Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Astounding World of the Future

Posted on December 30, 2010 by The Retroist

This Scott Dikkers film is a funny mid-20th century newsreel featuring amazingly accurate predictions of the year 2000.

How To Use A Telephone (1927)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by The Retroist

This film shows the actual cutover date from operator assistance to direct-dial (local only) in Fresno and Madera California.

Captain America’s Nemesis, The Red Skull as a Custom GI Joe Action Figure

Posted on December 30, 2010 by The Retroist

I am a big Captain American fan and I am looking forward to seeing what toys they come up with for the upcoming film. If their Skull looks anything like this, they have a sale on their hands. This custom … Continue reading →

Super Ernie-O World

Posted on December 30, 2010 by The Retroist

What happens when you combine Sesame Street and Super Mario Bros? You get Andy Gonsalvez’ Super Ernie-O World naturally. [via] Geek Art Loves Andy Gonsalvez’ Super Ernie-O World

The Commodore 64 Cake

Posted on December 30, 2010 by The Retroist

A work of art in sugar and flour. [via] Flickr

Recent Comments

RetroArt: Sorry didnt notice the missing Peter Tork because of THE AWESOMELY COOL FLING SAUCER!
The Retroist: @w2b – Could you send me a screenshot and what browser you are using? It would really help.
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The Retroist: You could use audio cassettes, because like a modem the datasette converted digital information into...
8bitghost: You know, it occurs to me I think I am the ultimate geek when in comes to computers, but some things...
8bitghost: My god, this video is amazing. Kudos to this persons coordination, I cant even really poor my milk into...
Saturday World: I was wondering the same thing.
The Retroist: @w2b — Really? I can see them all? You are just not seeing the ones in the posts or everywhere?
Daniel Th1rte3n: Simply gorgeous! Yet another piece of the Victorian age for me to obsess over!
Daniel Th1rte3n: This should be the lobby for those Atari gaming center proposals.

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