Barbie and The Rockers Tray Puzzle

28 Jun

Posted by Celeste in Toys

When the popular Jem doll came out in 1985, naturally Mattel had to make a competing Barbie doll. The result was Barbie and The Rockers.

That’s Barbie, Dana, Diva, Dee Dee, and Derek. Ken was also in the band, but he didn’t join the band until 1987, and this puzzle is from 1986.

I personally had Diva, and like all the dolls she came with a cassette tape which I still have. It includes such classics as “Dressin’ Up,” “Born With A Mike,” “Stretchin’ It,” and, of course, “The Rockers™ Theme.” Party on!

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Tags: 1986, 80s, barbie, doll, puzzle

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Potato Head Kids

06 Jun

Posted by Celeste in Toys

Everyone knows about Mr. Potato Head and his wife Mrs. Potato Head. But did you know that starting in 1986 there were a whole mess of Potato Head Kids with their own cartoon and toys?

Potato Head Kids

Above are Buster, Peeler, Potato Dumpling, and Capt’n Kid, which are all that remain of my Kids. At one time I also had the Potato Head Clubhouse, Spud (who, by the way, was voiced by Breckin Meyer in the cartoon!), and Sir Scallop. They were sold in stores, but several of the Kids were also given away as Happy Meal toys in 1987 & 1992 and in Wendy’s Kids Meals in 1988.