Everything 80s

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The Story Of Inspector Gadget Jun 05, 2019

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Inspector Gadget was a cartoon that came out in 1983 and was a beloved part of the 80s. It told the story of a dimwitted cyborg/man that was basically a dumbed down RoboCop. We'll look back on the development of the show, the characters, what the show was originally intended to be, and some bizarre fan theories!

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Micro Machines: Not Just For Stepping On! May 29, 2019

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The Micro Machines were a series of miniaturized toy cars and vehicles that were released in the 80s. They were meant as a unique alternative to other toy cars like Hot Wheels and became a massive hit most partly in thanks to their unique ads featuring worlds fastest talker, John Moschitta Jr.

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The Crazy Story Of The Happy Meal May 22, 2019

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We've all had a Happy Meal at some point but what you were eating is one of the most powerful marketing items ever created for fast food. The Happy Meal wasn't actually invented by corporate stooges but has a history as a very noble idea. Naturally, it grew into the corporate behemoth it is now which has allowed McDonald's to capitalize on the youth market and even dictate movies and entertainment.

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The Story Of The Nintendo Power Glove Apr 03, 2019

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The Nintendo Power Glove was an accessory for the NES that came out in 1989. They developed it using high-end technology and showed a lot of promise. There was huge hype around the release of the Power Glove including its use in the movie "The Wizard". Initial sales were strong until frustration set in over the functionality and poor controls and was discontinued after only one year. This is the story of the Power Glove and the amazing work that went into developing it along with some true intentions that went beyond just video games.

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