Like many kids of the 80′s, I was a He-Man-aholic. I had the Castle Greyskull and Horde playsets, a battalion of characters, accessories and vehicles. My parents spoiled me with that stuff, and it all ended up in a yard sale along with all sorts of gems including J.I. Joes, Transformers, and my beloved Star Wars characters. I am certain that had I held onto these things, they would be put on display in my home, and my friends would think that I am a big nerd. Then again, I suppose I am a nerd in other ways, so it really does not matter.
While exploring some retro inspired art, we came across the portfolio of Robert Burden, which shows off all the remnants of my toy box. The images are amazing, albeit limited edition and thus expensive, and there’s certainly something there for the older generation. We are particularly fond of the Battlecat print, which wouldn’t even look weird hanging above your fireplace. Okay, it would probably launch you into the nerd stratosphere, but it certainly wouldn’t be uncool to an 80′s kid. Check out the sweet links to other artists (and perhaps future features) on Burden’s site.
