80's Toys Archives - The Retro Retake

A Peek Inside Christmas 1984 W/ Toys “R” Us Christmas Circulars

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

1984 was a great year for toys, and flipping through these Toys “R” Us Christmas circulars makes that obvious fast. Page after page is packed with the brands that ruled the toy aisles, with Hasbro and Mattel showing up everywhere, …

Dozzzy Goes Night-Night: The Forgotten Sleepy Toy from Galoob

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

A resurfaced 1987 commercial featuring The Cosby Show’s Rudy and Peter has brought Galoob’s forgotten bedtime toy Dozzzy back into the spotlight. With glowing eyes, a soothing voice, and a built-in cassette player, this short-lived plush is once again sparking nostalgic curiosity decades later.