Retromash have been lovingly collating collections of old catalogues that can be viewed and searched online. Scribbling down your choices, you would marvel at toy upon toy or the massive jewellery section with every gemstone sparkling on the pages. "Nowadays, there are so many features available on audio equipment that not all of them are readily understood," Argos explained kindly. Remember what it feels like to be 6 years old and (if youve been a good boy/girl) why not try and decide what you want for Christmas this year. Skip to main content. 1985 Browse the catalogues online by searching for Argos, Book of Dreams. You can take a walk down memory lane by checking out the website here. Given that Argos started in 1973 Ill probably try to get the earlier ones too. This year's Argos Black Friday (opens in new tab) deals are nearly here, but there's time to take a walk down memory lane before the sales begin. This Matchbox catalogue from 1984 cost 5p and is filled with absolute awesome It has been renamed The Book of Dreams for 2019, partly inspired by comedian Bill Bailey who famously dubbed the catalogue the "laminatedbookofdreams". If you have seen anything that looks like a bigger version of a lovable bear with the bottles, I think theyre either puppies or rabbits it would be great if you knew the name Ive been trying to find them for years, thanks. What u/badgeofdescension has uploaded to archive.org is more complete for the 1980s and 1990s than Argos' website was. Nostalgia overload at the ready. 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I never had either of them but they appeared in almost every Argos catalogue of the 80s and I just loved the box art. I have been waiting for years for someone to do something like this. Hi there. Great to see all those Argos catalogues over the years. Staines greengrocer explains why he has tomatoes while supermarkets struggle to fill shelves, Empty shelves have been seen in Tesco, Sainsbury's and other stores, but JS Fruiterers, in Staines, is full of fruit and vegetables, Car exploding into flames outside Guildford homes captured in dramatic photos, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service firefighters were called at around 3am with an eyewitness saying they heard a "pop" before a fire engulfed the vehicle, BBC to scrap licence fee for coronation of King Charles. TechRadar is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Not sure if you saw my main page about Argos catalogues? Id really LOVE to see the jewellery sections!!! Very hard to get hold of these days too. Im afraid Im not familiar with those toys you mentioned. It would cost you nearly 30 for the pleasure too, Back in 1978 digital watches were, like, the future. She said I could never dry my hair with that old one, I politely told her that when I was her age I used to dry my hair with it, it was either sit still for 10 minutes and let nan dry your hair or catch a cold and a bad stiff neck. Michael. I hope Argos re-considers bringing the printed one back. "Whether you shop by smartphone on your commute, pop in-store to browse the latest products or love to pore over the catalogue in the comfort of your home, Argos is the place to fulfil your Christmas dreams.". Just me?) It all sounds fairly reasonable and par for the course for an electric keyboard from the 80s but for some reason, Casio chose to build in an electric calculator as well. Uploaded by No breach of copyright intended to the owners of any property or product mentioned in this site. Well now, Argos has given you the chance to recreate those memories. Mini Munchman and Astro Wars are ones that I particular remember. Made in the UK. Poker to Pokemon The Evolution of Card Games The catalogues, which extend from 1974 onward, feature some classic tech and toys plus a few real oddities. I only cover up until about 1995. Everything passes, and everyone changes, as even Hay would acknowledge. Even as technology has changed and digital has taken over, the catalogue still exists in its paper form, just a smaller size version. It is Argos policy to offer the latest up-to-date merchandise. Seeing the cutting edge technologies of the personal stereos, radio cassette alarm clocks, ghetto blasters and VHS players is fantastic. Glad to hear you have happy memories of the Argos catalogue too! 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I do often wonder what happened to the products that were used for the photo shoots. My favourite section is definitely the Toys and Games. Joe v Action Force Unforgotten: Why did Nicola Walker leave and what happened to her character Cassie? If you werent around to shop for a pair of these themselves,then read on to discoverthe odd yet highly creative shoes that []. Top Ten Arnie Films Thought it kind of strange thing for people to buy but get the nostalgia but then I saw this, people really do sell anything on Ebay! 29/10/18 - 16:11 #1. Ive become hooked on collecting these Argos catalogues now. All of the catalogues, from the 1970s right through to. I wish you all the best with your search. Something went wrong, please try again later. This arrived today. The officer has been dismissed without notice after they uploaded a podcast episode to Spotify, in which they discussed the an incident on Christmas Day and made a number of inappropriate comments referring to his ex-partner. Im glad that your whole family enjoyed looking at them. We're talking, of course, about the annual winter perusal of the Argos catalogue. He's got them going back to the early 90s and digital versions of earlier ones. 1981 4pm - 7pm, Blinding Lights If you do happen to have it, I would be very grateful if you could send it to me. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. No? Argos Autumn/Winter 1987/88 catalogue. What happened to Nicola Walker in Unforgotten and how did her character DCI Cassie Stewart die? Hi. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Ive got most of them viewable as PDFs and I currently have 16 hard copies in my own collection. We definitely remember having Simon and Computer Battleship - "You sank my battleship!". 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Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! How big did your house have to be that you'd prefer to let a plastic jug of milk curdle all night next to your bed than walk to the kitchen in the morning to make a fresh brew? Browse the Argos catalogues from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, Some of these Pyrex items might still be in your cupboards today, Pound Puppies just waiting for a new home on someone's Christmas list, Plenty of options to keep your home clean in 1974. From 32 Bit to Live Stream: The Technological Evolution of Video Games, Audio Mashup How I edited Thunder In Your Heart, How I met Keith Harmer, the artist behind the amazing 80s Lamborghini Countach poster, This Matchbox catalogue from 1984 cost 5p and is filled with absolute awesome, Possibly my favourite magazine of all time, Poker to Pokemon The Evolution of Card Games. The product I want, a wardrobe, is still sold by Argos, but they've changed the code. Got a couple from the 70s and a few from the 80s. Husband of Epsom College headteacher died from 'shotgun wound' on school grounds, George Pattison is thought to have murdered his wife Emma Pattison and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie before killing himself. Have you managed to find catalogues from this era? Why Do People Collect Sports Memorabilia? Here are a few of my favourite pages but to see the rest just go over to the Argos catalogues page. Building a Home Arcade Machine Part 1 Thanks for your work, Michael. If you let me know what year you are interested in Im happy sending you a hi-res PDF in a private email. 1986 Knight Rider and Dukes of Hazzard. Argos Catalogue, 2001. Addeddate 2020-08-02 21:54:55 Coverleaf 0 Identifier argos-autumn-winter-1999-2000 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t36202901 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) But fear not! Check what you want from the Master Catalogue at the Selection Desk in the Showroom . ), as online shopping increases. 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