MetaFilter posts tagged with retro

Moog-y Christmas

Joe Beese — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:21:42 -0800

Do you like musical instruments with lots of keyboards? And lots and lots of dials? Then you may like 36 15 MOOG: Stuff with Moog and/or 60's and 70's vintage synths in it. (related Ask MeFi) Stuff like George Harrison's Electronic Sound (1969). The soundtrack to the "Bubbleator" exhibit at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Music For Robots. And some cover art that may mess with your mind. It also has the legendary "Esper Edition" of Vangelis's Blade Runner soundtrack - without which you have never properly heard this music.

Retro Housewife

St. Alia of the Bunnies — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:13:32 -0800

Retro Housewife

Arcangel and the future of digi/net art

0bvious — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:44:50 -0800

Corey Arcangel is perhaps the internet's most infamous hack, masher-upper, digi/net artist. His work stands for a growing culture of artists who run wildly through animated GIF landscapes populated with corrupted data-compressed bunny rabbits and tinny, MIDI renditions of Savage Garden ballads. As the Lisson Gallery, London, opens its archives to Arcangel's curatorial eye, could digi/net art be set to infect the real, fleshy world, like a rampant Conficker Worm? Has YouTube become the truest reflection of our anthropological selves? Are we destined to roam the int3erw£bs like the mythic beasts of yore, hoping, in time, that digi art can free us from the confines of this fleshy void? [...previously]

Mainstream. Main Street. Mass produced. Middle Class homes.

saturnine — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:00:25 -0800

Retro Renovation celebrates an era of post-war American housing that's being slowly eroded by the likes of HGTV. The decor of the 1940s, 1950s, and the 1960s might be an acquired taste, but for those purchasing neglected homes in the current economic climate where an interest in thrift and vintage is gripping the youth of today, an original pink bathroom from the 1950s could be a dream come true. Just rememember colour is the key.

Play 5,000+ classic video games in your browser

Rhaomi — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:12:22 -0800

TheSmartAss.info's suite of Java emulators allows smooth, in-browser playback of literally thousands of old-school video games: 517 Atari titles, 148 for DOS, 636 Game Boy games (and 410 for Game Boy Color), 2,019 (!) NES titles, 238 GameGear games, 802 Sega Genesis titles, and 284 for the Sega Master System. Highlights include Space Invaders, Frogger, Galaga, Pitfall!, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, SimCity, Zero Wing, Duke Nukem, Sonic the Hedgehog, Aladdin, Earthworm Jim, Pokemon, and Metal Gear Solid. Use the search function to find your favorites! You can also register an account to save games on emulators that support it. Make sure to check the purple bar below each game for control info and links to alternate emulators in case the default one is buggy or slow.

World's Most Experienced Airline... in the garage

armage — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:30:26 -0800

Anthony Toth has recreated a first-class Pan Am cabin in his garage.

Do The Mario!

The Whelk — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:24:42 -0800

Hey Paisanos! It's the Super Mario Brother's Super Show! Hosted by Captain Lou Albano ( previously ) as Mario and Danny Wells as Lugi, the show boasted an unusual list of guest stars including Elvira, Magic Johnson, Erine Hudson, Moon Zappa, Regina Williams (with Capt. Lou in drag) , and in a meta-twist, Cyndi Lauper trying to find Captain Lou himself. Extra SMBSS Goodness The First Episode of the Legend of Zelda cartoon (1 2) The First episode of Captain N: The Game Master ( 1 2 3)

Vintage Graphics Resource

netbros — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:53:39 -0800

Grain Edit is focused on classic design work from the 1950s-1970s and contemporary designers that draw inspiration from that time period. Site content includes interviews, articles, designers’ libraries, as well as examples of rare design annuals, type specimens, ephemera, posters and vintage kids books from their bookshelves.

My Parents Were Awesome

xingcat — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:51:39 -0800

My Parents Were Awesome Before the fanny packs and Andrea Bocelli concerts, your parents (and grandparents) were once free-wheeling, fashion-forward, and super awesome.

Shoutout To All My Eichler Homies

mattdidthat — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:05:23 -0800

Eichler homes! Most Eichlers are located in northern California, but you can find a few developments in the southland. People restore and renovate their Eichlers, write magazine articles about them, and take lots of photos of them. Even Mr. Incredible owned an Eichler. But owning an Eichler is not for everyone. Want to buy an Eichler? Join the Eichler Network or tour an open house.

"We have approximately 3 million bytes of memory just used to store an image..."

Mr. Anthropomorphism — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:47:27 -0800

The Computer Chronicles.

Party Like It's 1939!

Juliet Banana — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:58:01 -0800

Sartorial inspiration for anachronistic atavists: Rhiannon, The Black Apple, Johanni, Solanah, Casey Brown, Strawberry Lemonade, Fleur de Guerre, The Freelancer, and Elinkan.

OUCH! WHAT DO YOU DO?

Afroblanco — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:17:58 -0800

50 NES Quotes Every Gamer Should Know. A full index after the break. Page 1 : "Hello! You found my shop of strange and wonderful things!" (Super Mario Brothers 3) "The game doesn't start until you say YES." (Rambo) "THIS ROOM IS AN ILLUSION AND IS A TRAP DEVISUT BY SATAN. GO AHEAD DAUNTLESSLY! MAKE RAPID PROGRES!" (Ghosts n' Goblins) "LOOSE WEIGHT AND RIDE THE ELEVATORS" (Milon's Secret Castle) "A WINNER IS YOU!" (Pro Wrestling) Page 2 : "RETURN OF GANON" (Zelda II) "SAVE SYLVIA FROM MR. X" (Kung Fu) "THIS IS A NEUTRAL AREA. ALL ACTS OF HOSTILITIES ARE PROHIBITED IN THIS AREA IF VIOLATED, YOU WILL BE ATTACKED." (Bionic Commando) "See your face upon the clean water. How dirty! Come! Wash your face!" (Final Fantasy) "TELL MIKE TO DIP MY LETTER IN WATER...." (StarTropics) Page 3 : "OUCH! WHAT DO YOU DO?" (Goonies II) "BERLIN AT NIGHT... AN IRON CURTAIN JUST DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT." (Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode) "YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE DEAD." (Friday the 13th) "BUY SOMETHIN' WILL YA!" (The Legend of Zelda) "I'm invincible!" (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game) Page 4 : "YOU HAVE COMPLETED A GREAT GAME. AND PROOVED THE JUSTICE OF OUR CULTURE." (Ghostbusters) "OH BOY! MARK SOUP!" (Monster Party) "TAKE ANY ONE YOU WANT." (The Legend of Zelda) "IT'S A SAD THING THAT YOUR ADVENTURES HAVE ENDED HERE!!" (Shadowgate) "I FEEL ASLEEP!!" (Metal Gear) Page 5 : "I hold your city captive & Ryan's girlfriend hostage." (River City Ransom) "IT'S A SECRET TO EVERYBODY." (The Legend of Zelda) "HIDE PETER HIDE AWK! DO ME SO FAR, DO ME?" (StarTropics) "You need peace of mind. I will meditate with you." (Faxanadu) "WHERE'S Dr. WILEY?... OH NO, TOO LATE." (Mega Man 3) Page 6 : "GET THE HECK OUT OF HERE, YOU NERD!" (Bionic Commando) "WHAT DO YA SAY! TRY BUYING FROM ME." (Kid Icarus) "BERNARD! DON'T BE A TUNA HEAD!" (Maniac Mansion) "Hold RESET while you turn POWER off!" (Final Fantasy) "LET'S PLAY MONEY MAKING GAME." (The Legend of Zelda) Page 7 : "I AM ERROR." (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) "A Slime draws near! Command?" (Dragon Warrior) "1997, October 1, The END DAY." (Crystalis) "WHAT, YOU'RE GOING TO FIGHT AGAINST ME? YOU DAMN FOOL." (Bionic Commando) "LET ME REMOVE THE EGGPLANT CURSE" (Kid Icarus) Page 8 : "NOW IT IS THE BEGINNING OF A FANTASTIC STORY! LET US MAKE A JOURNEY TO THE CAVE OF MONSTERS!" (Bubble Bobble) "I DRINK TO PREPARE FOR A FIGHT. TONIGHT I AM VERY PREPARED!" (Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!) "EASTMOST PENNINSULA IS THE SECRET" (The Legend of Zelda) "SORRY, I'M DEAD." (Monster Party) "Oh, it's terrible! The King has been transformed! Please find the Magic Wand so we can change him back." (Super Mario Bros. 3) Page 9 : "WELCOME TO WARP ZONE!" (Super Mario Bros.) "....TCELES B HSUP A magic spell?" (Final Fantasy) "Just a girl. Get out of here!" (Ninja Gaiden) "FLY AWAY" (Duck Hunt) "PAY ME FOR THE DOOR REPAIR CHARGE." (The Legend of Zelda ) Page 10 : "JOIN THE NINTENDO FUN CLUB TODAY! MAC." (Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!) "IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS." (The Legend of Zelda) "WHAT A HORRIBLE NIGHT TO HAVE A CURSE." (Castlevania II: Simon's Quest) "BARF!" (River City Ransom) "THANK YOU MARIO! BUT OUR PRINCESS IS IN ANOTHER CASTLE!" (Super Mario Bros.)

Begone ye earthling creatures bold, there are no women here.

tellurian — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:14:06 -0800

Disney's Man and the Moon (1 of 6). One-horned unigoats versus SCIENCE! featuring Werner von Braun who, to the nose adds a small atomic reactor in preparation for [cue dramatic music] a trip around the moon. [via]

Talking Cards

tellurian — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:23:41 -0800

Used as postcards and for advertising, phono postcards were a single-sided phonograph record stuck on a card with a hole punched through. The Weco cards stand out with their use of photography (with the clothes sometimes painted on) and see-through vinyl.

You aliens get off my lawn!

Brandon Blatcher — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:56:15 -0800

Cute aliens invading grandpa's postcards.

Our insect is in another casserole

artifarce — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:28:25 -0800

Sure you consider yourself a retro 8-bit gaming geek, but have you played Udon Boy in Ramen Land, or Kung Fu Psycho Rider? Don't feel bad, they're from Japanese culture store Meteor's annual Famicase, an exhibition of imaginary games.

Retro discs like The White Stripes

mippy — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:09:10 -0800

"Field Middle School student Max Timander, 12, has taken blogging's egalitarian spirit to a new height, despite his lack thereof. He runs areyourockin.com, a reviewer-centric rock blog covering a smart mix of hot albums (the new Green Day "is so addicting," he says) and "retro" discs -- by early-'00s acts such as the White Stripes and David Gray." Right now, the site is streaming Glasvegas. He's also into Husker Du. I think he's totally the kind of kid I wished went to my school when I was his age.

Before everything, there was PLATO

WolfDaddy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:29:57 -0800

Touch screen. Awesome graphics. Online community. No, I'm not talking about the latest handheld device to hit the market, I'm talking about Control Data's PLATO system. PLATO People. Preservation efforts. Empire.

Not on the good rug!

1f2frfbf — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:30:58 -0800

Danish 70's Interior Design, Porno Style. sorta NSFW-ish?

Women have all the fun

The Whelk — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:04:21 -0800

Stylish Gent: Thedaniel provides men with an easy to use shopping blog for fashion with a retroish flair. [via mefi projects]

Jumpman

Rinku — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:15:40 -0800

Friday 3MB-Mac-and-PC-download fun: Jumpman. An explanation and some screenshots here. Via TIGSource.

Waka-waka-waka

JHarris — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:15:34 -0800

The Pac-Man Dossier is an extremely detailed description of the game logic of arcade Pac-Man. It explains why, once in a while, monsters will harmlessly pass through Pac-Man. It explains why they won't go up through the tunnels above the monster box. It explains why occasionally, after losing a life, monsters will refuse to leave the box. It explains when and why Blinky becomes Cruise Elroy, and why sometimes Pinky gets confused and loses track of Pac-Man. It even explains, as far as the player can continue to play, what to do on the kill screen. It is awesome. Previously....

Other People's Pictures

gamera — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:45:30 -0800

You are interested in the unknown... the mysterious. The unexplainable. That is why you are here. And now, for the first time, we are bringing to you, the full story of what happened on that fateful day. We are bringing you all the evidence, based only on the secret testimony, of the miserable souls, who survived this terrifying ordeal. The incidents, the places. My friend, we cannot keep this a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. My friend, can your heart stand the shocking facts of a flickr collection of old snapshots?

Play-Doh!!!

GavinR — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:11:45 -0800

Old Play-doh ads! Chop that mop. Excellent! What has been done cannot be undone. Arbeit Macht Frei! Oooooh...pretty sparkles.... Tasty! Bart Smit? Basa?