Poster for Porkys 2: The Next Day. A movie that was more than just a juvenile comedy.
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Poster for Porkys 2: The Next Day. A movie that was more than just a juvenile comedy.
Reported in 1983 is issue 72 of Starlog, they already had Jack Nicholson in mind to play the Joker. Even though this movie was never made and a new version of the script was used in 1989 it is incredible that this early on they were already looking to Nicholson.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Reported in 1983 is issue 72 of Starlog, they already had Jack Nicholson in mind to play the Joker. Even though this movie was never made and a new version of the script was used in 1989 it is incredible that this early on they were already looking to Nicholson.
Advertisement for the James Bond role playing game from 1983
December 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Advertisement for the James Bond role playing game from 1983
Original poster for the Twilight Zone movie.
December 15, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Original poster for the Twilight Zone movie.
A great picture of Carrie Fisher as Leia from Starlog issue 71 which came out in 1983.
December 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
A great picture of Carrie Fisher as Leia from Starlog issue 71 which came out in 1983.
I remember how big of a deal the news outlets made of this quiz book written by a 12 year old. I had this book as a kid and some of those questions were hard. From 1983. Starlog issue 70.
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I remember how big of a deal the news outlets made of this quiz book written by a 12 year old. I had this book as a kid and some of those questions were hard. From 1983. Starlog issue 70.
From Starlog issue 69, 1983. This is what Epcot looked like when it first opened.
December 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
From Starlog issue 69, 1983. This is what Epcot looked like when it first opened.
Starlog doing their best to sell what will become the worst videogame of all time.
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Starlog doing their best to sell what will become the worst videogame of all time.
only have a vague recollection of seeing a portion of one episode of this. It only lasted 8 episodes, but I may need to seek it out, it was right up my alley.
December 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
only have a vague recollection of seeing a portion of one episode of this. It only lasted 8 episodes, but I may need to seek it out, it was right up my alley.
You may think that this is cool now, but back in 1982, this was a symbol of a target about to get bullied.
December 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
You may think that this is cool now, but back in 1982, this was a symbol of a target about to get bullied.
Back to fun retro stuff which is my intention with this account.
I love nostalgia and found this. I miss when Saturday mornings were special!
youtu.be/zKo3y9UV2z0?...
I love nostalgia and found this. I miss when Saturday mornings were special!
youtu.be/zKo3y9UV2z0?...
The ABC Saturday Morning Preview Park (1984, hosted by Weird Al)
YouTube video by Ziggy
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December 8, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Back to fun retro stuff which is my intention with this account.
I love nostalgia and found this. I miss when Saturday mornings were special!
youtu.be/zKo3y9UV2z0?...
I love nostalgia and found this. I miss when Saturday mornings were special!
youtu.be/zKo3y9UV2z0?...
To you know who, NO MAHONEY DOESNT HAVE YOU BLOCKED, Keep it up, I am going to have a talk with Rosa. I don't want anything to do with you.
December 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
To you know who, NO MAHONEY DOESNT HAVE YOU BLOCKED, Keep it up, I am going to have a talk with Rosa. I don't want anything to do with you.
Ad for the Empire Strikes Back video game for the Atari 2600 and the Sears Telesystem.
December 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Ad for the Empire Strikes Back video game for the Atari 2600 and the Sears Telesystem.
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons model kits from 1982. I never got any of these but they look real freaking cool back then and still do.
December 7, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons model kits from 1982. I never got any of these but they look real freaking cool back then and still do.
From Starlog issue 64 (1982) A small feature on a show I would watch weekly and would get so mad when football would preempt it. Voyagers!
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM
From Starlog issue 64 (1982) A small feature on a show I would watch weekly and would get so mad when football would preempt it. Voyagers!
The haunting masks of Halloween 3.
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
The haunting masks of Halloween 3.
I never knew anyone that had one of these. I do recall seeing them at the stores though
December 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I never knew anyone that had one of these. I do recall seeing them at the stores though
Original ad for the Tron soundtrack,
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Original ad for the Tron soundtrack,
From Starlog issue 61 from 1982, some information regarding Sally Ride!
November 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
From Starlog issue 61 from 1982, some information regarding Sally Ride!
The first appearance of Elvira in Fangoria issue 20 which came out in 1982.
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The first appearance of Elvira in Fangoria issue 20 which came out in 1982.
For those of us that lived through it, here is a reminder of how popular Pac Man was when it took over the landscape of culture in 1982.
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 AM
For those of us that lived through it, here is a reminder of how popular Pac Man was when it took over the landscape of culture in 1982.
File this under things I never knew. From Starlog issue 60 released in 1982, The original title of Wrath of Khan was changed out of respect to the original title of Return of the Jedi.
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
File this under things I never knew. From Starlog issue 60 released in 1982, The original title of Wrath of Khan was changed out of respect to the original title of Return of the Jedi.
From Starlog issue 58 from May of 1982. The first look at what will become the Atari 5200 (I had one of these!) not to mention the first mention of Yar's Revenge and the Quest series!
November 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
From Starlog issue 58 from May of 1982. The first look at what will become the Atari 5200 (I had one of these!) not to mention the first mention of Yar's Revenge and the Quest series!
From Fangoria issue 18 which released in February 1982. Universal Studios made a major flex with a 2 page ad promising a year of blockbusters. They had every right to flex as you will see.
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
From Fangoria issue 18 which released in February 1982. Universal Studios made a major flex with a 2 page ad promising a year of blockbusters. They had every right to flex as you will see.
From Starlog issue 55 from 1982, a preview of the upcoming Universal Studios Florida!
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 AM
From Starlog issue 55 from 1982, a preview of the upcoming Universal Studios Florida!