The 80s Weekly - Issue 32

New Music from Motley Crue, Johnny Lawrence joins the Power Rangers, The Blues Brothers turn 45 and a He-Man Giveaway.

Jason Gross
April 22, 2023

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Editor’s Note

Got a chance to recollect a big piece of nostalgia this week. My longtime friend and podcasting buddy Wyatt pointed me to an online auction for the Go-Bots Command Center. Many years ago I sold the one from my childhood and my Go-Bots vehicle on eBay to help pay some bills. Over the last couple years (mainly at Retro Con) I’ve slowly been recollecting the vehicles and now I have the coveted Command Center to store them in! Amazing how some molded plastic can bring back so many memories.

Have a great week and stay rad, everyone! - Jason

Gnarly News

Motley Crue Working on New Music With Bob Rock

Nikki Sixx revealed that Motley Crue is working on new music with producer Bob Rock in April 2023.

Atari Reveals New Retro Artwork Created For Pixel Ripped 1978

Tim Lapetino and Phil Noto have added new artwork to the game Pixel Ripped 1978, bringing a retro Atari style to its release.

Boy George & Culture Club enlist Howard Jones, Berlin for North American tour

Boy George and Culture Club today announced the 25-date "Letting It Go Show" North American amphitheater tour with Howard Jones and Berlin.

Rediscover '80s Pop Culture

45 Blues Brothers Trivia Tidbits on Their 45th Anniversary

It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of trivia, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses

Cabbage Patch Kids: The Dolls That Took Over Our Hearts

Discover the fascinating world of Cabbage Patch Dolls! From their history to the most valuable ones, this post has everything you need to know.

30 Stunning Photos That Show Fashion Styles of Tatjana Patitz in the 1980s and ’90s

Born 1966 in Hamburg, German model Tatjana Patitz achieved international prominence in the 1980s and 1990s representing fashion designers on...

Lego vs. Tyco: The Battle of the Bricks

Lego is maybe the most well-known brick building system in the world, but when the patents expired, the clones came to market and lawsuits would follow.

Flashdance at 40: Director Adrian Lyne looks back on the pop phenom

In an exclusive interview, Adrian Lyne talks to us about studio doubts, the line he regrets cutting from the film, and auditioning with Kevin Costner.

1986 Topps Tattoos are Pop Art

Recently I came across a 1986 offering from Topps that I was not aware of back then: Topps Tattoos.

Collectibles

Cobra Kai’s Johnny Lawrence Becomes a Power Ranger with Hasbro

The Morphin’ Grid is awaiting collectors as Hasbro reveals some brand new Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures are on the way

Barbie and The Rockers from Mattel (1986)

In 1986, Mattel released Barbie and The Rockers, a homage to MTV-influenced rock ‘n roll fashion and a rival to Hasbro’s Jem and the Holograms doll line.

Podcasts

Retroist Chicken McNuggets Podcast 🎙️

On this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I talk all about the fast food phenomenon that took the world by storm, McDonald's Chicken McNuggets.

GIVEAWAY ZONE

Congrats to Michael R. from Allison Park, PA for winning the Trapper Keeper Giveaway! There are still more Trappers full of vintage goodies stashed away in the giveaway vault so be on the lookout for another chance to win one.

The Giveaway for Issue 32 has the power! One lucky winner will receive a He-Man Prize Pack containing two figures from the nostalgic Masters of the Universe Origins toyline. Included in the prize pack is a He-man figure and the might steed Stridor. And don’t forget to enter the 80s Candy Box Giveaway from Just Free Stuff.

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