Skeletor, Jem, Gumby & Pokey, and Stretch...

...my favorite Holiday Ad Campaign this year.

Skeletor - so clearly the best of the excepionally clever Happy Honda Days ad series 

featuring Retro Toys - he even got a second spot!

More ads from the campaign here 

And the toys singing Holiday Songs here

Rad Peugeot 208 Car Ad Creates Live Action 'Wacky Racers'

See more concept design work for the ad here

Super Retro STAR WARS Art Poster by Paul Shipper

So Awesomely Nostalgic! 

By Paul Shipper via The Geeky Nerfherder

30 Years Ago - "Rhodey" Rhodes Is Iron Man

Tony Starks's drinking ultimately required Rhodey to become Iron Man 

in February 1983's issue #170 of  The Invincible Iron Man.

Details and above scan via this site.

When I got into comics a bit later in 80's - Tony was mostly recovered - but Rhodey was still 

frequently piloting the suit. They were kind of like co-Iron Men. And of course Tony was tinkering 

with various next-gen tech that would lead to War Machine, as well as his own upgraded suits.

Additional panels via this super Rhodey Tumblr

X-Mas Papercrafts Retro Style @ Paper Toy & Disney Family

Need some last minute decorations? 

Here are some DIY printable figures and sources. 

These are just few of my faves with a bit of Retro Appeal.

 Search the Noel tag @ Paper Toy for more styles, PDFs, and links to artists.

And get PDFs for these nostalgic styles and more @ Disney Family Fun

Sweet Princess Bride Reunion Photo - EW.com

Happy Birthday! Mark Hamill

Teen Idol stuff via these sites

Toy Masters - Documentary Reveals the History of He-Man - Preview Trailer

Toy Design - it's not all fun and games. Preview of what looks to be a fascinating documentary on the history of one the most successful toy lines of all times. Reveals the drama surrounding the big rivalry over who actually created He-Man as well as the artistic conflict between the TV series makers and Mattel. Via Cartoon Brew. More info @ http://www.toymastersmovie.com/

...And Speaking of Shield Throwing - Captain America's Classic 60's Cartoon Theme Song

Original Trilogy Nostalgia - Gallery of 113 Seldom Seen Star Wars Photos - Imgur

113 seldom seen Star Wars photos - Imgur

 Click through to see a fantastic gallery of alternate promotional photos, cast and crew candids, cut and behind the scenes shots from the Classic Trilogy. Here are a just few personal faves.