If you’re a 70’s, 80’s or even 90’s kid like me, then you know toys were the rage back then. Some of the all-time classic toy lines include, He-Man, G.I. Joe, LEGO, Barbie, Star Wars, Transformers and Hello Kitty. Those were the “it” toy lines to have and collect. Personally, I was big into Transformers and LEGO.
This fantastic series takes you back to the nostalgia of being a kid and being shaped by these shows and toys that preceded them. The show gives a fantastic background from the people in the know about these toy lines and the fascinating stories behind them. From near failures to massive success. It’s a fascinating watch and experience that is suited for everyone, even those that didn’t grow up collecting these toys.
P.S. The story of LEGO is one of the most compelling ones you’ll hear.
The Episodes: Episode 1: Star Wars Episode 2: Barbie Episode 3: He-Man Episode 4: G.I. Joe Episode 5: Star Trek Episode 6: Transformers Episode 7: LEGO Episode 8: Hello Kitty
The Extras: Featurettes Featurette with Show Creator Brian Volk-Weiss Barbie 80’s Marketing More Stores That Made Us: GI Joe the Story of COBRA More Stores That Made Us: Us Selling the Show Jim Swearingen Extended Interview Peter Cullen Extended Interview Todd McFarlane on LEGO Todd McFarlane on Star Trek Hideki Yoke/Takara Tour +9 Deleted Scenes
Available on Blu-ray Today! Also streaming on NETFLIX
Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.
Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.