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Target starts missing the mark sooner that I expected.

by Shawn Robare | Sep 17, 2010 | Branded in the 80s, Read

For anyone who is a regular reader here at Branded, you’ll probably know that when September rolls around, it marks the beginning of a very special time of year for me.  Whereas most people probably look to Christmas or the start of summer with excitement,...
The Essential TV Guide Fall Preview Issues of the 80s, Part 9: 1985!

The Essential TV Guide Fall Preview Issues of the 80s, Part 9: 1985!

by Shawn Robare | Sep 1, 2010 | Read

While 1984 was an insanely banner year for television, where almost every single new series was a hit that would run throughout the rest of the decade, 1985 was more about trying to capitalize on the previous year’s successes.  Though there are a few shows...
Wax Paper Pop Art #17: Jumping the shark, In Space!

Wax Paper Pop Art #17: Jumping the shark, In Space!

by Shawn Robare | Aug 13, 2010 | Branded in the 80s, Read

Felling like a bloated, overblown spy adventure in space today. Moonraker Bubblegum cards from Topps, 1979.  I talked about the stickers here.

Can you imagine the Kirby Crackle in your mouth? It’s the sound of the war agaisnt the Tooth Invader!

by Shawn Robare | Aug 12, 2010 | Branded in the 80s, Read

So in 1983 the various companies making toothpaste decided to bring their product competition to comic book pages in the form of some dramatic stories aimed at kids.  Brushing your teeth was no longer a chore, it was WAR, and Crest and Aim were enlisting...

Why didn’t they just name the leader Fluoride?

by Shawn Robare | Aug 10, 2010 | Branded in the 80s, Read

I recently picked up a big run of Muppet Magazine and while flipping through the issues I was astounded by the number of awesome advertisements.  I figured I’d share some of them here and there, and this week I thought it would be fun to take a look at some...
Wax Paper Pop Art #16: Bubble gum?  These should have come with Reese’s Pieces…

Wax Paper Pop Art #16: Bubble gum? These should have come with Reese’s Pieces…

by Shawn Robare | Aug 6, 2010 | Branded in the 80s, Read

To cap off the E.T. theme this week, here’s a better look at the wax wrapper from that Buster Browns shoe ad I shared on Tuesday. E.T Topps bubblegum cards, circa 1982.
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