80s

“Back to the ’80s” Trivial Pursuit Includes a Stranger Things Category

If you’re looking for some 80s nostalgia, check out the Back to the 80’s Edition of Trivial Pursuit. It has a Stranger Things theme even though Stranger Things is technically only set in the ’80s. Test your knowledge about all things ’80s and see how much you remember from that…

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Ben Heck’S NES Atari Portable Console Mashup

The master of console mods, Benjamin Heckendorn (aka “Ben Heck”) is at it again. This time he’s created a portable that combines an NES system and a Atari 2600 console, and crammed them together into one compact package. Like a Frankenstein’s monster, the NESTari portable can play cartridges from either…

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Classic Namco Game Sounds on Your Keychain

Wakka, wakka, wakka. Carry the sounds of your video gaming youth wherever you go with these retro sound keychains. Namco Classics Sound Drops play actual sound samples from 80’s classics like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaxian, and Xevious among others. They’re available for a limited time from Play-Asia for just $2.32…

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Rubik’s Revolution: the Cube Goes Techno

I’ve been wondering why the old Rubik’s Cube has been making appearances all over the place lately, with a significant amount of screen time dedicated to it in Will Smith’s craptacular The Pursuit of Happyness. Now we know it was all product placement geared towards the upcoming release of the…

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David Hasselhoff Would be Proud

Remember K.I.T.T., the talking computerized car from the old 80’s TV hit Knight Rider? Now K.I.T.T. (actually just a full-scale replica) can be yours if you’re the winning bidder in this eBay auction. Built by a dedicated fan in Toronto (I guess Canadian’s love David Hasselhoff too,) the car took…

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Classic Video Game and Computer Commercials

From the random video vault, I’ve compiled a bunch of great ancient video game and computer commercials from YouTube. It’s really amazing how far we’ve come. Enjoy the retro goodness… Apple II Computer:…

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Tag: 80s

“Back to the ’80s” Trivial Pursuit Includes a Stranger Things Category

Ben Heck’S NES Atari Portable Console Mashup

Classic Namco Game Sounds on Your Keychain

Rubik’s Revolution: the Cube Goes Techno

David Hasselhoff Would be Proud

Classic Video Game and Computer Commercials

Deals in The Technabob Shop