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Go See Tears for Fears for an Instant ’80s Fix

June 17, 2017Brad Moon

If you have an ’80s itch that needs scratching, Tears For Fears—one of the great bands from the era—is touring and still has plenty of U.S. and Canadian dates.

Relive Your ’80s Childhood With ‘Brat Pack America’

October 27, 2016Jenny Bristol

Revisit the locations of some of our favorite teen movies from the ’80s in this, what could be the definitive work on the subject.

My Totally ’80s Halloween Watch List

October 14, 2016December 16, 2017Z

Gather your cannibal kinfolk, your malicious robots, your xenomorph regents, and a few cursed artifacts; it’s time to explore my totally ’80s Halloween watch list.

5 Fan-Made ‘Stranger Things’ Tributes I Would Buy in a Heartbeat

August 4, 2016Preston Burt1

Demand for Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ is so great, fans have made their own tributes. Here’s five great items that absolutely need to exist in real life.

Gameroom Junkies #63 – ‘The Last Starfighter’ Star, Lance Guest

July 22, 2016Preston Burt

Veteran actor and ’80s movie icon Lance Guest sat down at the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo to discuss his role as Alex Rogan in ‘The Last Starfighter.’

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Ghostbusters’ (2016)

July 13, 2016Preston Burt2

We saw the new ‘Ghostbusters’ movie and left with our childhood still intact. Here are a few things you should know before you see it.

The Return of Ecto Cooler Appears Imminent

February 18, 2016Preston Burt

Either this is a very elaborate hoax or we are looking at what seems to be the prototype packaging of an upcoming re-release of Slimer’s favorite sugary drink–Ecto Cooler!

Madballs Triumphantly Return as 'MondoBalls!'

January 26, 2016Preston Burt

Madballs toys. They’re gross, they’re disgusting, and they’re back…as Mondoballs! Check out the newly redesigned version of the classic ’80s toys.

Power of Grayskull documentary kickstarter

Kickstarter Alert: 'Power of Grayskull' MOTU Documentary

January 20, 2016December 13, 2017Preston Burt

More than thirty years after the protector of Eternia debuted on the small screen, a documentary feature titled ‘Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe’ seeks to share the creation and overwhelming cultural appeal with a little help from fans.

Visit the Ghosts of Christmases Past With Retro ’80s Commercials

December 25, 2015Preston Burt

Sure, Christmas shouldn’t be about consumerism, but heck, I grew up in the ’80s, when our entire Saturday mornings were nothing but continuous sets of commercials!

‘The Garbage Pail Kids Movie’ Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Is Awfully Good

December 9, 2015Preston Burt2

‘The Garbage Pail Kids Movie’ is as bad as you remember, and that’s a good thing. The Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release from Scream Factory adds high definition and a little bit of insight behind one of the best worst movies ever made.

’80s Cult Classics ‘Manimal’ & ‘Automan’ Finally Arrive on DVD

November 10, 2015Preston Burt1

With ‘Manimal’ and ‘Automan,’ the effects make you appreciate how far we’ve come, the pacing makes you long for more substance and better plot and character development in our current television lineup, and the stories just make you feel like a kid all over again.

The Loyal Subjects ‘Transformers’ Review and Giveaway

October 15, 2015Anthony Karcz1

Loyal Subjects has been in the vinyl toys game for a while. But their ‘Transformers’ toys are next level nostalgia-bait. Jumpstart your new obsession by winning our giveaway!

Kickstarter Alert: Boneyard & Jetstrike by Play With This Too

October 7, 2015December 13, 2017Anthony Karcz6

Play With This Too is back with a retooled and refocused campaign for their ’80s-inspired Boneyard and Jetstrike.

Darkwing Duck, Rescue Rangers, Duck Tales, Talespin, Gargoyles.

Ranking 11 Disney Television Theme Songs From the '80s &'90s

July 15, 2015Preston Burt8

Disney’s renaissance wasn’t just on film. Some of their best work was made for TV, including some of the best theme songs ever! Let’s rank the best ones.

Oh, Crumb (In a Good Way!) — ‘Danger Mouse’ Is on Netflix

June 29, 2015Natania Barron

One of the best 80s shows is back on Netflix… and a remake is underway.

'80s cartoons - TigerSharks, Dinosaucers, Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, and Disney's Wuzzles

Ten ’80s Cartoons that Deserved More Than One Season

June 17, 2015Preston Burt9

Even Disney and creative geniuses Chris Columbus and J. Michael Straczynski couldn’t save these ’80s cartoons from single-season fates. Too bad; they deserved better.

Clogged Duane Garbage Pail Kid Then and Now

Garbage Pail Kids: ‘Where Are They Now?’ Photo Project

May 21, 2015Preston Burt

The 30th anniversary of ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ causes one photographer to envision a “Where Are They Now” series of the disgustingly awesome trading cards.

Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons as a Dad

January 15, 2015Stephen R Clark9

My son calls for me from his crib at 6 am. It’s Saturday, so he slept in. His mom stays comfortable and warm in bed while the two of us quietly make our way down the stairs. He gets a juice, I get a coffee, and we sit on the sofa together to watch a morning of cartoons.