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Epic Win: Robie the Banker

Jan. 24, 2010

Submitted by Doug B, coin eater.

Robie made saving your coins fun. Well, the first few coins, anyway. He did always stick to the same routine, right down to the lick-lip. I believe you can still find Robie, at least around Christmas, at your local Radio Shack. I don’t know where the Robie from my childhood got to, so perhaps I’ll check around for a new one next holiday season.

» 12 Blasts From The Past

Epic Win: Tinkerbell Cosmetics

Jan. 23, 2010

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Submitted by Dot Tie, peel-off polish:

Tinkerbell Cosmetics was a line of makeup for little girls (1950s-1990s). As far as I know, their products are no longer manufactured. It’s sad to see that Tinkerbell is no longer producing cosmetics, because they made such memorable and fun products. I especially remember the distinctive perfume, the compact, and most of all the nail polish that peeled off.

» 15 Blasts From The Past

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Epic Win: McDonald’s Halloween Pails

Jan. 22, 2010

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Submitted by MQueen, who also smells of fries and chocolate:

Every Halloween, I would beg Mom to take us to Mcdonald’s so we could get these pails! I also used them for trick or treating. My brother and I had a blast. By the time Halloween was over, they smelled of fries and chocolate.

McDonald’s and its many products, commercials, and playlands sure bring out the nostalgia in this bunch!

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Epic Win: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jan. 22, 2010

Submitted by Shawn R, who just needs some tasty waves and a cool buzz:

This 1982 film, written by Cameron Crowe, featured an all star cast, though most of them had yet to become stars. Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Nicholas Cage, and Forest Whittaker all starred. It’s one of those movies that harkens back to a specific point in time (the ’80s) while still touching upon those universal “high school” themes. Tell us your favorite characters, scenes, and/or quotes in the comments!

» 6 Blasts From The Past

Epic Win: Heads Up Seven Up

Jan. 21, 2010

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Submitted by Kenny O, who cheated by peeking at the shoes:

This was everyone’s favorite rainy day activity in elementary school. A few problems: If you weren’t popular, no one ever touched your thumb. Or, if a boy picked a girl, it could have been taken to mean that he liked her. Cheating was easy: All you had to do was open your eyes and steal a peek at the shoes when you felt your thumb get tapped. You could also tap your neighbor’s thumb to trick him.

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