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 | Jan 14, 2018 | Read
I’ve written before about a personal hole in my pop culture nostalgia when it comes to certain memories of stuff that aired on TV back in the day. As much as I loved Saturday morning cartoons, cheesy sitcom, and celebrity mash-up specials (like the Battle of...
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...
