Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Retroist’s Top Posts for April

Posted on April 28, 2011 by The Retroist

The Top 10 posts this month on the Retroist were… “TRON” and “TRON Legacy” the 2-Movie Blu-Ray/DVD Collection Growing Up In Arcades: 1979-1989 Never Forget Scare Glow! Is That The Blob?? Nope, It’s SLIME!!! Retro Toys: Then and Now – … Continue reading →

1975 Mattel Putt-Putt Speedway Commercial

Posted on April 28, 2011 by The Retroist

For a wind up type toy, the Putt-Putt Speedway was remarkably fast paced. My cousin and I would play it for hours, keep track of wins and losses on an old chalkboard while drinking iced tea and eating cookies. Great … Continue reading →

Animated Video of the Transformers Dancing to Thriller

Posted on April 28, 2011 by The Retroist

Another day, another video of giant Transforming robots dancing to Thriller…

The Real Ghostbusters Action Figures

Posted on April 28, 2011 by The Retroist

I was a big fan of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon, but it never occurred to me to collect the action figures. I have always regretted it.

Mario and Luigi Cake

Posted on April 28, 2011 by The Retroist

I woke up with a craving for cake. Not just any cake, a Mario and Luigi Cake made by sweet somethings 4 U.