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GeekDad Daily Deal: New BittBoy Retro Gaming System

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019Darren Blankenship

Play away with the New BittBoy Retro Gaming System!

2018 GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide: Books

November 20, 2018November 26, 2018Anton Olsen

Books are the closest thing to real magic we have. They can teach you a new skill, entertain your mind, or even transport you to another world. No matter your taste, there is something for everyone. Read on for a list of books that we think worthy of a recommendation.

Get Your BASIC (and Retro Gaming) On With TheC64®Mini

October 8, 2018December 1, 2018Jenny Bristol

Relive the glory days of pixelated games and programming in BASIC!

Retro Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake

February 8, 2017Tony Sims

Go retro for Valentine’s Day this year with Care Bears Valentine’s Day Plush toys! These are modeled after the original bears released in 1983 and…

Vestron Video Collector's Series 'Parents' Blu Ray

Horror Cult Classic ‘Parents’ Comes to Blu-ray 1/31 (Exclusive Clip)

January 30, 2017Preston Burt1

The nostalgia train continues to chug down the tracks with the release of two new Vestron Video Blu-rays from Lionsgate: ‘Parents’ and ‘The Lair of the White Worm’

'This Record Belongs To ______' by Vinyl Me, Please

Kid-Friendly Vinyl Album ‘This Record Belongs To…’ Deserves a Spin

December 22, 2016Preston Burt

‘This Record Belongs To _____’ is simultaneously nostalgic and timeless while being intriguingly new and refreshing. They simply don’t make records like this anymore (until now), and you and/or your child will find yourself humming away long after you’ve listened.

‘Pete’s Dragon’ Now Available on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital… and VHS?

November 29, 2016Preston Burt1

Disney sure knows how to tug at our heartstrings to promote Pete’s Dragon (2016), now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download.

NES Classic Edition Available via Amazon This Afternoon

November 11, 2016Z4

That’s the good news. There is also bad news.

10 Things Parents Should Know About the NES Classic Edition

November 5, 2016Z

At $60, the NES Classic Edition is the Cadillac of retro plug-and-play video game systems.

NES Classic Edition Pre-Orders at Target

August 15, 2016Z1

The hotly anticipated NES Classic Edition is currently available for pre-order at Target.

5 Fan-Made ‘Stranger Things’ Tributes I Would Buy in a Heartbeat

August 4, 2016Preston Burt1

Demand for Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ is so great, fans have made their own tributes. Here’s five great items that absolutely need to exist in real life.

Yes, The NES Classic Edition Is a Real Thing

July 14, 2016Z42

While we won’t be seeing the long-rumored NX this holiday season, this November 11th will see the release of a spectacular blast from the past.

Crystal Pepsi makes its return to store shelves

The Future Is Clear, Crystal Pepsi to Return to Store Shelves

June 30, 2016Preston Burt

It’s a great time to be alive if you’re a ’90s nostalgia fan, especially if you love sugary sweet beverages. Crystal Pepsi is set to make its return.

Madballs Triumphantly Return as 'MondoBalls!'

January 26, 2016Preston Burt

Madballs toys. They’re gross, they’re disgusting, and they’re back…as Mondoballs! Check out the newly redesigned version of the classic ’80s toys.

’80s Cult Classics ‘Manimal’ & ‘Automan’ Finally Arrive on DVD

November 10, 2015Preston Burt1

With ‘Manimal’ and ‘Automan,’ the effects make you appreciate how far we’ve come, the pacing makes you long for more substance and better plot and character development in our current television lineup, and the stories just make you feel like a kid all over again.

Retro Clock Radio Upgrades Mornings

September 14, 2015Tony Sims

A short time ago, I found myself looking at nightstand clock radios. I still do not like using my mobile phone as my primary clock and alarm. Call me “old school” if you must.

Oh, Crumb (In a Good Way!) — ‘Danger Mouse’ Is on Netflix

June 29, 2015Natania Barron

One of the best 80s shows is back on Netflix… and a remake is underway.

Clogged Duane Garbage Pail Kid Then and Now

Garbage Pail Kids: ‘Where Are They Now?’ Photo Project

May 21, 2015Preston Burt

The 30th anniversary of ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ causes one photographer to envision a “Where Are They Now” series of the disgustingly awesome trading cards.

The Virtual Reality Game Room of Your Dreams

March 16, 2015December 16, 2017Preston Burt6

Physical arcades may be few and far between, but virtual reality can now deliver the retro game room of your dreams!

Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons as a Dad

January 15, 2015Stephen R Clark9

My son calls for me from his crib at 6 am. It’s Saturday, so he slept in. His mom stays comfortable and warm in bed while the two of us quietly make our way down the stairs. He gets a juice, I get a coffee, and we sit on the sofa together to watch a morning of cartoons.

Angry Birds + Flappy Bird = New Game Retry

May 6, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

Rovio have just soft launched their new Flappy Bird style game, Retro. Here’s an early hands on with the game from Canada:

My son's TMNT toys (left) and my TMNT toys (right). Image: Dakster Sullivan

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retro Collection

January 16, 2014December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retro line brings back memories of Dakster’s childhood.

Writing Stories With Dinnerware: Fiesta, Friends, and Family

May 28, 2013Natania Barron9

Fill your home with more than stuff. Fill it with stories.

Going Retro: 4 Emacs Easter Eggs

April 15, 2013Brian McLaughlin1

Want to show your geeklings some real retro computing? How about showing them the emacs easter eggs built into emacs. There is a MUD, the game of Life (the cellular version, not the board game version), ASCII Tetris, and a primitive AI for Psychoanalysis.

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