Retroist
@retroist.com
I host the Retroist Podcast and write the Retroist which focuses on nostalgia. I like slightly old stuff and I typo too much. You can find me at https://www.retroist.com & https://patreon.com/retroist.
The new episode of the Retroist over on Patreon is all about the RCA System II. This late 70s console was RCA's attempt to get in on the new industry. While it was interesting, the ol' Home Programmer just couldn't compete against other new consoles. www.patreon.com/retroist/pos...
The G.I. Joe USS Flagg playset was one of the only toys that left me speechless when I saw it in person for the first time. I just couldn't believe any kid would ever get anything this large and amazing.
When He-Man first premiered I thought King Randor looked a lot like the Burger King.
For the release of the film TRON in 1982, Disney held the massive TRON Video Game Tournament for the arcade game and we got a glimpse at the excitement that e-sports would bring to gaming decades later. www.retroist.com/p/tron-video...
Picked up a bottle of Crush Big Troppa Punch. It has a nice fruit punch flavor. I will be picking up some more.
Fotomat Kiosks peppered parking lots across America for decades. Then they slowly faded, often turned into drive thru coffee or ATMs. They were an innovative business that didn't adapt quickly. Today I take a look at the rise and fall of Fotomat. www.retroist.com/p/the-rise-a...
Fact: The Vectrex is one of the coolest video game systems ever made.
On an all-new episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am trying something different. Traveling back to 1977, I take a look at the 9 original games you could get when the Atari VCS was just hitting store shelves. This is when you could really collect 'em all! www.retroist.com/p/retroist-a...
I was not the greatest photographer in the Eighties, but here is a pic of Spaceship Earth I took at EPCOT Center in 1983.
The 90s were a wild time for 1-900 numbers. They were trying everything to get people to call in and pay money. One of the more unusual (with a great cast of characters) was one that wanted you to pay for a good cry, 1-900-9099-CRY. www.retroist.com/p/was-there-...
This is a magnificent eighties commercial for 7 Up starring Pac-Man and a sound-a-like version of Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carrnes with 7 Up lyrics.
In 1983, the United States was having a croissant moment. Everyone was selling them including McDonald's which tested the McCrescent. It was a great idea, but unfortunately they chose the wrong time of day to serve it. A mistake their biggest rival wouldn't make. www.retroist.com/p/mcdonalds-...
Relax by the pool, the beach, or the tennis court with a cold glass of beef broth on ice.
In 1975, a paper cup design, “Orange and Yellow Flowers,” was unleashed upon the world. While not as well-remembered as the trendy “Jazz” design, it would be a staple in homes and restaurants for decades. www.retroist.com/p/orange-and...
Over on Patreon this week I am taking a look at the history of the SilverHawks. This show and its toys have lived in the shadow of the ThunderCats since they started, but I think they deserve to be discussed and rewatched. www.patreon.com/retroist/pos...
In the late Eighties, the department store Zellers ran this impressively animated Batman commercial.
The Video Store Podcast is back with a brand new person behind the counter. This week @kenpriebe.bsky.social has four kid's movies to take home and enjoy with your family this summer. Just make sure you rewind them before returning them. www.videostorepodcast.com/p/the-best-k...
I am sorry to announce that the Retroist Podcast is no longer available via Spotify. All past episodes have been removed from the service and no future episode will be posted there. I know this is inconvenient to many people and I apologize. It is still available via RSS and other platforms.
I like looking at and reading about cakes. Especially the style of cakes of my youth. So at some point I started collecting Wilton Cake Decorating Yearbooks. I might not have room for the pans, but its fun to learn how they are made and see the results. www.retroist.com/p/wilton-cak...
Early Cherry Coke advertising was creative, silly, and just fun to watch.
