80s Toy and Film Combo: Fluppy Dogs
In 1986, Fluppy Dogs, the animated film was released and it led the release of a pretty fluffy toy. The Disney film was pretty low on the end of popularity compared to many of the bigger hits, however, the toy was jus enough to grab your attention and be a pretty popular hit. “A band of dimension hopping humanoid dogs need the help of two kids to return home,” according to IMDB’s summary of the film. It’s not...
80s Candies: Pixy Stix
Powdery sugary substances never got any better than Pixy Stix. Who could forget one of the most simple candies known to man? Why did we love Pixy Stix? Was it the fact that it was simply a Sweet-tart in powdered form? Maybe. The packets varied with some of the extra-large ones almost being too much for one person to handle. Of course, Pixy Stix were introduced in the 70s however, they started their upward boom in the 80s and guess...
5 Best New Kids On The Block Songs
When it comes to boy bands, some would argue that New Kids On The Block was the foundation for the Backstreet Boys and N*N*SYNC in terms of the lyrical content and pop sound. New Kids On The Block enjoyed plenty of worldwide success due to their catchy tunes and well the appeal that they had on the ladies. They were one of the defining acts of the late 80s when it came to pop music. Together, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey...
Mahaly ‘Michu’ Meszaros Of ‘ALF’ Dead At 76
The beloved actor who played ALF in the popular 80s show Mahaly ‘Michu’ Meszaros, had reportedly fallen into a coma according to recent reports, however, new reports claim that the actor has died at the age of 76. “Michu’s manager, Dennis Varga, tells us the 2’9″ actor had been dealing with health issues after suffering a stroke 8 years ago,” according to TMZ. “Dennis says late last week...
Lite-Brite: An 80s Toy Lover’s Dream
The Lite-Brite may as well be one of the greatest toy creations ever. Everything about the Lite-Brite exemplified what it meant to be a kid in the 80s. It was so popular it even topped a couple of Christmas lists. Sure the clown was a little creepy but the commercial for Lite-Brite was so infectious due to that classic jingle that you just had to have one. The creation choices were endless when it came to the Lite-Brite. You could...
