I am proud to be an 80's baby. This thread is making me all nostalgic for my childhood!
Couple comments on things I've read:
SSLfan - Yes the Met Center is closed, it was tore down to make room for what is now the Mall of America. I live in MN and saw many a SS Live show when I was young, I even saw a couple of the practice runs at a local arena because I believe the company that produces it is based here.
I forget who asked about Mousercize, but I do remember that show, along with other old Disney Channel favorites like Dumbo's Circus and Welcome to Pooh Corner.
Redsonga - I had Rainbow Brite dolls, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, My Little Ponies and Care Bears too. I still have most of them in a box at my parents house.
I think the 80's was a great time to be a kid. I'm probably biased just because I was a kid in the 80's, but I still think it was a good time to be a kid.