“Sweet dreams you can’t resist… N-E-S-T-L-E-S…” Whew . . . that jingle had a chokehold on us! Nestlé Alpine White commercials felt less like ordinary candy ads and more like some soft-focus, Maxfield Parrish-style dream: full of glowing, snowy-white visuals, …
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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, …
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If you grew up watching holiday TV, there’s a good chance Rankin/Bass helped define what “Christmas season” feels like. Founded in New York by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, the company produced a long run of seasonal specials that …
Read moreA Guide to 20 Rankin/Bass Christmas & Winter Holiday Specials (1964–2001)
October nostalgia hits different! That’s the spirit behind the Retro Halloween Grab Bag, a small seasonal release packed with nostalgic collectibles, candy, and throwback charm. What started as a one-off idea turned into a tiny time capsule of Halloween memories; …
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It’s August 12, 2025, and McDonald’s just pulled us straight back into childhood. All that’s missing is the PlayPlace and the smell of warm apple pies drifting through the air. The gang’s all here: Ronald, Grimace, the Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese, …
Remember when hitting play on MTV promised a nonstop feed of music videos, not reality TV drama or 24/7 episodes of Ridiculousness? For one glorious week this year, the channel will bring back our nostalgic wish for music videos! According …
From Family Restaurant to K‑Café: Kmart’s Culinary Legacy Before the age of coffee chains or mini bistros tucked into retail stores, there was a different kind of in‑store dining. It wasn’t about $6 lattes or elaborate frappes — it was …
Welcome to The Retro Retake . . . THE BLOG. In a world where everyone’s chasing the next viral TikTok or podcast moment, here I am… starting a blog. How retro, right? But here’s the thing; social media timelines move …