The late 70s and early 80s saw an explosion of the much loved and now sought after retro tabletop and handheld games. Big brands like CGL, Coleco, Grandstand, MB Games, Palitoy, Nintendo and Tomy battled it out for the top spot. In the end a few joined forces to become today's household names. View Master earned its place in many homes, bringing a host of edutainment reels from classic American shows like "Batman and Robin" and "The A-Team" thru to their Travel Series and Special Subjects. Nowadays we value vintage products because of their investment appeal, fun factor and, of course, nostalgia.
Dressing your mantelpiece or walls may involve vintage action figures or a movie poster as the graphics make fantastic wall art. But for a different type of dressing up and a more creative pastime, vintage knitting books are good companions. We transport the past into our present day lives as we reminisce, or look for fresh ideas or new ways to relax and unwind. As Charlie Chaplin once said, "A day without laughter is a day wasted". So whether it's an old flick now on DVD or a lo-tech moment following a stressful day, then maybe pulp fiction like a Mad Comic could be the thing that soothes the most tightly wound thinker.