Mattel Electronics – cool retro-gaming artwork ads

Kool-Aid Man, Burger Time, Tron… I love the artwork on these Mattel Electronics video game ads from 1983/4.

US. Legion of Superheros. 1983.

US. Legion of Superheros. 1983.

 

US. The Defenders. 1983.

US. The Defenders. 1983.

 

US. The Defenders. 1983.

US. The Defenders. 1983.

 

US. Nightforce. 1983.

US. Nightforce. 1983.

 

USA. Amethysts. 1984.

USA. Amethysts. 1984.

 

US. The Warlord. 1983.

US. The Warlord. 1983.

PAC-MAN… a pellet-popping, ghost-dodging classic

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Pac-Man was developed by Namco and released in 1980. Probably the most well-known arcade game and an icon of popular culture, Pac-Man has spawned a multitude of games, clothing, a TV series, music and merchandise sold worldwide. TVTA is pleased to present a selection of International adverts featuring the little yellow dude.


Pac-Man watches. US. The Incredible Hulk. 1984.


France. Pif Gadget. 1983.

Pac-Man tabletop video game. France.PIf Gadget. 1983.


US. Groo. 1989;

Pac-Man. US. Groo. 1989;


UK. Eagle. 1983.

Pac-Man Colgate toothpaste promotion. UK. Eagle. 1983.


Pac-Man French pressing 7 inch vinyl record, sang by Willy. 1983. Polydor Records.

Pac-Man French pressing 7 inch vinyl record, sang by Willy. 1983. Polydor Records.



France. Picsou. 1984.

Pac-Man double screen handheld electronic game. France. Picsou. 1984.


France. Pif Gadget. 1984.

Ms. Pac-Man handheld electronic game. France. Pif Gadget. 1984.


Pac-Man bubblegum money box. Hamleys. UK. 1983.


Post updated October 2018 with new images.