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GROWIN' UP GEEK
Living Life Through the Eyes of an 80's Nerd
Toys R Us, 1987
These advertisements will surely bring back some memories!
<- Who didn't want to be a Toys R Us kid? And when Nintendo
and the Sega Master systems came out, kids were flocking to
the toy store to get theirs! It was one of the things that
made the 80's great!
Who remembers their first Walkman?
Store Unknown, Date Unknown
Lady Foot Locker Magazine Ad, 1989
WWF Game Magazine Ad, 1988
Everything about this Lady Foot Locker ad screams 1980! The leg warmers, the boom box, and of course the L.A. Gears! This is about as retro as you can get!
Ninja Turtles, Gameboy, Trolls, Oh my! Kay Bee Toys sure knew how to grab the attention of youngsters back in the early 90's.
McDonalds Ad, 1986-1989
Who can forget Mac Tonight? In an attempt to appeal to the young adult crowd, McDonalds launched an ad campaign in 1986 that was a little more hip.
Kay Bee Toys, April 1992
J.C. Penny Catalog, 1979
The monsters come out to play in this vintage J.C. Penny catalog ad!
CBS Ad (possibly out of comic book), 1985
I spent many a morning in the 80's watching these cartoons on Saturday's, especially Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling. Kids today will never know the joy of rushing down in the morning and sitting in front of the TV with a bowl of cereal. These are some of my most cherished memories of my childhood.
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