Do you remember Yuppies? Shoulder pads? Only having 4 TV channels? Atari 2600s? Then you must also remember the 80s style of big hair, neon fashion and impending nuclear war. Despite all of this, the 80's were still one of the greatest decades of all time.
The 80’s was also home to some of the best movies to have graced the silver screen, Back to the future, The Terminator, Aliens, 2/3rds of the original Star Wars trilogy, Blade runner, the list goes on and on, all of which helped to inspire our signature 80s tops and t-shirts. And those are just some of the Sci-fi movies, we haven't even touched on the classic horrors, comedies, thrillers and kids movies which are each celebrated by one of our great 8ball 80s t shirts.
It was also a golden time for TV. It was when Del Boy first started up on Only Fools and Horses, when Jesse Mach was Street Hawk and Air wolf ruled the Skies. For the kids, there was Transformers, Thundercats and He-Man to make after school and Saturday mornings better than they have ever been. And we have a vintage 1980 t shirt to celebrate each special show.
Shop our exciting collection of vintage t-shirts and help bring the 80s back to life!
Or maybe it was the games you remember, the pill guzzling exploits of Pac-Man, the egg flipping fun of dizzy or just the blocky joys of playing on your Atari or Commodore 64.
Whichever your favorite part of the 80s was, we offer a huge range of 80s tees that are guaranteed to bring all those great memories back to you.
Or perhaps, you are more of a 90s chick (or chap)? From Austin Powers to The Mask, The Mighty Ducks, to the legendary ALF, check out our 90s graphic tees that will be loved by Millennials everywhere.
This comedy Coming To America inspired t-shirt design features the hilarious Mr Randy Watson from Sexual Chocolate ladies and gentlemen, his gleaming white teeth, shiny hair make for a superb t-shirt design. Sponsored by Soul Glo and McDowell's. The slogan 'Sexual Chocolate' is written in a funky orange and yellow in-house custom font.
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This Coming to America homage t-shirt features an advert for the hair product favoured by Darryl Jenks (Eriq La Salle) - Soul Glo. Also has the companies slogan "Let Your Soul Shine Through" and an image of two happy customers wearing soul Glo in their hair. Darryl is the greasy-haired boyfriend of Lisa McDowell (Shari Headley). Although she is already attached, Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) becomes smitten with her and tries to win her heart. This is a 100% cotton unofficial Coming To America inspired t-shirt.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This Coming to America inspired t-shirt features a logo for the barber shop which Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) visits during the movie, 'My T Sharp Barber Shop'. This barber shop is run by Clarence who was also played by Murphy (who played a total of 4 characters in the movie). My T Sharp is also where Cuba Gooding Jr. made his movie debut as a boy getting his hair cut. Now you can look like you have your barnet styled at My T Sharp with this great t shirt! Please note this tee is inspired by Coming to America, not official merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
Everyone knows the best movies were released in the 80's, so when you're choosing your Christmas attire this year why not show some love for the greatest decade in film with this great sweatshirt design from Top Notchy?This design is licensed by the artist Top Notchy and a commission from each sale goes directly to them.Buying this design ensures independent artists are financially supported.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This comedy ladies Coming To America inspired t-shirt design features the hilarious Mr Randy Watson from Sexual Chocolate, his gleaming white teeth, shiny hair make for a cracking t-shirt design. Sponsored by Soul Glo and McDowell's. The slogan 'Sexual Chocolate' is written in a funky orange and yellow in-house custom font.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This Coming to America inspired t-shirt features the logo of "McDowell's", the burger restaurant which Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) works at when he is pretending to be a penniless batchelor to find love. When asked about the similarities of his restaurant to McDonalds, Mr. McDowell explains that "They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick. We both got two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions, but their buns have sesame seeds. My buns have no seeds". This is a 100% cotton Coming to America homage tee. 100% unofficial.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
Everyone knows the best movies came out in the 80's, so when you're choosing your festive attire this Christmas why not show some love for the greatest decade in film with this great design from Top Notchy?This design is licensed by the artist Top Notchy and a commission from each sale goes directly to them.Buying this design ensures independent artists are financially supported.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
Let your soul glo! Featuring an ad for the greatest hair product from the world of film, this Soul Glo t-shirt shows the models from the Soul Glo ad from Coming to America. Inspired by Coming to America, not official merch.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
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This is feedback: I sent these direct to my friend for his birthday, so I haven't see the T shirts but he is happy with them. Would it be possible to offer a service where the purchaser can send them as a gift to a friend and the bill is not included in the package?
My sister’s boyfriend who is a fan of Lord of the Rings and boxing was so chuffed with this T-shirt, he put it on straight away. Good quality and arrived very swiftly. Definitely recommend!