Monthly Archives: March 2009
Why are they not making the Hover Scooter?
This demo is nearly 50 years old. You would think they would have worked out all the problems by now. Not that I don’t think the Segue is novel, but I want my Hover Scooter!!
Underappreciated DEVO: Smooth Noodle Maps’ Pink Jazz Trancers
DEVO’s 8th album from 1990 was titled, “Smooth Noodle Maps” and before this month’s announcement of a new album, it was their unappreciated swan song. The album, while not DEVO’s greatest work, is filled with some great songs like “Morning … Continue reading
This Week’s Top Retro Commercial
The results are in and this week’s most popular retro commercial is… WWF Action Figures.
This Week’s Highlights
Here are the most popular posts this week at The Retroist Retroist Podcast Premiers Today – Episode 001 – The Rubik’s Cube – I am proud to announce the premier of the Retroist Podcast. Today’s show is all about one … Continue reading
The Most Memorable Candy Commercials of the 1980s
The 1980s were a great time for child product marketing. The toy, cereal and candy commercials clogged the airwaves every day, filling our small brains with thoughts of plastic fun and sugar coated impulse buys. Many of these classic ads … Continue reading
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