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Below are most of the Dino Drac blog archives. Certain categories may be excluded to keep things tidier. If you notice any typos, pretend you didn’t.

  • Dino Drac’s 25 Days of Christmas!

    Welcome to Dino Drac’s 25 Days of Christmas! From now through December 25th, I’ll be posting a little something, every single day. Remember to check back, because I won’t be plugging this often! 12/18: Kay-Bee’s Christmas Sale! (1989) Here’s a Kay-Bee Toys circular from the 1989

  • Dino Drac’s December Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s December Funpack is here! Actually, most of them have already been shipped, and some have already arrived! (With the holiday insanity at the USPS, I wanted to get these out as early as possible!) Subscriptions are maxed out, and I only have a couple of spares to offer this mo

  • 1984 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

    Well, it’s finally time for The Purple Stuff Podcast’s annual review of an old Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! And we’ve picked a truly stellar example. Let’s head back to 1984! Yes, it’s the 58th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which aired live on November 22nd, 1984.

  • Dino Drac’s November Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s November Funpack is here, and actually, if you’re a subscriber, you might already have it! All subscriber boxes have been shipped, because this month’s box is time-sensitive and I wanted to make sure they all got there before the parade! As is tradition, the November Funp

  • The Mausoleum of Madness!

    Welcome to Dino Drac’s Mausoleum of Madness! Here you’ll find daily drops of creepy collectibles from my personal collection, all never previously seen on the site. Everything from eerie ephemera to terrifying toys. There are some major gems waiting to be featured here! Feature now com

  • Fright Night 1987 TV Broadcast!

    The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is here, and this one could only be served in the cold, black heart of the Halloween season. (Well, I guess we could’ve released it in April or May, but it sure wouldn’t hit the same.) Join us as we march through the October 1987 network television premi

  • Dino Drac’s 2024 Halloween Funpack!

    It’s finally time for Dino Drac’s 2024 Halloween Funpack! If you’re already a subscriber, good news: Your box has already been shipped, and will be there soon! If you’re not a subscriber, I have some spares that I can offer on an individual basis. Supplies are limited, and the Hall

  • Purple Stuff: Spooky Songs, Volume XI!

    The wait is over! It’s time for one of The Purple Stuff Podcast’s most important annual traditions, where we give your Halloween playlists a boost with song suggestions that you probably never considered before. Yes indeed, it’s time for SPOOKY SONGS, VOLUME ELEVEN! Me and Jay from S

  • Dino Drac’s Spooky September Funpack!

    Dino Drac’s Spooky September Funpack is here, and it’s a banger! This one will fill you with so much Halloween spirit, your eye might pop out of your head like the guy from Friday the 13th Part 3. It’s a boo-tiful bounty of high-end haunted collectibles, with an emphasis on quality o

  • Purple Stuff: Werewolves & Wolf Creatures!

    The Purple Stuff Podcast is howlin’ into the Halloween season with a jumbo-sized episode that’s many (full) moons in the making. Prepare yourselves for eight great WEREWOLVES and WOLF CREATURES from all walks of pop culture! Now, this being us, it’s definitely not a list of the most

  • Purple Stuff: Blockbuster Video in 1994!

    The bold blues, the stench of popcorn, and the telltale hum of fluorescent lighting. Are you ready to take a trip back to you-know-where? In the latest Purple Stuff Podcast, we’re using our time-bending powers to visit Blockbuster Video in 1994! No, really, that’s what this episode is

  • Dino Drac’s Eerie August Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s Eerie August Funpack is here, and as is tradition, it kicks off three straight months of ALL-SPOOKY Funpacks! These are always the most popular boxes I put together, and I’m very happy with what’s in store! Please note that subscriptions are currently closed. If you want

  • Dino Drac’s July Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s July Funpack is here! It’s the last stand before the spooky season, and I’m making it count with a subtly summery box that goes perfectly with the 500-degree weather we’re having. Subscriptions are currently maxed out, but I have a small number of spare Funpacks that I

  • Dino Drac’s June Funpack is here!

    Well, I have bad news for any non-subscribers who see this. This month’s Funpack is already sold out! Hey, it happens! It’s possible that I might have a few left after I do my final counts, so if you want to get on the waiting list, you can email me. But this post is really

  • Purple Stuff Podcast: The Bowling Show!

    For this month’s Purple Stuff Podcast, we’re visiting a mystical, magical bowling alley that’s trapped in the early ‘90s. You will never find a more wretched hive of fun and gluttony. Those alleys were ground zero for some of our favorite childhood memories. These bizarre, cold cav

  • Dino Drac’s May Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s May Funpack is here, and it’s a hot one, stuffed with everything from cool toys to awesome snacks to a whole freakin’ book about Voltron. Your three primary interests, all in one box! UNITED STATES ONLY! Subscriptions are currently closed, but I have a fair number of spar

  • Purple Stuff: The Soda Show, Part II!

    Almost four years later, and we’re finally ready to drop the sequel to one of the most popular Purple Stuff Podcast episodes ever. Get set for another eight great sodas… it’s THE SODA SHOW: PART II! Me and Jay from Sludge Central didn’t hear of water until we were in our twenties.

  • Dino Drac’s April Funpack is here!

    Well, this month’s Funpack post is going up late, but here’s the good news: If you’re a subscriber, it’s already been shipped out! For the rest of you, I’m afraid to say that spares are VERY limited this month. If you’d like to get on the list for one, please email me! (dinosau

  • Purple Stuff Podcast: The Frankenstein Show!

    We’re a few weeks late with this podcast, but what can you expect from an episode that’s 206 years in the making? The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is all about FRANKENSTEIN. (Or more accurately Frankenstein’s Monster, if you’re the type who cares.) The big man has provided so much e

  • Dino Drac’s March Funpack is here!

    Not a moment too soon and probably six moments too late, Dino Drac’s March Funpack is here! It’s a boxful of old collectibles, new collectibles, hot candy, salty snacks, and a Sonya Blade temporary tattoo that allegedly lasts for days. Everything you’ve ever wanted! Subscriptions are