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The First & Best-Known Rubik’s Cube Knock-Off: Wonderful Puzzler – Jon’s Cool Junk

When Rubik’s Cubes hit the world in 1980, other companies were quick to jump on the bandwagon and start producing clones. The Wonderful Puzzler from Taiwan is the first and best-known imitation Rubik’s cube ever produced. It began manufacture the same year Rubik’s hit the market, and while they are unwieldy, unfriendly puzzle cubes, the […]

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November 17, 2022

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Jaws Tiny TV Quick Look

Get ready to watch Jaws like never before – on the TINIEST TV! Introducing Tiny TV Classics, the NEWEST collectible from Basic Fun! Tiny TV Classics are real-working TVs that feature the most famous scenes and quotes from top shows and movies, like Jaws. Each Tiny TV comes with a remote, that really works! That’s […]

Jon

November 16, 2022

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The Wham-O Magic Window – Jon’s Cool Junk

Creativity and versatility are two of the primary assets which make an exciting and unique toy product from Wham-O, creator or such all-time favorites as Hula Hoop, Frisbee and Silly String. A creative plaything for children, “Magic Window” is also a sensory experience for adults, representing a medium of creative interpretation. Millions of vari-colored, non-toxic […]

Jon

November 15, 2022

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Howard Scott Warshaw EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – Yars’ 2, Once Upon Atari, Atari 50, Therapy, & MORE!

GenXGrownUp sat down with legendary Atari developer, Howard Scott Warshaw, to discuss his book, Once Upon Atari, his history at Atari, details on the forthcoming Yars’ Revenge Sequel, and how he made the migration from engineer to therapist. Hear the full, unedited interview » genxgrownup.com/hsw ONCE UPON ATARI is an intimate view into the dramatic […]

Jon

November 12, 2022

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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration – GenXGrownUp Live

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games. We’ve been waiting for this one for a while now — let’s […]

Jon

November 11, 2022

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Top 10 Best Arcade Cabinet Toys Under $50! – My Arcade, Super Impulse, Basic Fun

With so many arcade toys to choose from: Tiny Arcades, Micro Arcades, Micro Players, Arcade Classics, My Arcade, Basic Fun, Super Impulse… That’s just a LOT to sort through. If you’ve ever wanted to cut through the noise and discover the best of the best across all of these tabletop & handheld arcade lines while […]

Jon

November 10, 2022

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