These Classic Namco Arcade Game Lighters prove what we always suspected, Pac-Man has a hot temper. Saying that, the Galaxian, Xevious and Dig Dug versions of the Namco Arcade Game Lighters are pretty hot too. Brought to us by Banpresto, these are limited-edition butane-filled Zippo lighters with the Pac-Man version of the Arcade Game Lighters initially released to mark the … [Read more...]
Wii Super Famicom Classic Controller Available » Old Favourite, New Life
The Wii Super Famicom Classic Controller was announced last year but only for the Japanese (as usual). Finally, the rest of the world (i.e. the USA), have a chance to get their hands on this modern retro game-pad for the princely sum of $75 (plus $6 p&p). The Wii Super Famicom Classic control-pad plugs into your existng wii control so it can interface wirelessly with the … [Read more...]
The Asteroids Watch – Meteors On Your Wrist
The Asteroids Watch by John Maushammer would give TokyoFlash a run for their money. The wristwatch looks like it is based on many a 80's classic space blaster and even has an inbuilt tilt function so you can alternate the action on screen by moving your wrist. Designer John Maushammer first came up with the (non-playable) ping-pong watch which was cool enough but the … [Read more...]
Hack-n-Slash Arcade Fun
If you're a regular reader of this bog (and why aren't you, eh??) you will know by now that we love both the classic retro gadgets and the futuristic so this next find will come as no surprise. Whist trawling the web to find out what's happening we came across this classic print of the arcade legend that is Golden Axe. The remake of the game is around the corner (how can you … [Read more...]