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Isn’t that a 6th level illusionist spell? Actually, it is a video camera tube. Sort of a CRT in reverse. Photo by Heritage.
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Dark Tower, feat. Orson Welles
This gives me a chance to give 12-year-old me the present I never got. Dark Tower. Orson Welles embiggened the ad, already perfectly pitched to… Read More »Dark Tower, feat. Orson Welles
Moon Patrol Arcade Game
Who knew the Moon was so dangerous it would require regular patrols? Well, everyone in 1982. Photo by Next Step.
Suzuki Omnichord
The Wikipedia page notes its kitsch appeal. I totally get that, but I still find it hard not to ridicule this 1980s wonder of electronic… Read More »Suzuki Omnichord
Forbidden Robot?
Apparently it’s not verboten, just verbal.Photo by Gold Standard.
CD Duplicator
Back in the day if you wanted to copy that boss mix-tape, you’d have to dub it onto your Maxell UR90 in something close to… Read More »CD Duplicator
Knapp Electric Questioner
I have questions about the questioner. Fortunately, this games museum has a nice explanation and more photos of this amazing thing from 1928-1930. The players… Read More »Knapp Electric Questioner
GAY-LITES
Oh, those old timey Christmas lights! ‘Tis the season! Photo by Grasons.
Kermit Phone
The Kermit Phone was such a hit in 1983 that Jim Henson had one on his desk. But they really missed a trick by not… Read More »Kermit Phone
Reel to Reel Robot Head
Photo by Capriz.
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