Do you remember the 90s Marvel cards that were sold alongside sports cards during the trading card boom? In 1990, the “Marvel Universe Series I” set was sold seemingly everywhere and grabbed the attention of both hardcore and casual Marvel fans. Evidently, it also appealed to trading card collectors unfamiliar with the comic book company’s … Read more
Reasons for playing retro board games in the 80s and 90s Even though video games dominated a lot of my childhood, I have lots of memories of playing some awesome retro board games too. Growing up in the 80s and 90s there were a lot of days that for whatever reason, it was best to … Read more
10 Vintage 80s and 90s Toys Worth a Fortune Now Nostalgia is a powerful force, especially when it comes to the toys of our childhood. For those of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s, certain toys that bring back warm memories have also become incredibly valuable over the years. Whether you’re a … Read more
A Trip Down Memory Lane When I decided to start a blog about 80s and 90s nostalgia, I knew that one of my first posts had to be about the Nightmare VHS board game! I hope that you had the opportunity to play this wicked awesome game from the early 90s. It was mind-blowing at … Read more
Tales from the Toy Bag Ep. 1 – Sectaurs Sectaurs 80s toys have been on my mind for decades. But until recently, I couldn’t remember that they were called “Sectaurs.” When thinking back on the toys that I played with as a child, I always think about these 2 figurines that my brother and I … Read more
Today we’re looking back (way back), to the best retro 80s arcade games. Say goodbye to your free time (and your allowance), ’cause these games are mighty addictive. I was born in 1980, so I didn’t find my way into Wizard’s Castle (the arcade in the corner of our little mall), until the late 80s. … Read more
The Evolution of Video Games: From 80s Arcades to Modern eSports In the neon-lit corners of 1980s arcades, where the clatter of coins and the electronic symphony of bleeps and bloops reigned supreme, a revolution began. It was here, amid the glow of pixelated screens, that the foundation for today’s gaming culture was created. Thanks … Read more
Once upon a time in the early 80s, a brawny, sword-swinging hero named He-Man graced our TV screens. Becoming the muscle-bound centrepiece of childhood nostalgia. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to Eternia, as we explore the enduring legacy (and peculiar quirks), of “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.” He-Man’s emergence as a … Read more