THIS WEEK IN 1990: Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle mania
Allders store in Commercial Road was caught unawares as Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle mania struck.
One parent claimed a scuffle broke out as bad-mannered shoppers packed the store for a bank holiday Monday promotion featuring the stars of the smash-hit American cartoon series.
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Hide AdAnthony Russell, of Waterlooville, said some people behaved worse than football hooligans.
He said: ‘There was punching and kicking and someone knocked one of the toys out of my hand. It was a nightmare.’
The shop was unable to keep up with demand as the 250 toy turtles sold out within minutes.