I’m skeptical about The Force Awakens, but the corresponding merchandise — in particular, this Micro Machines Millennium Falcon toy — has thrust a rose-tinted pair of nostalgia goggles upon me. Star Wars is back. Micro Machines are back. I have a lot of feelings right now.
Come with me to the fireplace and sit a while as we look back on the history of Micro Machines. These little toys were more of a ’90s favorite, but they began production in the late ’80s; the Micro Machines catalogue includes play-sets for tons of flicks that fall under the “genre fiction” category, from Aliens to Indiana Jones to Men In Black. Their eerie, hyperactive old commercials remain a YouTube favorite:
And, of course, their Home Alone appearance helped to seal their importance in the hearts of children everywhere.
Which Micro Machines did you have as a kid? Are you excited about their return?
(via io9, image via Rebel Scum, gif via Uproxx)
—Please make note of The Mary Sue’s general comment policy.—
Do you follow The Mary Sue on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, & Google +?
