Hello guys and dolls. It’s been awhile since NERDSociety has sat down to catch up with the truly outrageous fans of the Jem and the Holograms community. Part 1 was a look at the fantastic Milky Mixer, which can be read here. The interviews continue though and I hope to get more of these posted in the coming months. My goal for this series of interviews was always to showcase the awesome nature of Jem fans. Now dust off those earrings and shine with some glitter ‘n gold, because Part 2 in this exclusive series of interviews starts now!

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The year was 1985 and cartoons had never been better. An entire lineup of animated awesomeness was available for young boys and girls to enjoy. There was a little something for everyone. All kinds of stories could be told on Saturday morning and eventually in weekday syndication. There was one show though that came along with all the glamour and glitter, fashion and fame that kids weren’t even aware they needed in their life.

Jem and the Holograms came out at a time when music videos and high fashion were being given a lot of exposure. Hasbro, Marvel Productions, and Sunbow …

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“It’s show time Synergy!” This was just a simple phrase uttered by a rock star that unleashed a world of music and magic in a cartoon known as Jem and the Holograms. There are many things that can define the 80’s, and to forget about the cultural impact of Jem and the Holograms s a crime against pop culture itself. Since this is a New Year and a new chance to look back monthly on some exciting vintage toys from yesteryear, what better way to start all the vintage toy goodness than by looking at the name that says it all: …

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The Misfits are gonna get ya! Hasbro and Integrity Toys recently released the three original Misfits in updated doll form and right now we are going to look at the head Misfit: Pizzazz! Read on for all the details on the outrageously mean villainous from Jem and the Holograms.

The main box with sleeve is simply breathtaking. Much like the boxes for Jem and the Holograms, Integrity Toys found a way to make something truly unique for the characters. The Misfits packaging is full of sharp lettering and dark coloring complete with the outline of a guitar. It looks very “rock …

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Are you ready for an all new and outrageous look at one of the new Jem and the Holograms dolls? Of course you are! Hasbro and Integrity Toys have pulled out all the stops with this highly detailed and collectible line of dolls. This is not your childhood Jem. These dolls are expensive and come loaded with fancy features. So let’s take a look at one of the recent releases: Kimber Benton!

Who didn’t love Kimber from the Jem cartoon? She was a hot mess in the best way possible. There were double booked dates, slight tantrums, and a couple of …

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At the end of 2012 Hasbro and Integrity Toys released the first wave of all new highly collectible Jem and the Holograms dolls. These are the first all new Jem dolls since, well, the vintage dolls came out in the late 80’s. The first wave included Classic Jem, Jerrica Benton, Synergy, and Rio Pacheco. There was also a special edition Hollywood Jem sold at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con this past Summer. So with an all new design and new price to go with inflation, I thought it would be great to check out the all new and outrageous Classic …

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