Born In '83. Posting an Updated Illustration From 4 Years Ago of the Stuff That Shaped My Life In the 80's and 90's

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OmegaRainicorn@reddit

I had to comment again because I love the variety of representation on this. Thanks so much for having a Cricket doll and Yum Yums. And of course Jem and Rainbow Brite.

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Msbartokomous@reddit

If you ever make a print of this, I’m interested!

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Where_Is_Bucky@reddit

Also shout out to the M.U.S.C.L.E. figure at the top.

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Crabcakefrosti@reddit

Does the bow tie (bottom left) represent Problem Child?

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Okay, so, that one really, truly, notably is a deep cut specific to me. When I was a little kid I had a chunky red plastic bow tie with little colored lights that would blink. It wasn't a name brand thing or a notable toy line. But it's a real product that I loved and wanted to add.

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Crabcakefrosti@reddit

Nice! I’m an 83 myself and this really takes me back to simpler times

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ineffable_my_dear@reddit

I gotta save this post to come back and give it the attention it deserves to but wow, so rad! Every time I think, “but what about…?” there it is!

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walter_grimsley@reddit

Some real deep cuts here. Shout out to the Professor calculator, Glow-Worm, and the McDonald's Christmas Baby Fozzie Bear!

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General_Departure583@reddit

My the ghostbusters happy meal was my favorite of all time followed closely by the Michael Jordan happy meal.

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Crayola_ROX@reddit

The deepest of cuts. Then I remembered the oatmeal with the gummy bears inside and scoured the pic to no avail 🥲

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

Oh my god, Under Cover Bears!! Thank you! I forgot all about those and will include them in the update version!

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General_Departure583@reddit

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Dude you nailed it! Fellow 83 here and this hits hard. I have always wanted to recapture that magic we experienced but never had a road map. You have created the roadmap to follow!

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Stwltd@reddit

No books?

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Sit_Ubu_Sit-Good_Dog@reddit

Is that Joe Carter?

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

Bo Jackson actually!

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Sit_Ubu_Sit-Good_Dog@reddit

I’ll allow it.

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ChickenArise@reddit

Bo knew

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ChickenArise@reddit

Liar, the Power Glove shaped no lives!

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

I'm ready and willing!

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Buttercreamdeath@reddit

Am I blind? Where's Big Bird? Where's Sesame Street? SOMEONE TELL ME?!

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babyBear83@reddit

Op has apparently made one before but then added more after hearing suggestions.

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

Thank you for helping to clarify, u/babyBear83 !

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JaxxisR@reddit

Are you asking how to get to Sesame Street?

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Buttercreamdeath@reddit

Yes!

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

Hi! The origination of this illustration was to draw out all the toys, foods, clothes that were relevant to my childhood. Now that it's getting attention though I'll be doing an update that incorporates a wider reach. : )

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OmegaRainicorn@reddit

I’m glad the Little Pony you chose was Galaxy! She’s always been one of my favorites.

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

My wife would love you. : )

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Tinyhulk27@reddit

Only 2- 3 things I don't recognize.

Red and black thing next to the hamburger food fighter action figure, above Bigfoot pizza

.... and it looks like a similar one with grey robot face? between Hacky sac and choco taco by Jacob's ladder. On left side of picture.

And the game system? Under the hamburger food fighter and above the Bigfoot pizza?

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ABH1979@reddit

Yeah, I had the same question about that thing to the left of the Food Fighter. Maybe another cereal box toy.

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Tinyhulk27@reddit

Think it's some sort of plane/ car and thing on back in the trigger to launcher.? Like a looking from a top down view?

Still don't know though.

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

Spinjas. I'll try to think of a way to better convey them.

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ReverendDizzle@reddit

Damn the detail and reach.

They even included a Tonka Supernaturals figure.

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ireladd@reddit (OP)

I think you're the first one to correctly identify it as a Supernatural figure! Goes to show how many of the 80's toys used that hologram effect, which I loved.

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MOSbangtan@reddit

This is so cool! I have so many follow up questions

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DukeMcFarley@reddit

This is awesome! I really appreciate you creating this…it’s a really nostalgia bomb. 🍻

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whoaroadtoad@reddit

Dude totally forgot about the Bigfoot pizza!

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JaxxisR@reddit

No Pogs?

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BertTheChimneySweep@reddit

Proton pack is present. You've got the tools, you've got the talent.

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kayeffdee@reddit

Ice cream cones cereal!!! I miss that!

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SalukiKnightX@reddit

I’m seeing the California Raisins but Smurfs, Bozo, Underdog, Looney Tunes, 80’s LA Raiders, 90’s Chicago Bulls & 85 Bears, John Hughes movies, wood couches with intricate design cushions, wood paneled walls and paper bag book covers weren’t a thing?

Nitpicking aside, awesome piece.

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