80s

Mattel Release ‘Ladies of the 80s’ Barbie Range

Mattel have recently announced their latest line of the dolls, title ‘Ladies Of The ’80s’.

Released just in time for Christmas, the range includes Debbie Harry and Joan Jett who go on sale in December, and Cyndi Lauper who goes out in January. Not sure why Cyndi is release after Christmas.

Here’s a couple of pics on what the dolls look like:

Cyndi Lauper

Deborah Harry

Mattel will also have a Barbara Streisand doll out this month, athough from what I read she’s not officially part of the 80s range.

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A new theme for Only The 80s?

I’m currently looking for a new theme for the site. When I initially created it, it was on the list of ‘to do’ things, but I never got around to it (sound familiar?).

In the meantime, if anyone would like to design me a new theme for the site, please leave a comment at the bottom of the post.

My only requirements are for a three column layout, and some space to put advertising and adsense (I need to pay for my webhosting :- ). Oh and of course, I need a 80’s feel to the layout ……

If I like it and end up using it, I will let the lucky person have some (permanent) aknowledgement and advertising space on my site.

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Aussie online radio station that plays the 80s

The are plenty of 80s radio stations online, but I was surprised to find one here in Australia. It’s 77.4 FM on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Tried it out today and I love it. I enjoyed listening to the 80s music whilst playing the 80s flash games that can be found on the website too.

Check it out here!

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