We just called it Nintendo at the time, because there was only one. Those Alf pajamas kill me!
(Photo via Reddit)
Archive for the '’80s Movies/TV' Category
Christmas Morning, Circa 1986: Nintendo Entertainment System
Published December 9, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Christmas , Christmas Morning , Home Consoles , Nintendo , Video Games 3 CommentsChristmas Morning, 1986: Coleco’s Wisecracking Alf Doll
Published December 8, 2015 '80s Decor/Design/Fashion , '80s Movies/TV , Christmas , Christmas Morning , Lazer Tag/Photon Leave a Comment
The kid is Matt on Fire, and he is also wearing Lazer Tag pajamas, a version of which can be seen below via Kitschy Kitschy Coo.
Knight Rider Rub n’ Play Transfer Set (Colorforms, 1982)
Published November 3, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Colorforms , Knight Rider , Rub n' Play 2 Comments
Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall, 1984
Published September 17, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Record Stores , Records (LPs) and Cassettes Leave a Comment
Lovely. This was taken during the filming of The Breakfast Club, a movie that means more to me than most. Ringwald and Hall dated briefly after filming wrapped.
The photographer is Steve Kagan via Getty Images.
TV Guide Ads for TV Movies: World War III (1982)
Published August 13, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Cold War Flashbacks , TV Guide Leave a Comment
I only vaguely recall this two-part miniseries that focuses on the lead-up to a nuclear war through the eyes of opposing diplomats and military leaders. Not nearly as effective or frightening as The Day After, but it did premier a year earlier and was generally well received. Rock Hudson really hams it up as the POTUS, and Cathy Lee Crosby’s character is, apparently, “craving one last moment of love.” Trailer is below.
(Image via Platypus Comix)
Little House on the Prairie Colorforms Play Set (Colorforms, 1978)
Published August 12, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Colorforms 11 Comments
Summer Sci-Fi Movie Previews, 1982
Published July 1, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Sci-Fi Movies/TV 8 Comments
Just watch. It’s incredible.
V Trading Cards and Stickers (Fleer, 1984)
Published June 29, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Trading Cards , V (TV Series) 1 Comment
Is anyone else super amused by the word “Peel” on the featured sticker?
The Karate Kid Belt Buckle (Lee, 1986)
Published February 23, 2015 '80s Movies/TV , Karate Kid, The Leave a Comment
The merchandise train for the 1984 blockbuster didn’t start rolling until 1986, when The Karate Kid, Part II was released and Remco picked up the license for the remarkable-for-all-the-wrong-reasons toy line.
(Image via eBay)
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