Monthly Archives: March 2009

Retroist Podcast – Episode 001 – The Rubik’s Cube

Posted on March 24, 2009 by The Retroist

I am proud to announce the premier of the Retroist Podcast. Today’s show is all about one of my favorite pop culture icons, “The Rubik’s Cube”. During the show we mention some fun facts about the Magic Cube, listen to … Continue reading →

New Star Trek Fragrances – Boldly Smell Like No One Has Smelled Before

Posted on March 24, 2009 by The Retroist

The Star Trek product marketing license is finally pushing towards the final frontier with a set of perfumes and colognes that will be released just in time to capitalize off the success of the Abrams’ reboot. Three scents (2 colognes … Continue reading →

80′s Cake … You Will Be Mine

Posted on March 24, 2009 by The Retroist

The joystick candle on top almost brings a tear to my eye. It is just wonderful. More photo at pieceofcaketricities’ photostream.

Animated Crave Cat Food Commercial

Posted on March 23, 2009 by The Retroist

I think the singer on this commercial sounds like one of the singers on School House Rock, but I cannot exactly place the song/singer. I wonder if that is what they were going for…

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe TV Ad

Posted on March 23, 2009 by The Retroist

I love the heroic art style of this 1985 print ad for the He-Man animated series. Pictured are (left to right) Stridor, Roboto, Moss Man, Sy-Klone, He-Man, Skeletor, Whiplash, Two Bad and Webstor (who is green for some reason).