by Shawn Robare | Jun 22, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
I’ve been on a kick lately going through my collection of ephemera and animation cels looking for my favorite stuff to pull out and frame. I recently converted our office into the true Branded HQ and archive, and for the first time in 6 years there’s...
by Shawn Robare | Jun 21, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
I’ve been feeling a little under the weather this week, not to mention in a very silly mood (did you read the last article?), so I’ve decided to finish off the week a bit weirder than usual here at Branded by posting another top-ten list, something...
by Shawn Robare | Jun 18, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
For this Overdue Books column I wanted to try something a little different. Instead of reaching over to a bookshelf full of overlooked 80s paperback treasures and modern nostalgia-driven coffee table books, I decided to delve a little deeper. Today I’m going...
by Shawn Robare | Jun 15, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
I had a fun conversation with a fellow on twitter this week about the line of M*A*S*H action figures that was released back I the early 80s. I find it fascinating that series like M*A*S*H and Dallas were merchandised as much as they were considering...
by Shawn Robare | Jun 13, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
A couple weeks ago I shared my love for the vintage Mead Trapper Keeper folder system. Well, writing that post reminded me that I also wanted to expose my slightly geekier side by talking a little bit about my nerdy mechanical pencil memories. Though I’d...
