Retroist
@retroist.com
I host the Retroist Podcast and write the Retroist which focuses on nostalgia. I like slightly old stuff and I typo too much. You can find me at https://www.retroist.com & https://patreon.com/retroist.
Added the Jaws Anniversary Collection Edition VHS 2-Tape Set set to my collection. I don't think the previous owner ever watched these tapes.
November 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Added the Jaws Anniversary Collection Edition VHS 2-Tape Set set to my collection. I don't think the previous owner ever watched these tapes.
It is going to be a "Men at Work" morning again.
November 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It is going to be a "Men at Work" morning again.
On an all new episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am discussing the legendary 1967 cartoon, The Herculoids. I have gotten a lot of requests to cover this over the years and it was a treat to re-watch and fall back in love with the characters.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
On an all new episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am discussing the legendary 1967 cartoon, The Herculoids. I have gotten a lot of requests to cover this over the years and it was a treat to re-watch and fall back in love with the characters.
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In November 1983, Toy “R” Us sent out this pre-Christmas sale circular. It is filled with all the great toys that would make 1983 such a memorable year. So let’s take a look at what you might have received for Christmas in 1983.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In November 1983, Toy “R” Us sent out this pre-Christmas sale circular. It is filled with all the great toys that would make 1983 such a memorable year. So let’s take a look at what you might have received for Christmas in 1983.
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Watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles as it was meant to be watched…
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles as it was meant to be watched…
In 1985, during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, poor Kermit the Frog sprung some leaks and needed to be dragged down the parade route.
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
In 1985, during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, poor Kermit the Frog sprung some leaks and needed to be dragged down the parade route.
Listening to the Music of Cosmos this afternoon. Love this record. My Mom bought a copy of it for me after we watched the show together.
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Listening to the Music of Cosmos this afternoon. Love this record. My Mom bought a copy of it for me after we watched the show together.
If you want a little history and background on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade before you watch it this year, I have covered it on the Retroist Podcast. I learned so much about the parade, and it made me a bigger fan.
Art by Christopher Tupa.
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Art by Christopher Tupa.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you want a little history and background on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade before you watch it this year, I have covered it on the Retroist Podcast. I learned so much about the parade, and it made me a bigger fan.
Art by Christopher Tupa.
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Art by Christopher Tupa.
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Eighties Arcade TV Journalism.
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Eighties Arcade TV Journalism.
When I worked at my local video store and you came in on a Friday night looking for a Disney tape to rent, we were often out of most titles, but we did have a few "other" Disney tapes. Today on the Video Store Podcast I recommend those Other Disney Tapes.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
When I worked at my local video store and you came in on a Friday night looking for a Disney tape to rent, we were often out of most titles, but we did have a few "other" Disney tapes. Today on the Video Store Podcast I recommend those Other Disney Tapes.
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Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man (not sure this is canonical)
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man (not sure this is canonical)
A card from the comic book store I went to as a kid, A&S Comics. My grandmother would take me every other week and I learned a lot going there. Glad they are still kicking.
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A card from the comic book store I went to as a kid, A&S Comics. My grandmother would take me every other week and I learned a lot going there. Glad they are still kicking.
Popples are small, colorful, exuberant creatures, each with an idiosyncratic personality. They often appear to try and assist with problems, but end up causing mischief. They have pouches on their backs that allow them to curl into a fuzzy ball.
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Popples are small, colorful, exuberant creatures, each with an idiosyncratic personality. They often appear to try and assist with problems, but end up causing mischief. They have pouches on their backs that allow them to curl into a fuzzy ball.
I like his green Hulk shoes.
November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I like his green Hulk shoes.
A magical Eighties' kitchen in blue. I would love to have a kitchen like this.
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A magical Eighties' kitchen in blue. I would love to have a kitchen like this.
Anyone who saw the first Home Alone knew that Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was going to be a big hit. 33 years ago it hit theaters and was the movie to see that Thanksgiving and for months afterwards. Eventually making $359 million.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Anyone who saw the first Home Alone knew that Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was going to be a big hit. 33 years ago it hit theaters and was the movie to see that Thanksgiving and for months afterwards. Eventually making $359 million.
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“How to Master The Video Games” and other books like it were heavily traded in my circle of friends when I was growing up. Outside of word of mouth and a few videos that would eventually get released, these were the sources for tip on how to play video games.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“How to Master The Video Games” and other books like it were heavily traded in my circle of friends when I was growing up. Outside of word of mouth and a few videos that would eventually get released, these were the sources for tip on how to play video games.
It might not be the most popular or the most well-known even, but Mr. Do! is one of my favorite arcade games. 43 years ago this month, the game was finally reaching arcades, and its as fun today as it was back in 1982.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It might not be the most popular or the most well-known even, but Mr. Do! is one of my favorite arcade games. 43 years ago this month, the game was finally reaching arcades, and its as fun today as it was back in 1982.
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In 1978, actor David Prowse mentioned in a public setting that Darth Vader was the father of Luke well before Empire Strikes Back came out, giving away the twist almost two years early.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In 1978, actor David Prowse mentioned in a public setting that Darth Vader was the father of Luke well before Empire Strikes Back came out, giving away the twist almost two years early.
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Who wants to play some Tuba-Ruba?
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Who wants to play some Tuba-Ruba?
Another new Video Store Podcast this week. @pitfallgary.bsky.social is behind the encounter again recommending four often overlooked movies with a Thanksgiving theme to get you into the holiday spirit.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Another new Video Store Podcast this week. @pitfallgary.bsky.social is behind the encounter again recommending four often overlooked movies with a Thanksgiving theme to get you into the holiday spirit.
www.videostorepodcast.com/p/tango-and-...
www.videostorepodcast.com/p/tango-and-...
When I visited my grandmother and we went to the supermarket she would let me pick out one item under a dollar. For a while they had great discount 45s. I played Jam On It by Newcleus on repeat for months after getting it.
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM
When I visited my grandmother and we went to the supermarket she would let me pick out one item under a dollar. For a while they had great discount 45s. I played Jam On It by Newcleus on repeat for months after getting it.
Harder for me to get where I live now, but this time of year, I am happy when I can get even a single box of Mallomars.
November 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Harder for me to get where I live now, but this time of year, I am happy when I can get even a single box of Mallomars.
