The 80s Weekly - Issue 41

1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever Trailer, Polaroids of Sylvester Stallone, My Little Pony 40th Anniversary Comic, and a Masters of the Universe Giveaway.

Jason Gross
July 16, 2023

Editor’s Note: To quote Steven Tyler, “I’m back in the saddle again!” And the saddle may feel a little bit different beginning with this issue. I’m trying to streamline this newsletter, reduce the amount of large images, reduce some font sizes, and include some text links without pictures. If you like (or don’t like) the changes, send me a quick email reply or leave a comment to the web version.

Thanks as always for being a subscriber and stay rad, everyone! - Jason

News

The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner Of The Green Stone Video Game Gets A Release Date - Bleeding Cool

Microids has set up the release of The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner Of The Green Stone for this November for PC and consoles.

My Little Pony 40th Anniversary Special #1 Preview: Midlife Crisis - Bleeding Cool

Brace for the stampede of nostalgia as My Little Pony 40th Anniversary Special #1 gallops into our jaded hearts.

‘Tron: Ares’ Casts Cameron Monaghan - Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: Shameless alum Cameron Monaghan has closed a deal to join Jared Leto and more in Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron sci-fi franchise from Disney.

The New Texas Chain Saw Massacre Video Game Receives Bloody New Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game, as Gun Media gives you a bloodier and grislier look at what's to come.

Michael J. Fox Documentary ‘Still’ Grabs 7 Emmy Nominations - Deadline

Over his career Michael J. Fox has won five Emmys, and now an acclaimed documentary about him could win a bunch more.

Culture

Amazing Polaroid Portraits of Sylvester Stallone Taken by Andy Warhol in 1980 - Vintage Everyday

First Watch: Akira (1988) - The Retro Network

This "First Watch" review covers the 1988 Japanese animated film Akira, one of the most highly regarded and critically acclaimed films ever.

Why Young MC's 'Bust a Move' Was Nothing but Bad News for Flea - Ult Classic Rock

Flea revealed in July 2023 that his iconic pants from Young MC's 'Bust a Move' video were stolen on the night he moved into his new house.

Nerds Cereal - The Retroist

The colorfully unusual cereal that is worth remembering.

Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi Toy Catalog from 1982 - Retro Ramblings

In this Time Capsule, flip through the Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi Collections catalog from 1982.

10 Best Music Artists From New Jersey During the '80s Era - RD80s

The 80s was an era of iconic music with many artists hailing from New Jersey. Here are ten of the best.

Score some ‘80s swag in the new RD80s Store on Amazon!

Giveaway Zone

The Giveaway for Issue 41 will feature two Masters of the Universe Dorbz figures! One lucky subscriber will be sent both He-man and Merman from the Funko Dorbz vinyl figure collection. Click the link below to enter and good luck!

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