Jon

Jon Reddick is a well-credentialed nerd of the 80s, classic game fan, and technology geek. He merged those interests into the creation of GenXGrownUp: a weekly podcast and YouTube channel which explores and celebrates media, games, tech, toys, comics, and pop culture of yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X'ers.

Live GenX Music Trivia w/ Ultimate Mix Tape Side B! – GenXGrownUp Live

Have fun and win prizes in The Ultimate Mix Tape live GenX music quiz! Guest and author, Tamara Dever, joins the stream as we take a trip down musical memory lane to test your GenX music knowledge. #genxgrownup #musicquizwithanswers #musicquizguessthesong Visit Totally Cool ’80s to learn more » www.totallycool80s.com/ GET YOUR COPY SIDE A: amzn.to/3w4e5zr […]

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November 4, 2022

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Colossal Fossil Fight! – BRAND NEW Vintage 1978 Board Game from Gabriel

In Colossal Fossil Fight from Gabriel Toys, each of the two players use a dinosaur to pick up bones from the bone yard and place them into their den. There are three types of bones (legs, ribs, and skulls) which are worth one, three, and five points, respectively. Once all the bones are removed from […]

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November 3, 2022

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My Arcade All-Star Arena Micro Player – BRAND NEW for 2022!

After years of nothing new, My Arcade arcade cabinet toys are back on store shelves. In this review, we take a look at the next in the line of the new offerings, the All-Star Arena Micro Player. This is a familiar form with some familiar titles, plus 300 more “games” to try. We’ve seen this […]

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November 2, 2022

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Data East Nano Player Review – ALL NEW from My Arcade Dreamgear!

After years of nothing new, My Arcade arcade cabinet toys are back on store shelves. In this review, we take a look at the smallest of the new offerings, the Pico Player. This model is the All-Star Stadium, and boasts not only seven Jaleco sports titles, but also 100 more “games.” What could this new […]

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October 26, 2022

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Pico Player Review – All-Star Stadium ALL NEW Model from My Arcade

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October 21, 2022

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My Arcade’s New Pico & Nano Arcades ARE HERE!

It’s been far too long since the last releases of tabletop & handheld arcade cabinet toys. But now My Arcade & Dreamgear have dropped not only some new Micro Players, but two new form factors: Nano Arcade & Pico Arcade. They’re fun new collectibles for sure, but as we prepare for the video reviews of […]

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October 17, 2022

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