fantastic choices, from the TV cop antics of Vega$, Chips and Starsky and Hutch, to the less popular How the West was won. […]
While I can’t say I’m a giant KISS fan these days, I was also in third grade when the merchandise explosion hit and am not made of stone. KISS stuff always stops me in my tracks, not unlike my dog when it sees a squirrel. Neither of us need it, wouldn’t know what to do with […]
The only dojo where the mats have silk sheets, be sure to take off your shoes and bring a towel. You’ll thank me when you find out why. More 70s Fashion:
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