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...
by Shawn Robare | Jun 11, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
While cleaning up and organizing Branded HQ I found a handful of loose catalog pages that my good buddy HooveR sent me awhile back. They were from the 1987 Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating, and featured their line of pop culture cartoon figural cake...
by Shawn Robare | Jun 8, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
It’s been a long time since I was super excited to catch an upcoming Disney animated film that wasn’t a Pixar creation. That’s why I was so happy after catching the Wreck-It Ralph trailer that was released this week. Though I’m not usually...
by Shawn Robare | Jun 6, 2012 | Branded in the 80s, Read
It’s been almost a month since I’ve turned in an assignment for the League (I took a couple off and the whole crew was on hiatus last week), but this week I’m back and ready to tackle the current topic of list making. Since summer is upon us and for...
