Must Watch! King Fury!

kingfurymovieI remember when King Fury was just a 3 minute trailer, now it’s a full on 30 short film and it looks fantastic!  If you grew up in the 1980s, then you’ll love this flick.  Just sit down and watch:

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ILLEST x Voltron

voltronxillestAs a kid growing up in the 1980s and watching lots of cartoons on the tube after school, the animated cartoon Voltron has a special place in my heart.  Just dropped is the coolest of cool collabs – Illest x Voltron.  This mini-capsule collection features kids tees, adult tees, keychains, stickers. and 1 lanyard.

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Flashback: ThunderCats (1985)

thundercats

Sooo…the 80s had some great cartoon series!  Enter ThunderCats, the American/Japanese animated television series that brought a band of animated wild cats, Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro, Tygra, WilyKit and WilyKat, and Snarf.

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Flashback: Don’t Go (1982)

yazoo“Don’t Go” featured a catchy, melodic and synthesized tune for the British New Wave band, Yazoo. It was released in May 1982 as the second single from their debut album, Upstairs at Eric’s.

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Flashback: “Whip It” (1980)

devo

Sometimes it’s good to revert to the basics…simple and funky. And, this Friday, it’s about keeping both. Simple costuming, simplistic concepts, and basic, funky beats characterized the band, Devo!

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Flashback: Cheesy Cop Shows

chips tv showCop shows in the 80s were cheesy, yes.  But they were darn right FUN!

Here are a few flashbacks to a time when a CHP officer could patrol the L.A. freeways during the day and don a pair of roller-skates in the evening….


CHiPs (1977-1983)

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Flashback: 80s Flicks

sixteen candles

The 80s were a time of newness…a time of happiness…and a time of “geekiness!”

But, what a great time it was! If you were like me, you waited outside a theater or drive-in waiting for the next coming-of-age flick that would set your heart aflutter and your mind at ease…because, after all, we were all geeks. And, somehow, we were all in love with SOMEONE!


Sixteen Candles (1984)

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Flashback: Beat Street (1984)

beat streetAssemble your crews, make your way to the dance floor, and cue music.  It’s time to BATTLE…80s B-Boy Style!

Enter the movie, Beat Street.  Dance halls in the 80s were ripe with talent and unabridged creativity.  And, you know, they were just plain FUN!

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