It’s Dangerous to Adventure Alone
I was working on adding some new retro video game wallpapers, when I started thinking about what the Legend of Zelda might look like on an Atari 2600. My result…
Pitfall II – Lost Caverns Treasure Hunt Edition
In 1984, the Activision fan club held a contest tie-in with Pitfall II - Lost Caverns. They created ten special Treasure Hunt cartridges and put them out into circulation. These…
Captain America, Spider-Man and Doctor Doom at CES 1989
In 1989, Summer CES took place in Chicago. Marvel was sent three of their biggest characters, Captain America, Spider-Man and Doctor Doom to promote some of the games in which…
Animated original Atari 2600 Space Invaders box art
Today on Twitter I sent out a request. I would like to see a version of Space Invaders based on the art that displayed in their 1980s catalog. This art…
The Art of David A. Trampier
David A. Trampier or DAT, put together some of the most iconic roleplaying game art. His fingerprints are all over the early version of the game. Sadly he passed away…
Retroist Lazer Tag Podcast
This week's Retroist Podcast is about the classic toy from World's of Wonder, Lazer Tag. I start the show with a story about how my friends and I spent a…
Bad Breath? Call the Listermen
In 1988, Listerine unveiled their Ghostbusters-like troop of bad breath fighters, the Listermen. They make their first and I believe only appearance in a commercial for a better tasting version…
When Pizza Hut had Crystal Pepsi
I lose all objectivity when it comes to Crystal Pepsi, or as we called it "Crystal P." To me, and me close circle of friends, it was an exaggerated big…
Retroist Night Court Podcast
This week's Retroist Podcast is about the classic sitcom, Night Court. I begin the show talking about how Harry Anderson inspired my love of magic, even though I am not…
Salton Beachcomber Radio
I have encountered the Salton Beachcomber Radio many times while browsing thrift stores. This mid-eighties beauty always makes me pause and with good reason. It was a mini-boombox designed to…