by Shawn Robare | Apr 14, 2019 | Branded in the 80s, Read
We live in a pretty amazing time when it comes to pop culture fandom. It seems like these days there is almost no fandom that isn’t being catered to in one form or another. Almost every property and brand, both new and old, has a slew of products being...
by Shawn Robare | Apr 9, 2019 | Branded in the 80s, Read
The world is a very weird and wonderful place sometimes, and on occasion a convergence occurs where nerdiness, desire, design, theft, collecting, and multiple brand infringement combine to create something beautiful. About five years ago, before the craziness of Lego...
by Shawn Robare | May 22, 2018 | Branded in the 80s, Read
Wall to, wall-to-wall toys, Lets Go! Wall to, wall-to-wall toys, Lets Go! Wall to, wall-to-wall toys, Lets Go! Wall to, wall-to-wall toys, Lets Go! Will you remember Kaycee Kangaroo, Peter Panda, Mr. Kay Bee, and Geoffrey the Giraffe? It’s the end, the end of...
by Shawn Robare | May 2, 2018 | Branded in the 80s, Read
I first stumbled on the work of Gary Pullin a few years ago when we crossed paths on social media (I don’t honestly remember what platform, though I have a feeling it was on Instagram.) I had seen a Teen Wolf piece he had illustrated for a limited edition...
by Shawn Robare | Jan 23, 2018 | Branded in the 80s, Read
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how and why I collect. Whether it’s refining and focusing on specific items, trying to curb the urge to splurge on modern collectibles, or just simply questioning why I want to do it on a fundamental level. A good...
by Shawn Robare | Dec 29, 2017 | Branded in the 80s, Read
As a kid growing up in Florida for most of my formative years, winter was more of a concept than an actual season. Sure, there were days in Orlando when it dipped down into the 40s and I’d break out a pair of sweatpants to wear to school, but by and large I...
