The 80s Weekly - Christmas 2022 Edition

Red Ryder BB Gun History, Die Hard Christmas Trailer, and a Giveaway!

Merry Christmas! The 80s Weekly is back! Thank you for the kind words sent in response to the previous announcement. Quick update, transitioning the newsletter from Revue to Beehiiv was incredibly easy. You can now read all back issues and subscribe right from the new The 80s Weekly page. I figured I'd release a special Christmas Edition as a precursor to the new year.

A few new features for the newsletter moving forward includes a title sponsor which I happy to say is RetroViewer for this issue. I'll be posting my personal review soon but let me say that it's a product I 100% endorse and I'm excited to partner with them on a special offer just for my followers.

Another new feature will be exclusive Giveaways! Many of you have entered my giveaways in the past and I want to continue giving away some of the 80s culture we all love. Items will vary but I'm hoping having a chance to win something each week will make it worth your while to open this newsletter (including this issue!)

Finally, I'll be featuring new music in each issue moving forward. I love listening to the throwback sounds of synthwave music so I'll be posting a featured song each week for you to discover.

I hope you'll enjoy the new look for each issue and I'm always open to feedback. I would also love for you to share The 80s Weekly on socials to help spread the word. Have a rad Christmas, everyone! - Jason!

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Rediscover Christmas in the '80s

An Eye-Popping History of the Red Ryder BB Gun From 'A Christmas Story'

Ralphie Parker's thirst for an air rifle was borne out of a real toy trend and a fake cowboy.

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My Christmas Memories: 1984 : The Retro Network

Christmas Memories from 1984, another childhood #80s photo leads to remembering a 'more than meets the eyes' #Transformer and an upgrade to our stereo equipment.

theretronetwork.com

7 very '80s things from A Very Brady Christmas

Big shoulder pads, bigger hair, and one sweet mustache.

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Bryan Adams Christmas Songs from the '80s : The Retro Network

Bryan Adams released two #Christmas songs back in the #80s. One has become a classic and the other has a fun music video. Find out more about both.

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Rumble in the Cabbage Patch: The Cabbage Patch Kid Craze : The Retro Network

One of the staple toy lines of the ’80s was Coleco’s Cabbage Patch Kids line. Every girl I knew as a kid had at least one Cabbage Patch Kid. I had a few, including an CONTINUE R...

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Five More Classic Christmas Commercials - Retro Ramblings

A couple of years back, I wrote about Five Classic Christmas Commercials. That post featured some commercials that I'm most nostalgic for, as they still stand out in my memory f...

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The Top Christmas Toys of the 1980s and 1990s

Rhetty for History compiled a visual list of some of the top Christmas toys introduced in the 1980s and 1990s.

laughingsquid.com

Silent Night, Deadly Night: Revisiting the Classic '80s Christmas Horror Movie

One of the most controversial slashers ever during its time of release, Silent Night, Deadly Night has become a cult classic over the years.

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The "Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?" debate has been going on for years now and if you aren't quite convinced, this official trailer from 2018 for the 4K release might persuade you to the jolly side.

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1982 Sears Wish Book Shopping Spree (Podcast + Video)

Listen as Jason, Wyatt, and special guest Chad go on a shopping spree through the 1982 Sears Wish Book.

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The Retro Network 2022 Christmas Special : The Retro Network

The Retro Network 2022 Christmas Special features members of the TRN family sharing memories of their favorite presents over the years.

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Retroist Scrooged Podcast - Retroist

On this episode of the Retroist Podcast I talk all about the Bill Murray Christmas classic, Scrooged. I enjoy this rough gem of a film and I hope I can convince you to rewatch o...

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Memory Jogger: Winter Memories

In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt take a break from the randomizer to dwell on the topic of Winter Memories!

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Mickey's Appalachian Christmas Carol : The Retro Network

Mickey has a very special story to tell on this Christmas Eve...an Appalachian Christmas Carol.

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The 80s Weekly - Christmas 2022 Edition

Red Ryder BB Gun History, Die Hard Christmas Trailer, and a Giveaway!

Rediscover Christmas in the '80s

Primo Podcasts

GIVEAWAY!

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