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MSKYO Retro Speaker Cart

By Christina Crouch on Monday, Dec 17th 2007 No Comments

Who can forget the 80’s? Why did we ever leave that culture and those styles? It was perfect, well, accept for the hair and clothes but the music was amazing. Ghetto Blasters and break dancing were classic.

MSKYO Speakers

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The Nintendo Controller Backpack

By Abby McVay on Tuesday, Dec 11th 2007 2 Comments

Nintendo fashion has grown more and more with age, it has grown to become one of the classic signs of a gamer. Along with Atari it seems there are all sorts of odd earrings, t-shirts and of course this Nintendo bag.

nintendo controller backpack

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The retro iPod Tote

By Abby McVay on Monday, Dec 10th 2007 1 Comment

I was instantly hooked when I saw this retro tote, featuring an old record player design on the front. Then when I found out it had speakers for my iPod, I had to resist buying myself an early Christmas present.

retro iPod tote

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Design Town Vintage Style Radio looks old

By James Allan Brady on Friday, Dec 7th 2007 1 Comment

It has a handle on top, like the ones that used to come on your lunchbox, and it has a telescopic antenna. To make matters worse, it only plays AM/FM radio, seriously, who listens to that crap anymore?

vintage radio

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The Voyager Arcade Machine features 36 vintage games

By Abby McVay on Friday, Dec 7th 2007 No Comments

Every geek in the world has at least the occasional wet dream about having a basement full of arcade machines. Especially the older more accomplished gamers who can’t go out into the arcade and play their favorite game. No one seems to carry Pac-Man anymore. This Voyager Arcade Machine has plenty of vintage games to keep you occupied for hours on end.

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Floppy disk shaped CDs

By Abby McVay on Tuesday, Dec 4th 2007 No Comments

If you miss floppy disks so much and the recycled toys that come from them aren’t enough, give this new and improved version a whirl. It’s actually a CDR in descise, giving the illusion that you haven’t kept up with current technology. When in reality, you just enjoy all of the quirky gadgets and toys that come with new technology.

floppy disk cd

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MultiGame Tabletop Arcade Machine

By Christina Crouch on Wednesday, Nov 28th 2007 1 Comment

The only thing I could think to add would be the world ‘Ultimate’. It is the ultimate arcade game machine. For all those old school gamers out there, let me alleviate your burning curiosity.

MultiGame Arcade Machine

You will find 48 amazing, flashback to your childhood, games on this one machine. They include some of my personal favorites like: Dig Dug, Pac Man, Space Invaders, Galaga, Galaxian, Donkey Kong, Frogger, New Rally X and Super Breakout. These aren’t remakes either, they are the real deal, live and in color on a 20” screen and you will not be disappointed.

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Retro Atari Earrings and Charm

By Abby McVay on Monday, Nov 26th 2007 No Comments

If you miss all those retro Atari games, sometimes its nice to have a little something to remind you of the ‘good old days’. I’m sure I’ve said before, but Etsy is a great resource for original geek gear. This charm and earring set are a great example of that.

retro atari earrings

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OLED based watch looks amazing

By James Allan Brady on Wednesday, Nov 21st 2007 No Comments

I don’t know what it is about the way OLEDs look, but I have always liked it, its kind of a retro look I guess, anyways, this watch works solely with and OLED display. When its not telling time, it displays a field of stars, a starry night sky if you will.

But if you shake it or tap it on the screen, it comes alive and shapes into a proper time discerning device. Its just an analog clock, it’d be cooler if it was digital, or if you had a choice, but its still a cool looking watch.

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Nixon Makes Time With Tetris and Pong

By Christina Crouch on Friday, Nov 16th 2007 No Comments

I don’t wear watches but this one just might change my mind. Nixon has put out a watch that allows you to play a couple of retro games, Tetris and Pong. While normal watches just tell time, the Nixon watch actually lets you waste it. Just think of all the hours you can see pass you buy while living out the dream of gaming 24/7.

Tetris Watch