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The heinously hilarious, ever-popular gross-out toy -  MADBALLS - are back and bigger than ever.  Madballs are available at Urban Outfitters, Hot Topic, Wal-Mart, Toys“R”Us, Spencers, Bed Bath & Beyond and Meijers and priced at $5.99 to $6.99. This band of freaky-looking rubber balls that became a major hit in the ‘80s with grossly sculpted faces and graphically amusing names like Screamin’ Meemie, Slobulus  and Repvile is making a major comeback with a whole new line of absolutely repulsive toys that will undoubtedly be a hit with both new and old fans. Originally unleashed in 1986, Madballs were considered absolutely repulsive and immediately became a smash hit. This success paved the way for a new generation of charmingly repulsive merchandise. And in addition to the new cast of characters, www.madballs.com <http://www.madballs.com/>  will re-launch this fall with new content including introduction of new characters,  activities, games, and downloads.
 

I almost did a double take when I got this press release.   It said "Madballs Make for the Perfect Stocking Stuffer!" in the subject line and I was like they can’t mean the Madballs I’m thinking off right?  But lo and behold it was the same thing straight out of the mid 80’s.  Kind of shocking because I sort of consider myself an 80’s historian and I definitely wouldn’t have put Madballs in the top 1000 most memorable things of that decade.   Granted I had one, but I thought I was in the extreme minority.   I guess not.   I mean these things must have been bigger than I gave them credit for if they’re making a comeback.   I’m curious what the Stoolies think about this.  Were Madballs really that popular?

Vote for 1 for never heard of them and 10 for they were as popular as Garbage Pail Kids and Zubaz Pants