Tommy Vega
Toys, commercials, cartoons, kid culture
Articles by Tommy Vega
Recess Royalty: The 12 Lunchboxes That Ran the 80s Yard
A gleefully gossipy ranking of 12 lunchboxes that ran 80s recess, complete with art, smells, dents, trade value, and survival tips.
September 4, 2026•15 min read
The 3 Minutes That Ruined Us: Optimus Prime’s Death
Optimus Prime’s death isn’t just sad, it’s a staged childhood mugging. The movie lingers, Peter Cullen breaks you, then the franchise sells you grief ...
August 29, 2026•8 min read