The 80s Weekly - Issue 34

Operation Wolf returns as a VR game, Peter Gabriel releases new single, new Mega Eternia Battleground Set and a Tiny Toy Giveaway.

Jason Gross
May 06, 2023

Editor’s Note

There are some big happenings in my family this coming week so the next issue will be released May 21st. My oldest son graduates from high school this week and then the following day, the two of us will be road-tripping 1,000 miles to surprise my Dad for his 80th birthday. Of course, Mother’s Day is also next Sunday so I’m excited to personally deliver flowers to her as well. It’s an exciting time in life and as I get older, it’s these kind of moments we all need to celebrate and treasure.

See you in two weeks and stay rad, everyone! - Jason

Gnarly News

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR Is Coming In Late June

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR is set to be released by Microids on multiple VR platforms on June 22nd.

Danny Elfman Talks “Very Exciting” Return For ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel

Composer Danny Elfman has expressed his excitement about returning to Beetlejuice…

Prison City Announced For Release Later This August

Play the latest free demo for the upcoming retro inspired title.

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons Announced

Watch the announcement trailer for the Double Dragon game that brings back the iconic franchise.

In Memoriam: 'M*A*S*H' Actress Eileen Saki Dies At Age 79

Saki had played Rosie the bar owner in 'M*A*S*H.'

The Oregon Trail: Boom Town Officially Launches On Mobile

New take on the familiar title now on iOS and Android.

Music News

Listen to Peter Gabriel's New Song, 'Four Kinds of Horses'

Peter Gabriel released 'Four Kinds of Horses' in May 2023.

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced: Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, & More

Complete list of 2023 inductees…

Rick Springfield Announces 'I Want My '80s' Summer Tour

Tour will featuring guests the Hooters, Tommy Tutone, Paul Young, John Waite and the Tubes.

Hear Def Leppard's Orchestral Reboot of 'Hysteria' Title Track

The second single off their 'Drastic Symphonies' album, releasing on May 5, 2023.

Prince Will Have Major Minnesota Highway Stretch Named For Him

A seven-mile stretch of the Minnesota State Highway 5 is being renamed the rocker…

Rediscover '80s Pop Culture

When ‘Voltron’ Ruled the ’80s

The cartoon from Japan was perfect for an American audience--so long as producers edited out all the beheadings.

Broward County Fair in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos

Nostalgic photos of family entertainment.

How 'Magnum, P.I.' Rose From the Dead to Create a Proper Finale

The TV series 'Magnum, P.I.' ended its eight-season run on May 1, 1988.

Celebrating 40 Years of "V" the mini-series

A look back at the British Annual and it's awesome comics.

20 Captivating Photos of Michelle Pfeiffer From the 1980s

She made her on-screen debut in 1980.

Collectibles

MEGA Masters of the Universe Eternia Battleground Building Set

Inspired by the original toy, this Eternia Battleground building set takes the fight for Eternia one step further by including the Power Tower and Attak Trak vehicle.

Travel Back to the Future with Iron Studios New Statue

New 1/10 Art Scale statues from Iron Studios captures plenty of iconic franchises like Back to the Future

Child’s Play Comes to Monster High with Mattel’s Newest Collaboration

The new horror doll collaboration is ready for high school .

DC Super Powers Wave 4Revealed

Included are Batman, Tim Drake Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and two new vehicles (a redesigned Batmobile and the Invisible Jet.)

GIVEAWAY ZONE

Congrats to Paddy E. from Las Animas, CO for winning the Back to the Future Book Giveaway! If you want to add the books to your home library, click over to Amazon and put Back to the Future: Race Through Time and DeLorean Time Machine: Doc Brown’s Owners’ Workshop Manual in your cart today.

The Giveaway for Issue 34 is another Tiny Toy Prize Pack! Inside are several small items based on nostalgic toys from our childhood. Included is a Lite Brite Mini, Mega Construx Masters of the Universe Prince Adam and Stinkor figures, and two Micro Toy Boxes both with 5 micro toys inside. (My Little Pony and He-man are showing in the view windows.)

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