RETRO REVIEW: The Saga of Crystar, Crystal Warrior

RETRO REVIEW: The Saga of Crystar, Crystal Warrior

It was way back in 1982, while Toto was singing about Rosanna Arquette and Olivia Newton-John was coaxing you to get Physical, that Remco released one of their best remembered lines – The Saga of Crystar, Crystal Warrior. The toy line was released a little before the...
RETRO REVIEW: Computer Warriors

RETRO REVIEW: Computer Warriors

The 1980’s were the heyday of transforming toys. Once the Transformers and Go-Bots hit it big, it felt like a dozen other transformable toy lines showed up on the shelves of your favorite toyshop. Back in 1989, Mattel produced the Computer Warriors toy line. The...
REVIEW: Carbonation Toys’ FizzKids

REVIEW: Carbonation Toys’ FizzKids

It all started when a 53’ trailer carrying 1,800 cases of canned soda pop was headed south on Bubble Blvd. and the driver lost control, crashing into Plush and Lush Toy Company.But what has the town talking is what happened to the toys. Residents report that —...
RETRO REVIEW: Roy Rogers gives you the Snorks

RETRO REVIEW: Roy Rogers gives you the Snorks

Apparently, back in 1988, the Roy Rogers restaurant chain was looking to compete with McDonalds by trying to outdo their Happy Meal toy lineup. Since picky little kids really drove parents fast food choices, it was often up to what chain had the best toy that specific...
REVIEW: Rise of the Beasts

REVIEW: Rise of the Beasts

From a time before time, the villains of myth and the heroes of legend have returned to continue a savage battle that will determine the future of humanity.With barbaric kingdoms, led by power hungry animals in the form of men preparing to conquer the earth, mankind...