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Flesh Eater is a Forgotten 80s Horror Classic

Daniel Th1rte3n — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:18 +0000

Hey ghouls, have you ever watched Romero’s classic Night of the Living Dead and said to yourself; “I wish this whole movie could have starred the first zombie that appeared in the cemetery. There was a cat that could really … Continue reading →

Young Frankenstein Outtakes

The Retroist — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:09 +0000

I was watching Young Frankenstein this weekend. With all these hilarious people on the set, I can only imagine they their were many more crack ups. I could watch hours of these people.

Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit Gum Commercial – The Extended Cut

The Retroist — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:29 +0000

I am sure you are all familiar with the classic Juicy Fruit commercials That goes a little something like this… A classic ad that captures perfectly the lifestyle of chewers of the sweetest gum on earth, Juicy Fruit. Did you … Continue reading →

Don Bluth : The Hippopotamus Project

VicSage — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:00:57 +0000

[Via] Don Bluth Animation.Com In this video from the official Don Bluth Animarion YouTube Channel, Bluth teaches viewers how to illustrate a cowboy hippopotamus for a project of his that sadly never materialized.

McDonald’s Sport Series Mugs

Flack — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:57 +0000

Those of you who didn’t experience McDonald’s in the 1970s really missed out. The McDonald’s of the 70s had the coolest Happy Meal toys, the coolest commercials, and the coolest promotional items, like the Sport Series mugs. I ran across … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones in the Valley of the Jaguar

The Retroist — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:55 +0000

While I am not a huge fan of the most recent Indiana Jones’ film, that does not mean that part of me does not still thirst for new Indiana Jones stories on the big screen. This “thirst” compels me to … Continue reading →

Slinky on a Treadmill

The Retroist — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:28 +0000

I had a dream about putting a Slinky on a stairmaster. I had no idea that it would work so well on a treadmill, but it just goes to show that dreams do come true. [via] MetaFilter

Remember Hostess Choco Bliss?

drquest — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:33 +0000

I was recently at the grocery store with my wife looking at the snack cakes. I was deciding between Zingers or Ho Hos when the memory hit me of a Hostess product I used to eat in my youth that … Continue reading →

Pearl Drops Tooth Polish is Perfect for that First Date with a Serial Killer

The Retroist — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:14 +0000

The start of this commercial seems like a scene out of a serial killer film. He times his descent into the groceries perfectly and then makes his offer to take her out after clumsily spilling them. How creepy of him, … Continue reading →

Tweety Ice Cream from Blue Bunny

Flack — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:43 +0000

We’re on the cusp of summer; I can tell not by the temperature, but by the sound of the Ice Cream Man’s truck rolling through the neighborhood. As a kid, hearing the sound of the Ice Cream Man’s truck would … Continue reading →

Remember Zazoo U?

ClaymationWerewolf — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:19 +0000

It’s bizzaro week at the Claymation Werewolf! Today, as a change of pace, I’m going to change things up a bit. Instead of reviewing a cartoon that I’ve never seen but everyone else in the world has; I’m going to … Continue reading →

Rip Off by Cinematronics

blinddog — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:00:04 +0000

Rip Off was released in 1980 by Cinematronics. Cinematronics is probably not the most well-known game producing company but they did have a few hits. The most popular probably being Dragons Lair or Star Castle and Their Space Wars was … Continue reading →

Batman vs. Donkey Kong

The Retroist — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:05 +0000

I wish some of my favorite video game characters had been pulled into the mythology of either DC or Marvel. In this fan art by Dean Kotz, we see what would have happened if Batman faced off against Donkey Kong, … Continue reading →

Back to the Future Meets Legend of Zelda in Link to the Future

The Retroist — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:06 +0000

I guess you can pretty much do unlimited permutations of this Legend of Zelda moments with various pop culture tv and movie moments. Personally, I never get tired of them and all of the, just like this gem from Baznet … Continue reading →

Realistic SUPERTAPE

Flack — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:37 +0000

“For the recording perfectionist” in your life, a perfect gift would be this package of SUPERTAPE by Realistic. Reels of tape such as this one were used by reel-to-reel owners to record their own music. Despite the box’s claims, based … Continue reading →

The True Adventures Of The World’s Greatest Stuntman – Review (2012)

VicSage — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:13 +0000

Vic Armstrong. The name might not readily come to you and it’s importance even if you consider yourself a die hard film fan. But I guarantee you that you’ll know some of the other names that Mr. Armstrong has gone … Continue reading →

InRetroSpection 47 – Wolfenstien: Allspice

Joshua Caleb — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Achtung! Allspice! Kommen hier! Velcome to zis week’s episode of InRetroSpection. Ve are going to be playing ze Wolfenstein series today. Aiiiieeeeee!!!!!! Subscribe Here or in iTunes. Watch more Here.

Solid Gold Music Trivia Board Game

Flack — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:40 +0000

People sometimes ask me if I buy every retro item I run across for sale, and the answer is “no.” I find a lot of interesting things that make me laugh and smile that I don’t feel like I need … Continue reading →

Pre-E.T. Reese’s Pieces Commercial

The Retroist — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:44:11 +0000

Before E.T. came to theaters, Reese’s Pieces were still trying to find their footing in a saturated market. As you will see in this late 1970s commercial they were drawing comparisons between themselves and the “other” candy with the candy … Continue reading →

PlayStation Startup Screen

The Retroist — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:29:45 +0000

I did not know what to make of startup screens when they started showing up on video game consoles. At the time I thought they were a bit annoying, but now when I see them, I find that they encapsulates … Continue reading →

A Love of Retro Production Library Music

Patrick J. Doody — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:31 +0000

So, as May brings us the end of another school year, and I was reminded by a friend of mine who is about to graduate film school what a mad rush it was to finish your opus before finals. I … Continue reading →

Magnavox DiscoVision Promo with Leonard Nimoy

The Retroist — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:00:42 +0000

DiscoVision was the original name of the “Reflective Optical Videodisc System” format later known as LaserVision or LaserDisc. MCA DiscoVision Inc. was a division of entertainment giant MCA, established in 1969 to develop and sell an optical videodisc system. MCA … Continue reading →

Unboxing: 1986 Sega Master System

Justin M. Salvato — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:54 +0000

During the early part of the 1980’s, I had seen the name Sega on a few video game cartridges for the ColecoVision. Sega meant “game-maker” to me. Then the Nintendo Entertainment System was released and I begged my mother for … Continue reading →

Robert DeNiro & Jodie Foster at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival

CarlosTheDwarf — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:19 +0000

Check out DeNiro stylin’ and profilin’ in what look to be velvet slacks. Those pants date the photo more accurately than carbon-14. [via] someone’s Tumblr that I forgot to bookmark.

Custom Star Trek Mr. Spock Pez Dispenser

The Retroist — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:30 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to bring to your attention the wave of the future, the custom Pez dispenser. That’s right, I said CUSTOM. Why be like all those squares you see every day at the malt shop with … Continue reading →

John Candy as Orson Welles From The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982)

VicSage — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:27 +0000

Even though I am still sad about the death of John Candy I can find comfort in his many TV segments and movies like this one here, were Candy impersonates the legendary Orson Welles during a segment for the short … Continue reading →

Dragon’s Lair Now Available On XBLA!

VicSage — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:14 +0000

Working all weekend has definite disadvantages. I’m not talking about being tired and needing to drink frightening amounts of coffee to stay awake during these long shifts…or missing movies on their opening weekend…I’m referring to how I missed the classic … Continue reading →

Steve Martin On The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson (1978)

VicSage — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:46 +0000

I truly do think that Steve Martin is one of the funniest people on the planet. Take a moment and watch this clip from 1978, Steve is one of the guests on the Tonight Show for a then upcoming special … Continue reading →

1940s Goodyear Advertisments Features Dapper Men and Women…And Zeppelins!

VicSage — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:47 +0000

A big thanks to Andy Khouri over at Comics Alliance who posted this for their Best Art This Week feature. This 1940 advertisement for Goodyear promised people would not only look dapper but they would be enjoying their time in … Continue reading →

1984 Activision Catalog Excerpt Featuring Designer’s Pencil And Ghostbusters!

VicSage — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:33 +0000

Thanks to our friends over at Atari Age for uploading a 1984 catalog from Activision that I have never had the pleasure of seeing before. These two ‘pages’ of the catalog certainly show us a different style of artwork and … Continue reading →

William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy TV Interviews (1966)

VicSage — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:29 +0000

In 1966 before Star Trek became the phenomenon we know and love today, in between eating…what looks like some kind of Chili dish…Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner were expected to talk about the TV series with reporters. Thanks to Old … Continue reading →

Shout! Factory Acquires Timeless Media Group

The Retroist — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:36:02 +0000

I am a big fan of Shout! Factory and of course a big fan of retro Entertainment on home video, so this announcement by Shout! this morning really piqued my interest. Shout! Factory, a leading multi-platform entertainment company, announced that … Continue reading →

Retro Ralston Rocket – Stand by to raise ship!

mwentworth — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:59 +0000

Flack’s recent post on the Futuro Homes reminded me of another awesome historical space-themed construct, the “Ralston Rocket”. The fun juvenile radio serial “Space Patrol” sponsored by Ralston cereals, put on a contest in 1953 to provide a name for … Continue reading →

Mayim Bialik as TV’s Blossom

The Retroist — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Can you believe it was over 22 years ago that Blossom’s Mayim Bialik began prancing around her bedroom to the gruff sound of Dr. John and winning America’s heart? Time flies.

Schaper U-DRIVE-IT

The Retroist — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:01 +0000

The U-FLY-IT set certainly seems to stir a lot of memories in kids lucky to own one. I was lucky enough to own a another toy in the Schaper capital letter, U-DO-IT series, the U-DRIVE-IT. While not quite as exciting … Continue reading →

Lionel Playworld Newspaper Toy Ads from December 1978

The Retroist — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:21 +0000

It was a great time to be a kid around Christmas time in 1978. Especially if your parents happened to shop at Lionel Playworld. You might get any number of great things like Spider-Man walkie talkies, U-DRIVE-IT or the holy … Continue reading →

What was the WPIX TV Pixx?

The Retroist — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000

If you happened to grow up in the New York Tri-State Are in the 1980s and were a watched of WPIX Channel 11, the highlight of the day might have ben TV Pixx. This was a call in segment where … Continue reading →

Hollywood Treasures Season 2 Debuts On SyFy May 22nd – Clip Reveals Game Changing Find!

VicSage — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:46 +0000

It will probably come as no surprise that I am a huge fan of Joe Maddalena and his team from Profiles in History. Joe is the owner of Profiles in History as well as having the honor of being considered … Continue reading →

Get Route 66: The Complete Series on DVD

The Retroist — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:05 +0000

I would take any excuse I could find to stay home from school when I was a kid. Minor sickness, emotional distress, you name it — If it planted me on the couch, rather than in the the classroom, I … Continue reading →

Party! Pizza Party! Parkers Bros. Slice of Life Board Game

Mashísmo — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:49 +0000

It seems strange now, being an adult, that two simple words — when used together — combined to astound us to fits of awesomeness as kids. Those words were: Pizza Party. Whether a family gathering, a birthday celebration, a classroom … Continue reading →

Learn European Countries & Capitals with Atari

Mark Wilson — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:20 +0000

Need to brush up on European geography? No need to worry. Atari has you covered. Published in 1980, European Countries & Capitals was an educational tool designed to teach the user about European geography. The game utilized the Atari 8-bit … Continue reading →

Summer is Almost Here – Time to go to Action Park!

The Retroist — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000

If you had the honor of growing up in the New Jersey area in the 1970s-1990s, hearing the name Action Park probably makes you think of Summer. Because from 1978-1996, whenever Summer rolled around, commercial for the park would start … Continue reading →

Learn all about the DeLoreon in this 1981 Sales Video

The Retroist — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:31 +0000

If you happened to be lucky enough to be potential DeLoreon car salesperson in the early 1980s, a VHS copy of this sales video probably made it into the VCR of your home office. The video talks all about why … Continue reading →

Drinking Fanta Should Always Feel This Groovy

The Retroist — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Those Fanta adverts they run with the Wanna Fanta ladies have nothing on this wonderful groovy bit of advertising history from Hanna-Barbera. This commercial for Fanta, which looks inspired by the works of Peter Max, was pulled from a reel … Continue reading →

Ridley Scott On ALIEN – AFI Interview

VicSage — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:28 +0000

Ridley Scott’s new film Prometheus will be in theaters in about 3 weeks, it marks the Director’s return to the ALIEN cinematic universe he helped to create thirty-three years ago back in 1979. This is one of the films I’ve … Continue reading →

Living in a Big Way on DVD

The Retroist — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:02 +0000

Up until this month the only way to get Living in a Big Way was on tired VHS copies or if you were lucky enough to catch it on TV. This is weird, because Living in a Big Way was … Continue reading →

Wings of Eagles, Wings of Gold the Naval Aviation Documentary narrated by Rod Serling

The Retroist — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:45 +0000

Wings of Eagles, Wings of Gold is a 1974 Navy documentary narrated by famed Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling. In a tone that is much spookier than it needs to be, the film presents the history of Naval Aviation, from … Continue reading →

Futuro Homes

Flack — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:21 +0000

While driving through the backwoods of Texas, my friend SteveW stumbled across what appeared to be an abandoned UFO sitting in a pasture. After seeing the picture, I immediately recognized the structure as being a Futuro Home. According to Wikipedia, … Continue reading →

Remember The Super Globetrotters?

ClaymationWerewolf — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:30 +0000

The Harlem Globetrotters. Of all of the novelty, exhibition basketball teams out there, they have always been, at the very least, in my top 10. But little did I know that there was more to this team than throwing pretend … Continue reading →

Listen to the 8-bit Audio Magic of Xaxorus by Peachy

The Retroist — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:32 +0000

To celebrate the growth of his Facebook Page, Peachy released a new original song for download and tied it in with a video on YouTube. The name of the song is Xaxorus and you can still get it over on … Continue reading →

Educating a Disney Cast Member in 1984

The Retroist — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:21 +0000

This movie is an interesting artifact from the early 1980s that shows just what a Disney cast member goes through during their “education” process. Thought the production values are a little dated, I think a lot of what they talk … Continue reading →

Super Bug by Kee Games

blinddog — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:38 +0000

Super Bug came out in 1977 and was released by Kee Games. The way Kee Games came into being is an interesting story but would take too much time to cover in this article. If you’d like to learn more … Continue reading →

The People vs. George Lucas

vinvectrex — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:33 +0000

Thanks to Star Wars, George Lucas is a household name. But, is he as widely loved as his creation? Not by a long shot. Alexandre O. Philippe has written and directed a fast-paced, amusing documentary which explores Star Wars fans’ … Continue reading →

Walt Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Board Game (1975)

VicSage — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:43 +0000

With today being the birthday for the late great James Mason I made sure to pop in the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea DVD to celebrate. Released by Walt Disney Studios back in 1954, I still find James Mason’s portrayal … Continue reading →

Casablanca to be Screened on Facebook on Wednesday, May 16 at 7 pm EST and PST

The Retroist — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:38:26 +0000

If you do not own this classic film, this might be an interesting opportunity to watch it online as part of the marketing for the 70th Anniversary edition. You can read all the details below from the release. BURBANK, CALIF., … Continue reading →

The Sky’s The Limit (1943) on DVD

The Retroist — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:25:37 +0000

Oh Warner Archive, you got us dancing again, in the delightful wartime musical, The Sky’s the Limit. The film has legend Fred Astaire finding a new dance partner in Joan Leslie as he portrays an ace with the highly regarded … Continue reading →

Inch High Private Eye now Available on DVD

The Retroist — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:15 +0000

It often amazes me how the shows I have really detailed memories of watching had much shorter runs than I assumed. That is especially the case with a lot of Hanna-Barbera Productions. I guess the constant reruns and massive variety … Continue reading →

Comparing & Contrasting Forgotten Cartoons: Prest-O Change-O vs. House of Magic

Drahken — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:19 +0000

In our first entry of “Comparing & Contrasting Forgotten Cartoons” we will look at two old cartoons with very similar plots. First we have “Prest-O Change-O” from Warner Bros. This 1939 cartoon is found on many cheapo DVDs and VHS … Continue reading →

Benny Goodman – Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) (8-bit)

The Retroist — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:49 +0000

I am always looking for some great 8-bit music to add to my 8-bit collection. Last night I stumbled across the 8-bit tunes of Bryan Lopez. Bryan has a lot of quality 8-bit tunes, but his version of Benny Goodman’s … Continue reading →

Retro Blu-Ray and DVD Release for May 15, 2012

The Retroist — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:13 +0000

Not a huge week for retro release, but I will be ordering Talking Tall and I looking at Riverboat and of course the Forbidden Zone.

The Name of the Game is Ball Buster…No Really!

The Retroist — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:56 +0000

In the 1980s I find the remains of all these springs and plastic balls in a shoebox in our basement. I had no idea what they were from, but I really enjoyed re-purposing the pieces for playing with my Star … Continue reading →

Aaron Neville And Ernie Sing “I Don’t Want To Live On The Moon”

The Retroist — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:23 +0000

Ernie sings a lot of classic songs. Some of them are silly while others are very sweet. I find “I Don’t Want To Live On The Moon” to be one his sweeter ones (with just a hint of melancholy). Originally … Continue reading →

AT-AT Made from Recycled Computer Parts

Flack — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:25 +0000

The economy has been hard on all of us — not just normal people like you and me, but even the Empire, who has had to resort to building their AT-ATs out of recycled computer parts. This piece of art … Continue reading →

Salem’s Lot’s Barlow, a Vampire Among Vampires

Daniel Th1rte3n — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:36 +0000

Greetings Retro-ghouls! It’s your ol’ pal Daniel Th1rte3n here…I know it’s been a while since we last spoke, but if I am to maintain my fragile grasp upon my psyche I can only hint at the esoteric horrors and eldritch … Continue reading →

Charles Nelson Reilly Interviewed about Sid and Marty Krofft’s Lidsville

The Retroist — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:21 +0000

Lidsville was Sid and Marty Krofft’s third television show following H.R. Pufnstuf (1969) and The Bugaloos (1970). Like their first two shows, the series combined two types of characters: actors in makeup filmed alongside performers in full mascot costumes. It … Continue reading →

Yes, Watching Movies of Cute Animals has Always Been Popular (1941)

The Retroist — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:09 +0000

As you will see in this newsreel from 1941, watching adorable animals be adorable, has always been a popular pastime. I am sure that a few of those caveman paintings of animals are actually of adorable animals they just could … Continue reading →

Unseen for almost 30 years, M.U.L.E. for the IBM PCjr

vinvectrex — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:12 +0000

An alert Retroist reader pointed out that one of the games I unboxed in an earlier video is actually pretty rare. You can see that glorious unboxing here. I had no idea M.U.L.E. for the PCjr was a collector’s item, … Continue reading →

The Batmobile Always Has The Right Of Way.

VicSage — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:30:27 +0000

I stumbled on this photo last night and immediately had to make it my new wallpaper. This photo from the 1966 team-up of Batman and Robin with their fellow do-gooders, the Green Hornet and Kato…having a discussion about right of … Continue reading →

Moon McDare Action Spaceman

The Retroist — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:57 +0000

Moon McDare was an A. C. Gilbert Company toy line featuring a fictional male astronaut, named…wait for it…Moon McDare. It was released in 1965 in response to the outer space craze due to the US/Soviet Space Race. Moon was a … Continue reading →

Tron: Uprising – “Beck’s Beginning”

VicSage — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:00:26 +0000

Greetings Programs! The 30 minute introduction to the upcoming Tron: Uprising series has debuted and thanks to Disney XD’s Official YouTube Channel you can now watch it for yourself. I’m not sure I really have to add this…but…it’s INCREDIBLY AWESOME!

The Final Blow By Eric Joyner

VicSage — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:10 +0000

I think we can all agree that the world is sorely lacking in enough high quality Rock em’ Sock em’ Robot illustrations like the one you see above by the talented Eric Joyner. Make sure to follow his link to … Continue reading →

“Peter Weller Is Robocop” Featurette

VicSage — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:41 +0000

I have talked once or twice about my love of Paul Verhoeven’s Robocop before on the site. Though I’ve told this story before it bears repeating. When my Father and I saw this during it’s original release back in 1987 … Continue reading →

The Catman Of Paris Theatrical Poster (1946)

VicSage — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:00:36 +0000

Thanks to Monster Crazy for that awesome poster you see up above. The Catman of Paris was released in 1946 by Republic Pictures and directed by Lesley Selander (Lassie, The Tall Man). It starred Carl Esmond (Sergeant York) and Lenore … Continue reading →

Space Ghost And…Batman?!

VicSage — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Good morning! Grab a bowl of your favorite cereal and join me as we watch this absolutely thrilling team-up featuring Space Ghost and Batman entitled “The Space Safari”. This is of course from the sadly cancelled Cartoon Network series, Batman: … Continue reading →

Dark Shadows Groovy Horror Head (1960s)

VicSage — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:51 +0000

With the Dark Shadows remake hitting theaters starting today I thought it would be a great time to reveal this commercial from the Centsable Toys company line of Groovy Horror Heads! [Via] Mr. Psycho 313′s YouTube Channel

Star Wars Heritage Trading Cards

Flack — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:43 +0000

I’ve never been a huge collector of trading cards — in fact, the only trading cards I’ve ever owned were Star Wars ones. I never got into collecting sports cards or any of those card games like Pokemon or Magic … Continue reading →

Maw & Paw Cartoons by Walter Lantz

Drahken — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:54 +0000

The recent post about Chilly Willy got me to thinking about other Walter Lantz cartoons, including my favorite series: Maw & Paw. There are only five cartoons in this series, which is a real shame because they’re really good. I … Continue reading →

Looking Back with Flack at a Custom Williams 19-in-1 Multi-Cabinet

Flack — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:53 +0000

On this inaugural episode of “Looking Back with Flack”, I give an overview of my Multi-Williams 19-in-1 PCB in a custom Williams cabinet. This is my first video in this format, so all feedback is appreciated.

The Zip Code Song by The Swingin’ Six

The Retroist — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:56 +0000

Not many people realize this, but the Zip Code system did not become mandatory for the bulk of mail until 1967. To ramp up the initiative and to get the public ready for using them the US Post Office launched … Continue reading →

Real Top Gun Action Circa 1989

CarlosTheDwarf — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:23:40 +0000

I loves me some Cold War photos, and this is about as cool as it comes: two F-15′s moving to intercept a couple of Soviet MiG-29′s high over the Bering Sea on August 1, 1989. And before you start thinking … Continue reading →

Mr. T Fashion Show

The Retroist — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:33:23 +0000

Mr. T, as always, has a healthy message for the kids. Why spend all your money trying to look like everyone else? Instead why not make your own fashions? Sadly “Table the Label” never really caught on nationwide, despite the … Continue reading →

Behind The Scenes: Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978)

VicSage — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:15:50 +0000

I can still remember the evening that I caught Philip Kaufman’s remake of the 1956 classic at the 62 Drive-In. Six years old might have been a might young to catch this terrifying Sci-Fi film but it gave me my … Continue reading →

Chilly Willy the Penguin in Half Baked Alaska

The Retroist — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:45 +0000

I am a big fan of Chilly Willy and if you happen to be around me, when pancakes are served, you will see just how often I will quote Half Baked Alaska. In this short, Chilly Willy tries various jobs … Continue reading →

Dennis Rodman Powerslam Action Figure

Flack — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:38 +0000

Although it feels somewhat odd to be writing about Dennis Rodman on a retro-themed website, it’ll be fifteen years this summer since Dennis Rodman made his debut as a part-time professional wrestler in the WCW alongside Hulk Hogan as a … Continue reading →

The Making of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Behind the Shells

The Retroist — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:06:53 +0000

I had Turtle Fever in the late 80s and Early 90. Just like most people I could not get enough of these pizza scarfing green guys. I even owned a VHS copy of The Making of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles … Continue reading →

Gilligan’s Island Original Theme

Drahken — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:11 +0000

While on the lookout for more lost pilots, I stumbled onto this opening from the original Gilligan’s Island pilot (unfortunately, the full episode is much harder to find). The song is completely different from the one we’re all familiar with, … Continue reading →

Things We Miss: Screaming Yellow Zonkers

The Retroist — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:30:48 +0000

On this Things We Miss, we look at something we will not have to miss for long, Screaming Yellow Zonkers! In stores now or at least very soon… As always, the video format and all that fun stuff is a … Continue reading →

InRetroSpection 46: May the 4th Be With You

Joshua Caleb — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:36 +0000

In honor of Star Wars weekend (May the 4th Be With You, Revenge of the 5th & The Sith of May) Tom, Graeme, Joel (and Yoda?) join me and take a look at some truly classic Star Wars video games. … Continue reading →

Comedy Central’s Small Doses

Mark Watson — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:00:54 +0000

Comedy Central’s revolutionary original primetime series features eight rotating segments depicting a different mini-episode each week. Produced in 1994 by Viacom Productions (now CBS Television Studios), Small Doses gave COMEDY CENTRAL viewers a choice of mini-sitcoms featuring some of the … Continue reading →

Remember Prostars?

ClaymationWerewolf — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:52 +0000

**One Monster’s continuing mission to explore strange new (old) cartoons. Shows he has never seen! Watched in small segments and reviewed immediately. No research! No rewinds! No shame! Join me as I embarrass myself for your reading pleasure. This is … Continue reading →

An Interview with Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe

Joshua Caleb — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:52 +0000

On this very special episode of InRetroSpection, I interview Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe and attempt to get into his….psyche. Subscribe Here or in iTunes. Watch more Here.

Forgotten TV: Three for the Road

Mark Watson — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:35 +0000

Throughout most of the 1970s, CBS had been synonymous with outstanding, groundbreaking, critically acclaimed comedies and dramas, but this short-lived hour-long effort was an unlikely one, Three for the Road. It debuted in 1975 and Alex Rocco was its star. … Continue reading →

Sea Wolf by Midway

blinddog — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Sea Wolf is one of my favorite games and the first arcade I remember playing. It was released by Midway in 1976 and was based on two earlier Electro-Mechanical games called Sea Devil and Sea Raiders. I have to say … Continue reading →

See my Brand New Tim Mee Galaxy Laser Team Set Fresh out of the Package

Doug — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:00:08 +0000

I just got a new set of Tim Mee Galaxy Laser Team figures. Had these toys as a kid, and it’s awesome to have them again now. You can read my earlier review of the little guys here. Then go … Continue reading →

Universal Studios Orlando Presents: Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular – 100 Years Of Movie Memories!

VicSage — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:01 +0000

Universal Studios. For me that name conjurors up some incredibly powerful images from their legendary run as a motion picture film studio, as dream merchants presenting their wares in the time of the Silver Screen up to the multiplexes of … Continue reading →

The Return of Screaming Yellow Zonkers

The Retroist — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:00:24 +0000

Screaming Yellow Zonkers were very popular with both of my sisters when I was growing up. I would say they were popular with me then, but when you have two older sisters who like a certain food. Odds are, you … Continue reading →

Dungeons and Dragons Dice

Flack — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:16 +0000

While out in the garage digging through moving boxes (remind me to never move again!) I stumbled across this purple Crown Royal bag. Upon seeing it I immediately knew what was in the bag — my old Dungeons and Dragons … Continue reading →

Crashed Pilots: Bravo!

Drahken — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:32 +0000

In 1988, Filmation was sold to the L’oreal company. In 1989, L’oreal closed the studio. At the time of the closure, a spinoff to the Bravestarr series was in the works, one episode of which had been fully animated. This … Continue reading →

Nirvana Interviewed for British TV (1991)

The Retroist — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:48 +0000

This shortish interview and clip show from the early 1990s with the seminal “grunge” band Nirvana, is about what you would expect to hear from the Kurt and company. Their music scene came in like a today tidal wave and … Continue reading →

Retro Blu-Ray and DVD Releases for May 8, 2012

The Retroist — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Not a bad little week for releases. Some Warner Archive titles are going wide, plus you can pick up season 2 of Fantasy Island finally. I am not sure about 42nd Street Forever, but it looks interesting. I am a … Continue reading →

Sit, Ubu, sit! …Good dog!

The Retroist — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:12 +0000

Ubu Productions is an independent production company founded in 1982 by producer Gary David Goldberg. Ubu’s had made some pretty famous shows, including Family Ties and Spin City. If the name sounds familiar, it might be that you love those … Continue reading →

Video Review of River Raid for the Atari 2600

The Retroist — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:00:57 +0000

This weeks Atari 2600 game review is r review of the amazing title for the Atari 2600, River Raid by Activision. A slightly new experience every time, River Raid is another 2600 Classic. It gets a very deserved 5 stars. … Continue reading →

Where’s the Beef Jigsaw Puzzle

Flack — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:38 +0000

Recently while outside grilling burgers for the family, I opened up en empty hamburger bun and loudly asked, “Where’s the beef?” Neither of my kids had any idea what I was referencing, but my daughter did offer up this friendly … Continue reading →

Top freakiest THAT’S INCREDIBLE episodes that kept us awake at night!

Hyperspace Geek — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:58 +0000

For many kids back in the day nestling up to the family TV raring to watch “THAT’S INCREDIBLE!” the opening monologue was often viewed with a bit of trepidation. So what was it going to be this week? Something cool … Continue reading →

1991 NATO Showest Producer Of The Year Film (John Hughes)

VicSage — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:18 +0000

Sticking with the John Hughes themed stories that have carried over from last week with Flack’s Ferris Bueller novelization post and the ‘Museum scene’ from the film with John Hughes commentary. What we have here is the short film made … Continue reading →

5 Best Movies with Jetpacks in Them

The Retroist — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:30:12 +0000

I don’t ask for much in life. A cold coca-cola, an internet connection, stuff that has salt on it. I try hard not to expect too much out of life, but ever since I was a kid watching the Jetsons … Continue reading →

InRetroSpection 45: Passionate Patti & the Pixelated Pectorals

Joshua Caleb — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:46 +0000

With the Leisure Suit Larry remake in the bag, we take a look forward to some of the later Larry games. That’s right, it’s more ladies, more leisure suits and 100% more boobs :P Subscribe Here or in iTunes. Watch … Continue reading →

Creepy Magazine Fan Club Button

The Retroist — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:28 +0000

Creepy was an American horror comic magazine launched by Warren Publishing in 1964 that has gone through a few incarnations and is still being put out today. Back in the day it was an exciting title to pick up, because … Continue reading →

Phantom of the Opera Production Still (1925)

VicSage — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:00:16 +0000

A huge thanks to our friends over at Monster Crazy for this incredible production still for the silent horror classic, the Phantom of the Opera. Released in 1925 and starring Mary Philbin and the legendary Lon Chaney, the actor who … Continue reading →

Tron: Uprising – New Trailer and TV Debut Information (Spoilers)

VicSage — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:00:02 +0000

This weekend has given us fans of Tron a lot to get excited over. First we have this new 2:00 minute preview for the upcoming Tron: Uprising series on Disney XD. Then thanks to our friends over at Tron-Sector we … Continue reading →

You Don’t Know Flack Podcast – Episode 115 – Text Adventures

The Retroist — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:14:36 +0000

You Don’t Know Flack is a retro technology podcast by retro regular Flack, in which he tells stories related to retro-computers, videogames, arcade games, and technology. If you enjoy his stories and/or my blogs, you’ll enjoy this podcast. Episodes are … Continue reading →

Titan Books Presents: Joss Whedon – The Complete Companion

VicSage — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:00:44 +0000

A big thanks to our friends over at Titan Books and PopMatters for allowing me the chance to review their new tome on one of my favorite creators of TV, Movies, Comic Books, and Musicals. Joss Whedon. Here is the … Continue reading →

The Mighty Thor – Enter Hercules (1966)

VicSage — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:00:04 +0000

Continuing with the celebration of the release of the Avengers film in theaters this weekend, our next short from the Marvel Super Heroes 1966 show is none other than the God of Thunder himself, Thor! In this particular episode he … Continue reading →

The Origin Of Captain America (1966)

VicSage — Sat, 05 May 2012 12:00:39 +0000

With the release of the Avengers film yesterday, and since some of us are working the entire weekend and won’t be able to see it until Monday…it seemed liked an opportune time to watch some of the classic 1966 cartoons … Continue reading →

Retroist Podcast – Episode 109 – Eight is Enough

The Retroist — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:01:39 +0000

Today’s show is all about the classic 1970 drama/comedy Eight is Enough. We talk about the cast, the theming, the music, the ratings and much more. I covered the DVD release of the show on YouTube, which you might want … Continue reading →

Vintage Tom Sawyer Book

Flack — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:00:21 +0000

I was a pretty avid (and early) reader as a kid. Some of my earliest teachers didn’t know quote what to do with a kid that was already reading, but a few them helped nurture my love of books. One … Continue reading →

Star Wars Kenner Action Figures Early Bird Commercial

The Retroist — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:31 +0000

Way back in 1977, a movie called Star Wars took the world by storm. The toy company Kenner was slow to get toys on the shelf for the holiday season, so they came up with a clever way to sell … Continue reading →

Empire Strikes Back/Gone with the Wind Poster Mashup

The Retroist — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:24 +0000

In his marvelous fan poster, Ken Steacy, takes the iconic Gone with the Wind poster and adds that certain something that was missing, namely, The Empire Strikes Back. I like the original poster for Empire, but this take does help … Continue reading →

Darth Vader Meets Wolfman Jack on the Midnight Special

The Retroist — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:43 +0000

The Midnight Special was a great show and Wolfman Jack was a great narrator and occasional host. He was especially great when he had solid guest he could play off of and who is more solid than the Dark Lord … Continue reading →

Original Star Wars Trailer

The Retroist — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:43 +0000

On this very special May the 4th, lets take a moment to re-watch the trailer that spurred interest in the film that changed movie watching for a generation. At some point in the late 1980s, someone game me a copy … Continue reading →

May the Fourth Be With You Trading Card Set

The Retroist — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:25:50 +0000

Great news Star Wars fans, Jason Chalker over at Manly Art, is offering a retro inspired Star Wars card set for sale in his online store, the May the Fourth Be With You Trading Card Set. These cards will only … Continue reading →

Things We Miss: Gatorgum

The Retroist — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:59:12 +0000

This is a new feature I am playing around with on YouTube where I look at things from the past that we miss and wish would return. They are sort of a very abreviated version of the podcast, but with … Continue reading →

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Lamp

Flack — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:06 +0000

Finding a TMNT lamp at the local antique mall? Cool. Finding one for $16 that doesn’t work? Not so cool. Light’s out, Donnatello.

Amazing MST3K Fan Art

CarlosTheDwarf — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:51 +0000

Given the overlap between Retroists and MST3K fandom, I just wanted to share some amazing fan art created by Damian Fox. He’s done a bunch of wonderful character studies whose subjects will no doubt be familiar to MSTies everywhere. Can … Continue reading →

Midway’s Blue Shark

blinddog — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:13 +0000

I’m going to write a few blurbs for the arcade games I’m bring to a show this year, just a little background information that I plan to attach to each game. I figure that since I’m writing these anyway with … Continue reading →