A Child in the 80's

I don’t think I have ever blogged about a ‘movie’ but here goes…

Several weeks ago a friend told me about a Transformers movie that was being made. I ‘Ask’ed, at ask.com, if there was ‘an official website for transformers the movie.’ There was. I can’t tell you how long I spent on the site because I don’t even know myself. I was just completely ecstatic.

As someone who can remember writing ‘1984’ on papers in school, I was literally a child in the 80’s; not a toddler, not a baby, but a child. In fact a classmate of mine from High School, who is now a member of a Grammy winning rock band, Bowling for Soup, recently wrote a song entitled ‘1985.’

I would normally not even afford a group like this a mention, especially since I do not endorse their music in any way; however, this one particular song has become very popular. I find it a little humorous because not only has it become popular with people in my generation- but also with teenagers! It’s just funny that all these ‘kids’ seem to like something they know nothing about.

Anyway… I digress...

I remember my childhood 80’s days. I remember the Transformer toys, the ones that are referred to as G1 (Generation 1) on eBay auctions. I guess that means a tiny bit of time has passed since they were released. O well, it doesn’t matter… I can’t wait to see the movie! Whoever had the idea to make a movie of an 80’s toy had to be none other than an 80’s child themselves.

You see, these days, all kids do is Playstation, X-box, or Nintendo. (And I don’t even know if they do Nintendo anymore!) My brother and I didn’t even own a Nintendo until we were at least 12 or 13, and then it was still the original. (I guess you could call it the G1 Nintendo.)

My mind starts wondering to all of those 80’s toys…

Voltron; G.I. Joe; The Get-a-Long Gang; Gummi Bears; ThunderCats; Wuzzles; Strawberry Short Cake; He-Man; My Little Pony; Rainbow Brite; Silver Hawks; Smurfs; Care Bears; Popples; Mask; Wheeled Warriors; Gobots; The Justice League; Pound Puppies…

I think I might have had too many toys! Did I miss any? I am sure I did. I have included some links to just a few sites I have found that really seem to bring back some memories. Here’s to all you 80’s kids… enjoy!