There were so many quiz shows back in the 80s that I absolutely loved watching. They were a big part of my TV schedule when I was younger. Particularly the list below, but also loads more. Sadly most of them had to come to an…
It’s that time of year again folks. The Retromash Advent Calendar is live. Check it out over the month of December to see presents and Christmas stocking fillers from yesteryear, all from the pages of the 1988 Autumn/Winter Argos catalogue. After Optimus Prime and He-Man…
I do sometimes think I have a bit of a sickness. Maybe it’s just a retro obsession. But when I’m doing the most random things it can remind me of something retro related which almost uses a similar skill. Maybe I’m just trying to convince…
Nowadays we can all just skip past television adverts, but back in the 80s you couldn’t, and because they were on so often they really are a snapshot of our lives that can evoke so many memories. Many adverts became cultural touchpoints; just look at…
The holidays are right around the corner and that means it’s time to start putting together your wish lists. This season could be one of the best we’ve seen for retro gaming lovers in quite some time thanks to one item in particular. Nintendo has…
Clapham, London, UK is the home to the best gaming pub in the world. It’s official. At least, it’s the best one I’ve been to. I’ve been to ‘barcades’ before, and they’re great, but this place is more than that. I’m talking about the Four…
This post is in response to the Pop Culture League’s Challenge on Listicular Fortitude. I’m a big fan of watches of all kinds. I’m still stunned that people can make those tiny intricate mechanisms in analogue watches now, let alone over 100 years ago. But…
There is something about retro sports brands that I love, and Gola is a brand that I feel I had a bit of a special relationship with. The reason for that is that it was the sponsor of my favourite comic book footballer, Roy of…
Last weekend I popped out for some eggs on the Saturday morning and I stumbled upon a bunch of 80s BMXs lined up outside one of my local pubs. Obviously I had to stop to check it out. Turns out it was an event called…
The 80s were an interesting time to be alive. They gave us Nintendo, sleazy businessmen and a host of incredibly terrifying and creepy films. This is especially true following the release of Halloween. Some of those films have become cult classics, while others appear to…