As someone who was cast out of his one and only D&D game for being too “Disruptive” (my local DM was kind of a tyrant) , I missed out on the whole TSR scene in the day. It was very similar to being the only kid who hadn’t seen “Star Wars”.
I mainly stuck to playing “Gauntlet” for my fantasy fix.
AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others. 
@brickmantooth
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Really!?! Wow, I'll have to name my next character Brick Mantooth in your honour.
What class would Brick be? I'm thinking bard…..