It's spring cleaning time and that includes us. Our spring cleaning doesn't wreak havoc on your allergies, though. From now until April 22, you can enjoy 40 percent off discounts on select items in our eBay store. We're going to apply the discount to 250 items today, tomorrow, and Tuesday for the sale.
Sale items include virtually all of our comic books, a number of our wrestling figures, magazines, and other items. Truly something for everyone. Check it out.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Just In: WWF Arena Programs (1980s)
Browse our eBay store now for a fresh, hearty helping of WWF arena programs from the mid to late 1980s. These programs, distributed by WWF Magazine, were sold at arena events. Each issue features a collection of brief articles and previews of the then current superstars and happenings of the Federation.
These are tough to track down, since they weren't produced in as large of quantities as the monthly WWF Magazine. We've got a nice mix of programs, starting from 1985 and heading straight through 1992. The real bulk of the lot comes from 1987 through 1989. This means lot of Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Demolition, and many more.
Best yet, they're all priced to move. We've started price points at just $5 so you can get nostalgic and not have to sacrifice lunch tomorrow.
Click here to see the full section of programs.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Coming Soon: WWF Magazine Collection
Just when you thought we were slowing down we bring you a hefty WWF Magazine collection. Lots of great stuff from the mid-to-late 1980s and very early 1990s. We love the late '90s stuff as much as you do, but let's face it: that's readily available. You come to us for the truly cream of the crop.
We're still getting them in order here, but we'll leave you with a hint of what's to come this weekend:
- Programs from arena shows
- PPV programs
- Editions from the main WWF Magazine line
- WWF Spotlight
- Specialty editions (i.e. WWF Superstars)
We'll have our first listings some time Friday and likely spread the collection out through our eBay store through Sunday. Be sure to check back here for individual highlights of the collection and pricing.
The Retropolis on Twitter!
Just another way to get you in the know and keep you there. The Retropolis is now on Twitter! When we can't update you via our eBay store or blog, we'll do so through Twitter. The communication tool's flexibility allows us to update you, wherever we are. So start following us now and never be left out on what's happening with us.
The first five people to become followers of ours will receive a special 25 percent discount on their next order in our eBay store. Following never paid off so well!
The first five people to become followers of ours will receive a special 25 percent discount on their next order in our eBay store. Following never paid off so well!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Spotlight: Ultimate Warrior (Coliseum Video 1989)
There's a boatload of wrestling footage out there. Where to begin? We're starting this Spotlight section to focus on individual items from our eBay store. Several times each week, we'll select a few items and give them a closer examination. This will give you an idea of whether the item is right for you or not. Let's start with a popular Coliseum Video title:
The Ultimate Warrior (1989)
The Warrior catches a lot of grief in these more contemporary times. Fact remains the guy was immensely popular at his peak, as illustrated by Coliseum Video releasing three separate videos dedicated to him. Today we're going to look at the first of those three releases.

Recounting his first two years in the WWF, this video captures the Warrior at his peak. He went on to win the WWF title from Hulk Hogan not long after the release of this video. Though this should have signified the Warrior reaching the next level, it in fact exposed him as a one-dimensional character that made an awkward fit in numerous storylines.
The two-hour video features the following footage:
The Ultimate Warrior (1989)
The Warrior catches a lot of grief in these more contemporary times. Fact remains the guy was immensely popular at his peak, as illustrated by Coliseum Video releasing three separate videos dedicated to him. Today we're going to look at the first of those three releases.

Recounting his first two years in the WWF, this video captures the Warrior at his peak. He went on to win the WWF title from Hulk Hogan not long after the release of this video. Though this should have signified the Warrior reaching the next level, it in fact exposed him as a one-dimensional character that made an awkward fit in numerous storylines.
The two-hour video features the following footage:
- 1/27/88: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules
- WWF Intercontinental Title Match (8/29/88): The Ultimate Warrior vs. The Honky Tonk Man
- 12/7/88: The Ultimate Warrior vs. The Honky Tonk Man
- 2/3/89: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Greg Valentine
- 1/29/89: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Haku
- 2/15/89: The Ulitmate Warrior vs. Randy Savage
- Super Posedown (Royal Rumble - 1/15/89): The Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude
- WWF Intercontinental Title Match (Wrestlemania V - 4/2/89): The Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude
- 4/22/89: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude
- 5/8/89: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude
- 1.27.88: vs. Hercules - This was the Warrior's first big feud. The match is the somewhat famous encounter that saw a tug of war over the chain break out between the Warrior and Herc. Things ended in a stallmate, as the chain wound up snapping in half.
- 8.29.88: vs. The Honky Tonk Man - One of the most famous Warrior moments, as he unceremoniously squashed the Honky Tonk Man in less than 30 seconds at the first Summerslam. The victory gave the Warrior his first title in the WWF and ended Honky's impressive one-and-a-half year reign as the Intercontinental champ.
- 4.2.89: vs. Rick Rude - One of the notables of Wrestlemania V, this match saw the Warrior's first reign as IC champ finish and Rick Rude's lone reign begin.
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Just In: WWF LJN Posters
We were doing a bit of spring cleaning this week and uncovered a stack of posters from the WWF LJN Wrestling Superstars Collection. Collectors of the series know these colorful accessories are rarely found with their accompanying figures on the secondary market.
Instead of hoarding them for ourselves, we decided to scan them and add them to our eBay store. These, for the most part, are in fabulous shape. Best yet, we've priced them to move and attached free shipping to them. This is an ideal time to stock up on the often-missing accessories at a basement price.
Click here to view our selection of LJN posters.
Just In: '80s WWF Videos

We here at The Retropolis continue our efforts to bring you the largest selection of 1980s wrestling. We recently received a large shipment of cherry Coliseum Videos specifically from that era.
We've added them to our eBay store and best yet, we've got them priced to move. What could be better? Free shipping perhaps? You got it. You'll find this huge selection of videos attractively priced and with no attached shipping costs. Here's a sample of the videos added:
- Several volumes of the Best of the WWF series
Check back in the coming days to get a detailed rundown of our latest additions.
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