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Burger King Ad Introduces the Bacon Double-Cheeseburger
Jan 2, 2010 | Tubin'
It's difficult to imagine in this day and age that there was ever a time when bacon double-cheeseburgers were not a regular part of the menu in just about any fast food burger joint you can think of. And yet, it really wasn't all that long ago (relatively speaking)...
Pac-Man 7UP Ad
Jan 2, 2010 | Tubin'
I like 7UP, and I like Pac-Man. Seems that I would have been the perfect demographic for a commercial such as this at one time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skuAcMbG1HA Sadly, I don't remember it from growing up-- probably a bit before my time, if I had to guess by...
Hogan Talks TNA, Brother
Jan 1, 2010 | Wrestling
IGN has an interview with Hulk Hogan about his appearance on TNA Impact this Monday, which goes head-to-head with WWE Monday Night Raw. And whereas before, I was likely to ignore it... I'm actually kind of interested now. Well, brother, I'm going to do everything from...
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Fan Movie Trailer
Dec 31, 2009 | Tubin'
With Power Rangers going into its 18th year with enhanced reruns of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, some feel that it's time for a reboot, not unlike numerous other series-- Transformers, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, G.I. Joe, and Teenage Mutant...
Toku Heroes of 2009 Tribute
Dec 31, 2009 | Tubin'
This was a heck of a year for Power Rangers, Super Sentai, and Kamen Rider, all part of the genre collectively known as tokusatsu. Here is a neat tribute someone on Topless Robot linked to, which pays homage to Disney's Power Rangers RPM, Adness' Kamen Rider Dragon...
The Empire Strikes Back with a Laugh Track
Dec 31, 2009 | Tubin'
This may just be one of the most messed-up things I've seen in quite some time, though it's safe for work: The way they really roar at the hand-chopping, the "I am your father" line, and the fall is just... well, as Topless Robot put it, "it's like you're watching the...
Reflect on the Nintendo Fun Club Today!
Dec 29, 2009 | Video Games
Before there was Nintendo Power magazine, there was the Nintendo Fun Club newsletter. And much to my regret, that was before my time in becoming a lifelong video game hobbyist. Indeed, I came into the world of video game magazines with the first issue of Nintendo...
Power Rangers RPM, Episode 1: The Road to Corinth
Dec 27, 2009 | Tubin'
To go with the article I posted earlier, here's the first part of the first episode of this last new season of Power Rangers, "The Road to Corinth:" Parts 2 and 3 can be found here and here. --LBD "Nytetrayn"
The End of the Power Rangers
Dec 27, 2009 | Commentary
As of yesterday morning, the final new episode of Power Rangers aired. In a way, it was not spectacular; they wrapped up the Power Rangers RPM season, and while it did that quite well, the ending for the whole series feels rather bittersweet. I still remember when the...
Another Coca-Cola Christmas Commercial
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Here's another commercial from Coke, and from just last year. Unfortunately, I'm not certain of where it originated, but it's a good one: Wow, what a gift for that dog. I bet he's happy. And I think that may wrap it up for tonight. I may post some more in the coming...
Hershey’s Kisses Christmas Commercial
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Short, but sweet. Who doesn't remember this one? The breath of relief from the final Kiss always makes me smile a little. --LBD "Nytetrayn"
Coca-Cola: Holidays Are Coming
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Of course, when it comes to Christmas commercials, one cannot overlook the one company who has perhaps associated itself with the holiday better than any other, Coca-Cola: Too bad the text had to get in the way of such a lovely piece. There was also another version of...
1992: “I Heard Matt Got a SEGA Genesis”
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Switching gears slightly, here's one for the SEGA Genesis, which all the kids wanted to play (except the smart ones!*): You've got to hand it to him, he accepts the gift with far more dignity than certain other recipients of video game consoles. *just kidding. --LBD...
1989 Nintendo/Pepsi Christmas Promotion Commercial
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Here's one I remember during the Winter of 1989, when Nintendo and Pepsi teamed up to promote the NES, Game Boy, and other fun stuff through a sweepstakes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFsHXLwgQ9w I remember wanting the display they showed at the end so badly, as I...
Sears Super Nintendo Commercial
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Here is a Sears commercial for the Super NES and Game Boy, believed to be from the Christmas of 1992 (though I think it may be 1991, given the lineup of titles shown): Interesting that Super Mario World still has the "Super Mario Bros. 4" subtitle attached. If memory...
A Hokey Dr. Wily Christmas Special
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Oh, I very nearly forgot-- over at The Mega Man Network, Heatman has posted a classic Flash cartoon he and Andrew Dickman worked on called "A Hokey Dr. Wily Christmas Special." You can find and enjoy that here. --LBD "Nytetrayn"
The New Super Mario World: Cave Christmas
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
And for our final video game Christmas cartoon, we're going back to the world of Mario for a "Cave Christmas." While I was hungry for anything Super Mario World at the time, The New Super Mario World (proper name) wasn't my favorite of the "trilogy," such as it was....
A Merry Mega Man X-Mas
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Since Protodude beat me to the punch, I'll just say that if you want some winter-ized clips of Mega Man, MegaMan NT Warrior, MegaMan Star Force, and a Christmas-themed portion of Upon a Star, then all you have to do is click here. --LBD "Nytetrayn"
Christmas Comes to Pacland
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Of course, Mario and friends aren't the only video game heroes to celebrate the season; Pac-Man has been known to save the holiday on occasion as well: More to come. --LBD "Nytetrayn"
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!: Santa Claus is Coming to Flatbush
Dec 25, 2009 | Tubin'
Why this live-action ep wasn't paired with the cartoon in the post below, I may never know. But so you get the full Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Christmas experience, here is "Santa Claus is Coming to Flatbush," which bookends "Star Koopa," an obvious parody on Star...
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