Yesterday I read the news that Toys R Us is going to liquidate entirely rather than restructure debt meaning that the last national toy chain in the US is shuttering its doors for good. Over the years I witnessed the closures of Children’s Palace, K.B. Toys, and FAO Schwarz, and although I was dissatisfied or … More Random Memories of a Toys R Us Kid
Ralston was known for their licensed cereal brands in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. If there was a property popular with children, a shopper could be pretty certain that Ralston would dump some processed nuggets in a box and slap a logo on it for a quick buck. Ralston-Purina sticks to making pet food and … More Batman Cereal (Ralston, 1989)
Not even two months ago I wrote about the death of professional wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes and lamented that wrestling fans see their favorites pass away at a frighteningly alarming rate. Today I’m paying tribute to yet another icon of the squared circle who lost his match to father time far too young. In the … More In Memory of Rowdy Roddy Piper
