Monthly Archives: July 2010

Duracell Zorro

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Retroist

I liked the concept of toys running on Duracells being superior and saving the day. A great counter to the Energizer bunny, I wish they had not stopped this strategy.

Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set Ad

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Retroist

The best is better!

Seinfeld Cut to be a Suspense Movie Trailer – “Serenity Now”

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Retroist

I guess season 1 of Seinfeld is on the verge of being retro. Even though this trailer is light on early season stuff, I thought I would put it up here because it is so well done. I always thought … Continue reading →

The Buzz on the Retroist Forum for July 26, 2010

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Retroist

Podcast Request I’ve often thought the same thing, but Peachy comes up with some brilliant stuff – for instance – The Ghostbusters cover that he put together. It’s comical, and I’m starting to like it better than Ray Parker Jr’s … Continue reading →

The future that never was…

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Kill Screen 256

Yeah I want my jet pack and moon hotel room too. I am Just as mad as you are…. Read Jetpacks, Androids, and the Future That Never Came [via] PCWorld

Recent Comments

ClaymationWerewolf: @Doug that’s really funny! When I watched the episode I actually did wonder if I was...
Drahken: I vaguely remember sky commanders, though I never watched it at the time, I mostly just remember the ads...
Daniel Th1rte3n: Another excellent piece! I was aware of this property as a kid, but never owned any of the toys,...
Doug: Yeah, there were toys. I had one. Were the Aussy and Jamaican bad guys? The way you describe them and the...
vinvectrex: This one near the top of my list of toys I wanted but never got. And, had I gotten it, I wouldn’t...
Joshua Caleb: @Bill Beams it actually looks a little better than the video (blame my capture card) Granted, the...
Doug: Yeah, it’s not the best name choice. “American Awesomeness” would have been better.
Infomercial Reviewer: When I read the title of this post I though these cards were going to be from the *movie*...
madi: Really… No wonder Steven King makes fun of him…
Daniel Th1rte3n: @ Professor Brian Oblivion Thanks my friend! @ ClaymationWerewolf Thanks once again for the kind...

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