Posts Tagged as ‘1980s’

February 1, 2009

Things I Like #6 – 80’s Cricketers Collector’s Cards

These are some of my collection of the Buttercup collector’s cards from the 1980’s that feature cricketers with either a mo or a beard. Stylish.

January 14, 2009

Things I Like # 3 – 1980’s Inspector Gadget Wind-up Toy

This one is pretty self explanatory. I can’t remember the origins of this toy as this was one of my childhood (unlike the G.I. Joe poster or Giraffe toy.) I am pretty sure it is NOT a Happy Meal toy from McDonalds Family Restaurants. McDonalds toys lose a little bit of credit as they are [...]

January 13, 2009

Things I like #2 – 1980’s G.I. Joe Poster Board

This is currently hanging in my office above my desk. It is an original wooden board poster from the 1980’s with an image which I remember being on the front cover of the G.I. Joe board-game. 
I purchased this from a St Vincent De Paul (Vinnies) shop in Blacktown about 3 years ago. My bank account [...]