That 80s Dude
John Toma ⚡️ That 80s DudeAuthor of Nostalgia Nation — Physical media, collecting culture, and Gen X shenanigans. 80s & 90s nostalgia through games, VHS/DVDs, CDs & vinyl, comics, cards, toys… the joy of nostalgic things.
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Rest in Peace Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart | Album Image
There are singers, and then there are voices you recognize instantly.
Tyler was behind Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding Out for a Hero, and It’s a Heartache, and sadly, she passe...
If These Summers Could Have Lasted Forever
Image: Nostalgia Nation Magazine (Issue 4 - July 2026)
I’m not sure exactly when it happened, but somewhere along the way, summer changed.
Not the season itself. The sun still shows up. Kids still get out of school. The smell of barbecue...
Traveled with my Switch this week
I was in Anaheim for a quick trip earlier this week, and to tell you the truth, I almost never have time to game when I’m traveling for work. But this time I made it a point to make time before making that cheddar.
I made the video below f...
I bet you didn’t know this about Duck Hunt
Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cart | Photo by John Toma (That 80s Dude)
There are certain sounds and moments that don’t fade.
The click of the NES Zapper.
The buzz of a CRT.
And that dog… that smug, pixelated menace… popping up out of...
So… I changed the name.
If you’ve been around here for a bit, you may have noticed right away…
Things look a little different.
After a lot of thinking (and definitely too much coffee), I decided to shift this publication from Nostalgia Nation to That 80s Dude, w...
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