Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Game Board of the Week: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Parker Brothers; 1981)
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Ha! I had this game. I remember how HUGE Raiders was at the time and how little tie-in merchandise was available. There was the board game, the Topps cards, a sleeping bag and the soundtrack. There was also the 12 inch doll but I can't remember if I got that on Christmas of 81 or 82. Do you remember what year the doll came out John? Also, please post a pic of the TSR Escape from New York board game. Good times.
ReplyDeleteHi George,
DeleteI believe the toy Indy figure came out for Christmas of 1981, if I'm not mistaken. There were smaller action figures available, but I never got to buy them. Boy, would I love to get my hands on those today.
Oh my gosh, I loved the Escape from New York Board Game, but it's one I don't own. I may have to rectify that as well...!
Great memories!
best,
John