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The 1980s have become this strange kind of “in-between” decade that feels pretty recent and pretty old at the same time. So let’s refresh our memory, shall we?

The subreddit r/80sAmazing is full of nostalgic pictures that illustrate why the era was so iconic. From bold fashion styles to futuristic car designs, innovative computer games, and beyond, these trends defined a whole generation.

If you’re a 90s kid or even younger, don’t worry — curiosity for how things used to look and feel is enough to appreciate this list, too!

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    #2

    Oh Yes, Those Were The Days

    Stack of cassette tapes with handwritten labels showing nostalgic 80s memories and DIY mixtapes no longer common today.

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    UKGrandad
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hardest part was hitting 'record' at the exact moment the DJ stopped talking and the intro began.

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    #4

    Many Of Us Use To Do This. Remember?

    Close-up of an '80s cassette tape corner taped to prevent unraveling, showing parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah I'm old ,why'd you have to remind me ..

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    #5

    We Never Lost The Phone

    Vintage rotary phone with text about things never said in the 80s, highlighting parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    #7

    The Real Remote Control In The Very Early 80s

    Child using a vintage television as a remote control, illustrating parts of 80s life that don’t exist anymore.

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    #8

    It Was A Glorious Era Where Every "High-Tech" Clock Radio Featured A Red Digital Display Bright Enough To Be Seen From Low Earth Orbit

    Vintage General Electric digital clock radio with red LED display and analog FM-AM tuner, representing 80s technology nostalgia.

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    #9

    I Remember The Days Vividly

    Woman using a card catalog in a library, illustrating parts of our lives from the 80s that don’t exist anymore.

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    #10

    Pizza Hut 1980s - It Was A Great Place

    Old school Pizza Hut exterior with vintage buffet setup inside, reflecting parts of 80s life that don’t exist anymore.

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    #11

    Cutting Edge 80s Tech - Sony Walkman

    Vintage Sony Walkman with headphones, classic 80s music device showing parts of lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    #13

    The Way It Was

    Folded handwritten notes representing texting in the 80s showing nostalgic parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    Bec
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also good for finger football.

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    #15

    What Is This Thing?

    Two girls examining an old payphone outdoors, illustrating 80s posts about parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    Judes
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We still have a few public phones in Australia---and they're free.

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    #16

    The Way It Was

    Vicks VapoRub, Campbell’s soup, Canada Dry ginger ale, crackers, and classic TV cures from the 80s era childhood.

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    Saltypepper
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh staying home from school laying on the couch with a big ol blanket your favorite stuffy cartoons and chicken soup with vicks vapor rub loved being sick staying home from school.

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    #18

    Got My Fingers On The Record And Play Buttons Waiting For That Song To Come On The Radio

    Clear vintage Memorex cassette tape with colored reels, representing 80s technology and parts of our lives that no longer exist.

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    Paul C.
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember splashing out on some expensive tapes for recording and one of my cassette decks chewing it up first time of playing!

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    #19

    Back When It Was Possible

    80s nostalgia showing a suburban home and text about a shoe salesman supporting a family in 1987.

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    #21

    42 Years Ago Today, Detention Was Served

    Exterior of a high school building with dated 1984 text overlay reflecting 80s life moments now vanished.

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    #22

    April 8, 1989 - "The Look" By Roxette Became The #1 Song In America

    80s music duo Roxette posing with vintage fashion and hairstyle, showcasing iconic parts of 80s culture and style.

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    Liliana Spiro
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marie Fredriksson, sadly, passed away in 2019 after a long battle with cancer (brain tumor). Per Gessle has continued solo and by collaborating with other Swedish (mainly) artists

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    #25

    A Cool Movie From My Childhood

    Movie poster for Wargames showing 80s computer technology and young people illustrating 80s parts of life that don’t exist anymore.

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    #26

    "Max Headroom" Premiered On This Day In 1987....39 Years Already

    Retro 80s animated character wearing sunglasses with bold text showing nostalgic elements from the 80s era.

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    #27

    The Swatch Watch. They Were The Thing. Who Had One?

    Collection of colorful vintage watches from the 80s showcasing styles and designs that no longer exist today

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    Bec
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is rattling around in a drawer somewhere

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    #28

    First Smart Watch

    Michael Knight from the 80s TV show Knight Rider checking a smartwatch, representing 80s posts about lost parts of life.

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    G A
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure Richard Tracy had one first ( can't type the D name)

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    #29

    Cool Vibes!

    Two men in 80s style suits posing with guns by a car at sunset, reflecting 80s posts about parts of life gone.

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    Spark
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pastel colors and Jan Hammer's music! 🟦🟧🟨🩷

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    #30

    Beverly Hills Cop Is 42 Years Old?!

    Eddie Murphy in an iconic 80s cop movie poster sitting on a red convertible Mercedes, showcasing 80s life and style.

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    #31

    Which Breakfast Club Character Were You Most Like In High School?

    The Breakfast Club movie poster featuring five teenagers representing 80s culture and lifestyle.

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    #32

    Judging By The Receipt, This Kid Had The Best Christmas Ever

    Vintage 1981 Kmart salescheck showing Atari and classic games reflecting 80s life parts that don’t exist anymore.

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    #35

    And Oldie But A Goodie

    Black and white humorous lost poster featuring a man with an 80s hairstyle and mustache, referencing 80s nostalgia posts.

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    #37

    The Empire Strikes Back Was A Fantasic Movie. One Of The 80s Best

    Classic 80s movie poster showcasing iconic scenes and characters from Star Wars, reflecting parts of 80s life and culture.

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    Peter Bear
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The single best Star Wars movie, without question.

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    #39

    Ancient History?

    Old 80s computer encased in glass at a museum display, showing technology from parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    Michael Largey
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Er, I used it in my middle 30s. Does that museum have a spot for me?

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    #41

    Remember

    Family portrait with iconic 80s hairstyles, capturing nostalgic parts of 80s life that don’t exist anymore.

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    #42

    He Speaks The Truth!

    Cartoon characters discuss how '80s music reflects parts of our lives that don't exist anymore in nostalgic scene.

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    #43

    80s Dresscode

    Young man in 80s style cropped football jersey and short shorts on sidewalk, illustrating 80s life moments that don’t exist anymore.

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    CCLoos
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might be more of a 70s look. That's when Lynn Swann was in his heyday (the jersey he's wearing).

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    #44

    Who Used One Of These In The 80s?

    Vintage Polaroid Supercolor 635CL camera with rainbow stripe, representing 80s technology no longer common in everyday life.

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    UKGrandad
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro-tip: if you find a shoebox of Polaroid pictures in your parents' (or grandparents') room, DON'T LOOK AT THEM!

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    #47

    You Know It's True!

    Group photo of 1980s elementary school kids and teacher with vintage letter board showing parts of 80s life.

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    Mike F
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know it was the 80s, there were fewer than 30 kids in a class.

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    #48

    Boombox In The 80s? You Know You Did

    Man in 1980s style clothing carrying a large boombox on a city street, capturing a classic ‘80s lifestyle moment.

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    #49

    True 80s

    Man in leather jacket playing Atari while driving a Pontiac Trans Am, illustrating 80s lifestyle moments that no longer exist.

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    laura lee
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure Kitt drove theirself

    #50

    Remember Spuds Mackenzie - 1980s Bud Light Beer

    Three women and a dog in '80s summer attire posing with Bud Light cans, volleyball, and retro beach accessories.

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    #52

    Married With Children Premiered On Fox On April 5, 1987

    Cast of an iconic 80s TV show posing together, reflecting 80s lifestyle and fashion trends no longer common today.

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    #53

    Two V Fans, Apparently

    Two people in 80s style costumes eating snacks, showcasing parts of our lives from the 80s that no longer exist.

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    Heather Menard
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved it. The tesla truck reminds me of this show and their su glasses

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    #55

    V - Such A Great Show!

    Group of six people in 1980s style clothing posing against a yellow background, showcasing iconic 80s fashion and culture.

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    G A
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unzipping Jane Badler's uniform top was one of my life goals as a teenager...

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    #57

    On March 29, 1985 - Desperately Seeking Susan Was Released

    Poster of 80s movie Desperately Seeking Susan featuring iconic fashion and styles from parts of 80s lives that don't exist anymore.

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    #59

    Who Else Listened To This?

    Collage of 1980s music icons and graffiti art representing parts of 80s life that don’t exist anymore.

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    Paul C.
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    23 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hall and Oates, Brighton Centre 1984 about the third or fourth band myself and my new girlfriend went and saw. Think this came out not long after.

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    #61

    Who Remembers Chi-Chi's In The 1980s?

    Collage of classic '80s foods including a Chi-Chi's platter, fried dessert, and enchiladas with sides on colorful plates.

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    #62

    Team Coke Or Team Pepsi?

    Vintage Coca-Cola Classic and Pepsi soda cans from the 80s representing parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore

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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just my youthful imagination, but did Coke taste better back then?

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    #63

    We Know Who This Dog Is

    Pixelated 80s video game dog character with text about loving animals from posts about the 80s and past life moments.

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    Saltypepper
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That d**n dog got on my last nerve

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    #64

    Paperboy Fans?

    Screenshot of an 80s retro arcade video game showing a car and a bicyclist at a street intersection with pixelated graphics.

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    #65

    I Never Could Beat This Thing. Could Anyone Else Here Do It?

    Partially solved Rubik's Cube on a dark surface, representing nostalgic 80s moments and parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    Bec
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After we got one for Christmas my dad solved it late at night and shouted YES! and it woke us up ☺️

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    #66

    Akira (1988). The One That Started It All

    Futuristic 1980s motorcycle and character from Akira illustrating 80s posts about parts of our past that no longer exist.

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    Jason Romine
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely not "the one that started it all". SpeedRacer, StarBlazers, Robotech, and Voltron would all like a word with this meme.

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    #67

    Vhs Rewinder - Who Remembers This?

    Black vintage VHS player with three VHS tapes, representing 80s technology that no longer exists.

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    Saltypepper
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope,we just rewind it after it was over in the vcr..

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    #69

    Who Knew It Would End Up This Way In The Future?

    Group of teenagers dressed in 80s style clothing representing parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    #70

    The Money Pit Premiered In Theaters This Week In 1986!

    Couple sitting on roof holding sold sign, representing 80s homes and lifestyles shown in nostalgic posts about the 80s.

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    #72

    Not The Beretta You Were Thinking About

    White 1980s vintage car parked in a suburban driveway showcasing classic design from the 80s era.

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    laura lee
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which Beretta was I thinking about?

    #73

    Jam Pants - Who Had Some?

    Group of young people wearing colorful 80s fashion, showcasing styles from posts about the 80s and vanished lifestyle trends.

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    Jason Romine
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You think anyone wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys?

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    #75

    Who Watched Conan In The Movie Theater?

    1980s Conan the Barbarian poster showing warrior and female fighter with swords and fiery background.

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    Iván Galarraga
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women"

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    #77

    Anyone Else Thing This Album Cover Was So Cool, Back In The Day?

    80s-inspired fantasy artwork of a sea dragon emerging from waves, capturing nostalgic parts of our lives from that era.

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    Russell Bowman
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original Molly Hatchet album cover beats them all Artwork by Frank Frazetta

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    #78

    Did You Have A Beeper ?

    Vintage pager and public phone booth illustrating 80s technology from parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    Mike F
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one of those cursed things when I ran the store in Kalamazoo. When I quit I ran it over with my car.

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    #79

    On April 7, 1989 - Major League Premiered

    Baseball with a red mohawk and sunglasses flying over vintage Major League player card portraits from the 80s.

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    #81

    It’s Friday Night In 1987, Which Movie Are You Seeing?

    Retro shopping mall sign featuring Radio Shack and a Valley 4 Plex movie listing popular 80s films.

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    #82

    Who Was A Fan Of Tempest?

    Vintage arcade game machine showing high scores, representing 80s nostalgia and parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    #84

    Found The Flagg In The Wild

    Collection of vintage 80s G.I. Joe toys and playsets showcasing parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore.

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    Jason Romine
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's an antique mall in Virginia Beach that specializes in vintage and retro toys (largest collect on the East Coast, they claim) that had one of these for a while. Some lucky b@st@rd scooped it up though. Wasn't me.😑

    #86

    Who Used To Like To Watch This Show?

    Empty living room from an 80s TV show set with large windows and carpeted floor reflecting 80s life parts.

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    #88

    Who Remembers Vanguard?

    Vintage 80s arcade game cabinet Vanguard with colorful side art, showcasing a nostalgic part of life that no longer exists today.

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    #89

    Who Had One Of These As A Kid?

    Transformers vintage toy packaging from the 80s showcasing collectible parts of a childhood that don’t exist anymore.

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    Bec
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I had 1. Can't really play Transformers with 1.

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    #90

    Who Had A Vectrex? Not Me, But I Wanted One

    Vintage 1980s video game console with wired controllers showing pixelated graphics of a tennis-like game scene.

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    #91

    G.i. Joe A Real American Hero

    Animated characters from an 80s action cartoon scene, including soldiers and a female hero, with jets flying overhead.

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    #92

    Yes, I Am A Gi Joe Fan - Picked Up The Sharc Using Credit Card Points

    GI Joe Sharc Tooth toy from the 80s in original packaging, showing a nostalgic part of our lives no longer common today.

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    #94

    I Love Gi Joe Toys

    G.I. Joe action figure and vehicle toy set from the 80s, showcasing nostalgic parts of our childhood lives.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure that's a modern one though.

    #96

    Rare Silverhawks™ Toy Poster By Kenner® (1986)

    SilverHawks action figures and characters showcase 80s toys and nostalgia from parts of our lives that don’t exist anymore

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    SCP 4666
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Partly metal, partly real....Silverhawks

    #97

    Who Wants To Play Some Xevious?

    1980s retro pixelated arcade shooter game with airplane flying over forest and coastline, showing vintage 80s gameplay.

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    MiauMiau
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha. I’m actually playing the NES version right now. I’ve already reached the final boss.

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    #98

    A True Fan Would Know

    Three people in colorful 80s fashion and hairstyles, referencing iconic 80s music and style culture.

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    Star Castle

    Vintage Star Castle arcade machine showcasing classic 80s gaming technology no longer common today.

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    Smeghead Tribble Down Under
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time Pilot was my favourite. Would give my right arm for the original arcade game.