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The stories and histories of all of your childhood memories brought together in one nostalgia filled place. Here it is important to remember the little things.
Godzilla Toys of the 1970s and 1980s
While there are may that believe that the late 1970s and early 1980s were a dead spot in terms of interest for classic Kaiju films, Toho’s most famous monster, Godzilla and other Giant Monster or Kaiju films were still a common sight on local television stations, both late at night and on lazy Saturday afternoons. During this time, Godzilla and his monster kin were finding their way into popular media of all sorts. Godzilla himself briefly joined the Marvel comics universe and became the star of a Hanna Barbera cartoon that was popular on Saturday mornings. Being a kid at this time, it felt like interest in Godzilla was gaining momentum, not faltering, and this led to some of the best and most interesting Godzilla toys ever made. Toys such as Shogun Warriors Godzilla, HG Toys Godzilla vs. the Tricephalon, GLJ's Bendy Godzilla, and Mattel's Godzilla's Gang. With new Kaiju films recently hitting the screen regularly both here and in Japan, I can’t help but think back about a time when Godzilla was really being introduced to kids in the United States and the products were plentiful.
Special Thanks to Plaid Stallions and The Sphinx
Also Malidicus on Flickr (providing several images)
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Special Thanks to Plaid Stallions and The Sphinx
Also Malidicus on Flickr (providing several images)
Music: Battlefield by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | creatorchords.com
Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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GIANT Toy Monsters of the Late 1970s and Early 1980s: Godzilla, Rodan, Terron, Gregory, Krusher, etc
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Giant toy monsters have been around a long time, but we have never seen a time in which the the giant monster toy was so prolific as the late 1970s and early 1980s. As soon as Godzilla was released to the Shogun Warriors toy line, a parade of other giant monster toys, including Rodan, Gregory the Vampire Bat, Krusher, Suckerman, and many more were introduced to toy shelves and to the delight of...
Manimals! The Fantasy and Sword and Sorcery Toys of the Mid to Late 1980s (Thundercats, Sectaurs)
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In this episode of The Little Things, we explore the wild and animalistic toy lines of the high kingdoms period of toy history. By the mid-1980s the Barbarian craze was starting to fade and the Sword and Sorcery and Fantasy toy lines were starting to evolve to highly favor the Beast-Men aesthetic. This was a trait that was present at the beginning of the 1980s fantasy toy craze, but certainly w...
Siege! The Fantasy and Sword and Sorcery Playsets of the 1980s (Dragonriders of the Styx)
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In this episode of The Little Things, we lay siege to the wizard towers, deadly dungeons and fantasy fortresses on plastic terrain playmats throughout the 1980s as we look at the Fantasy and Sword and Sorcery Molded Plastic Figure Playsets of the time period. There were dozens of these sets available, as the boom in fantasy toys were reaching an all time high due to Masters of the Universe and ...
Drizzt, Dungeons and Dragon's Dark Elf Ranger: 35 Years of Figures, Figurines and Miniatures
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In this episode of The Little Things, we are going to take a look at many of the figures and figurines depicting everyone's favorite Dark Elf (or Drow) Ranger, Drizzt Do'Urden. Created in 1988 by R.A. Salvatore and first appearing in the novel The Crystal Shard, Drizzt has become one of the most popular characters in the Dungeons and Dragons Universe. This year we celebrate his 35th anniversary...
The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1993 August (Summer) Catalog
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In this summer episode of the Little Things, it’s the Summertime and the weather is high. You can reach right up and touch the sky. We got old times on our minds. You are probably thinking, “what was going on during the summer of 1993?” Jurassic Park. That’s what. This catalog from Electronics Boutique will help us all to remember what (else) was happening during that summer, 30 years ago. At l...
Shark Toys! (Inspired by the Jaws Films: 1970s and 1980s): The Toys Aquatic Part 5
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In this summer episode of The Little Things, we fearfully gaze into the waters that contain....SHARKS! Shark Toys, that is. Shark toys, and even marine life toys altogether, went though a golden age in the late 1970s and early 1980s due to the phenomenal success of the Jaws film franchise. The films led to the production of ALOT of shark toys and shark themed merchandise, some directly connecte...
Part 1: Fairy, Elf or Little Folk Toys of the 1980s (Smurfs, Gummi Bears, Snorks and Astro Sniks)
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In this episode of The Little Things, we will take a look at one of the most prevalent toy and media crazes of the 1980s: The Little (Fairy, Gnome or Elf-Like) Folk from a Tiny, Hidden Magic World. In this first part of a series of videos about the toy lines involved in this fad, we will look specifically at the shows, films and toys that were most directly inspired by that 1980s super-craze, T...
The Marx Undersea Adventure Playset: The Toys Aquatic Part 4
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In this summer episode (maybe mini-episode) of the Little Things, we look at one of the classic and, in my opinion, best marine toy playsets ever created, The Marx Undersea Adventure Playset. This was a really innovative playset that had a boat that hooked to the top so that it appeared to "float" above the undersea adventure setting below. Also, we are going to take a look at the similar MPC U...
Roadside Dinosaurs Part 1: Dinosaur Themed Parks of the U.S.
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In this episode of The Little Things, we are going to discuss some of the BIG things. Dinosaur Themed Tourist Attractions in the United States. Dinosaur themed attractions includes Dinosaur Exhibits, Roadside Dinosaurs (such as statues), Dinosaur themed restaurants and shops, and Dinosaur Themed Parks. Specifically, this video will discuss Roadside Dinosaur Themed Parks, which are outdoors and ...
Star Wars Sea Creatures Battle Bags (Episode 1: The Phantom Menace Toys): The Toys Aquatic Part 3
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In this Summertime Episode of the Little Things, we sail into unfamiliar waters and view the alien marine and fish species of the Star Wars Galaxy. Many aquatic creatures have been featured in various Star Wars media throughout the years, including the book The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide, but many species are also featured in the new Jedi Survivor video game, and, of course, in toy fo...
Kenner's Sea Wees Mermaid Toys: The Toys Aquatic Part 2
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In this summer episode of The Little Things, we go under de sea, cause it's better down where it's wetter. We take a look at Kenner's popular retro 1980s sea themed toy line, the Sea Wees mermaid dolls. Anywhere you look these days you see mermaid toys, especially in the summertime, but it was the Sea Wees that really started this trend and were one of the most popular girl toy lines of the ear...
The Fisher Price Adventure People Marine and Sea Themed Toy Sets: The Toys Aquatic Part 1
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In this summer episode of The Little Things, we look at some of the greatest Marine and Sea themed toys ever made, Fisher Price's Adventure People Sea Themed Toy Sets, including the Sea Explorer, the Sea Shark, and the Aero-Marine Search Team These toys had it all, and were the perfect size to play with all the other 3.75 inch toy lines available at the same time. This is the first part of a se...
The Electronics Boutique (EB) 2004 Summer Catalog
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In this Summer episode of The Little Things, Summertime is here and the livin’s easy, so let’s remember a time long ago. A forgotten age when Spidermen and Ogres roamed the Earth, and the Xbox battled the PS2 for supremacy over the Video Game Landscape. Let’s take a look at a much beloved Summer, now long past, through the lens of electronic history. Let’s look at the EB Games 2004 Summer Catal...
Walking The Dinosaur: Vintage Dinosaur Toys (Marx, Sinclair, Invicta, Imperial, AAA, ChiTech)
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Open the door and get on the floor, because in this episode of The Little Things we are going to walk the Dinosaur! Let’s take a journey through ancient pre-history to a time when dinosaurs were not just confined to zoos and theme parks! When they ran free, dragging their tails and standing upright like giant Rory Calhouns. These are the dinosaur toys that started the revolution and had kids wa...
The Legend of Zelda: 35 Years of Merchandise, Toys and Collectibles
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The Legend of Zelda: 35 Years of Merchandise, Toys and Collectibles
Part 3: General Sci Fi and Space Toy Lines of the Late 70s and Early 80s: Powerlords, Roboforce
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Part 3: General Sci Fi and Space Toy Lines of the Late 70s and Early 80s: Powerlords, Roboforce
Part 2: Sci Fi and Space Show Toys of the Late 70s and Early 80s (Buck Rogers, BS Galactica, Tron)
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Part 2: Sci Fi and Space Show Toys of the Late 70s and Early 80s (Buck Rogers, BS Galactica, Tron)
Part 1: One-Off Sci Fi and Space Toys of the Late 70s and Early 80s (Star Bird, Big Trak, Rom)
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Part 1: One-Off Sci Fi and Space Toys of the Late 70s and Early 80s (Star Bird, Big Trak, Rom)
Part 2: Fairy, Elf or Little Folk Toys of the 1980s (Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite and More)
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Part 2: Fairy, Elf or Little Folk Toys of the 1980s (Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite and More)
Pink Gold: 1981 Strawberry Shortcake Store Displays and Marketing
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Pink Gold: 1981 Strawberry Shortcake Store Displays and Marketing
The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1996 Spring Catalog
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The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1996 Spring Catalog
Barbarians! The Fantasy and Sword and Sorcery Toys of the Early 1980s
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Barbarians! The Fantasy and Sword and Sorcery Toys of the Early 1980s
Hasbro's 1988 World of Nintendo (Mario, Zelda & Punch Out) Trophy Figures
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Hasbro's 1988 World of Nintendo (Mario, Zelda & Punch Out) Trophy Figures
The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1997 Christmas and Holidays Catalog
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The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1997 Christmas and Holidays Catalog
The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1992 Christmas and Holiday Catalog
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The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1992 Christmas and Holiday Catalog
The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1995 Christmas and Holiday Catalog
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The Electronics Boutique (EB) 1995 Christmas and Holiday Catalog
The Nature Company 1993 Holiday and Christmas Catalog
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The Nature Company 1993 Holiday and Christmas Catalog
Images from the 1983 Sears Wish Book Christmas Catalog
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Images from the 1983 Sears Wish Book Christmas Catalog
Images from the 1988 Sears Wish Book Christmas Catalog
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Images from the 1988 Sears Wish Book Christmas Catalog
12:23 - 12:40 See the tiny bot with a little blue book, I had one of those, can't remember if he did very much, but it was 'powered' by either one AA or two AAA batteries and I got him out of the Argos book. I also liked the nod to the intro to Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Nice video, look forward to the next one.
I had a couple of Firestar 1s in grey. Didn’t know they came in other colours. I think those are the only thing I had of this particular line though.
Uh, correction: There were three TRON Lightcycle vehicles produced, a yellow one, a red one and a blue one. I know this for a fact because I have the blue and red lightcycles myself.
I had Zem 21 and always wanted Zeroid and the ship. I didnt care a lick about them being Star Wars knock offs. They were just cool toys to me.
BigTrak, Micronauts series II, and UFO Commander 7 were dope as hell.
Not sure when i first saw the Rascal Robots but there were similar wind up walking robots long before Star Wars.
Always crossed played with my Star Wars, Micronauts, Metal men, Shogun Warriors and various others.
The Vin-CENT figure was a solid one with lots of playability. the head opened and closed, as well as spun. The legs could extend or collapse. The rest of the figures were very meh. As was Maximellian.
Before these toys were sold in stores Milton Bradley tested their toys with kids back in the 70s. I was in middle school and I had gone to school in Longmeadow Massachusetts, the president of MB had a daughter in my class. We all were paid $5 I believe to go to a room at the company's plant in East Longmeadow. We were put in a room that had all of these toys. I specifically remember picking the Big Trac. It was awesome!
I have 4 of the Rascal Robots among my old Star Wars figures to this day... Still work!
Anybody remember Laser Force?
I had all the Power Lords figures. They seemed huge compared to the typical Star Wars figure size. Also, I’m surprised you didn’t mention the Robo Force half-hour animated show “The Revenge of Nazgar”. It was a pilot for a regular animated series but it never got picked up. I recorded it on a VHS tape I watched many times, but I believe it was only aired once, and to most of the general public it was lost media for years until it was included in a DVD set for the Gobots cartoon.
There was a mattel toy line of astronauts and vehicles prior to star wars that was popular. Major Matt sumthin ....Around the same time as the gi joe toys. Really cool stuff. Some media on CZcams, and vintage items still on eBay.
No Micronauts
Being a kid in Poland I had several Galaxy Warriors figures. And I was happy! I would probably go to my family and ask if some of them are still there, I recvall even having some weapons.
I had the Star Fortress, when I was a kid. I remember it came with the plastic space men.
16:52 & 17:03 The two-headed dragon is actually based on the dragon from the Bert I Gordon fantasy movie *The Magic Sword*
I had some of these figures. I loved those AD&D Instant Rub-down Picture Transfers when I was little.
I had some of these. Looking back now, the sculpts were awful.
Puts on video “Oh man, can’t wait to see Tiamat. … any minute now … must be waiting for a big finale … uh…
I remember a cartoon called Thundar the barbarian it was a cool show!
51 now, still have the sea shark set complete but without the box, bought by my mother when I was a kid ❤
You lefto ut Captain Zargon and Space Ranger for Palitoys Action Man. And toys based on tv series Terrahawks which had their own Zeroid characters
I was reminded of Buck Rogers starfighter when i first watched Rogue One in 2016 and saw Andors U-wing
I could have sworn that Target did a Universal Monsters thing one Halloween
Trex terx
Interesting, but terrible figures
The Kenner Y-Wing photo is from Transformerland, but they're not in the image credits! Transformerland is cool with image use if they're credited.
You helped me jog alot of great forgotten memories with these videos. Thank you id love to see more like this. Subbed !
I still have the octopus! My parents bought the octopus and a lobster and whale for me out of a box during a visit to Cape Cod. I had no idea this playlet existed! Great review.
Great video!
So in the late 70’s I came across a toy display with my grandparents in the local Woolco. They told me I could get shogun Godzilla or great mazinga. It was n o contest! I still own Godzilla to this day. The kraken was advertised in a store called consumers distributing but was never in stock. I still have my Perseus and Thallo from the line! Fantastic review!
What a fantastic review. Thanks for this! I too had a great time with these sets as a kid. My fisher price castle was assaulted many times by the forces of evil! Not sure why I remember those times so incredibly well but misplace my phone regularly!
Does anyone know the name of the space ship in the intro pic with 3 on it. Astronaut sits in it middle rotates
These toys were before my time but damn, I would've loved having these as a kid!
It was one of the best times to be a kid. I absolutely loved my red and black demons.
the Sea Explorer may have been my first "big" set - the Search Team, i'm pretty sure, was my last my little sister had the scuba diver raft these toys were awesome
Ok now that's a incredible documentary about this toys
i would suggest you stop eating glass before doing the voiceovers. that shit makes people want to end their lives
I LOVE this video so much! Rewatching with nostalgic tears in my eyes. 🥲 Your presentation is perfect. Such awesomely researched details. Sea Wees are my most favourite childhood toy (MLP’s sea ponies being a close second). I long for a reissue of Sea Wees with even more accessories and variations. Alas it is unlikely to happen… Sunny was my favourite but her gold paint oxidised to a green color.😢 Thank you for an emotional trip down memory lane. 💗🧜🏻♀️🧜🏼♀️🧜🏿♀️💗
I had three sets and lived them. My son now plays with them.
I missed out on this. He-Man came out when I was in 5th grade, and I had stopped playing with action figures. I still watched the cartoon, but I was all about sports and video games. I didn't go back to action figures until I was in my 20's. 😂 (and it's mainly been with Spider-Man figures).
I just found a good handful of the bad guys today at a flea market $1 each and a broken footed bronze dragon, absolutely amazing toys.
Excellent video! Took me way back with some very happy memories 😊
Im glad that the satanic panic is over. Even if i wasnt in that timeline, which i wasn't. That moral panic was absolute garbage! 🗑️
Wow, this is blast from the past! I actually still have the Glacier Bay CD from page 28, that I bought back in the day in either Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA.
my dad bought me this jaws chem toy its the other version he bought it online
Rubber sharks and Jiggler skeletons a staple New Jersey boardwalk souvenir
I’ve still got hundreds of them old AAA, Imperial, Do Mei, Impro, Tetleys, Marx, M.K. and cereal Box Dinos in the Attic and a handful of those Invicta’s from the Museum all collected back in the 80’s and 90’s
I can almost still smell the rubber from the Diener erasers.