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Battle Beasts: Small Figures and Big Battles

“Fire burns Wood! Wood floats on Water! Water puts out Fire!” Battle Beasts finally gave us the answer to a question that has plagued mankind since the dawn of time: If animals were bred into

A Hero Rises Against the Darkness in KARDAK THE MYSTIC!

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When a shadowy figure creeps into our world, witness the heroic return of KARDAK THE MYSTIC, on shelves today! In the all-new story by Joe Corallo and Butch Mapa, Kardak is a struggling stage magician, trying to keep the audience on

The Rolling Stones Are Getting a Trading Card Set From Panini

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Panini America is producing “the first fully-licensed career spanning trading card set” for the Stones, featuring the band members; variations of their logo; stage designs; cover artwork; and concert/tour documentary posters. The deal with the

Monster Cereals Have Returned For the 2024 Season

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General Mill’s Monster Cereals are back starting this month for the 2024 Halloween season. This year’s lineup features Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Franken Berry, and Carmella Creeper. In a new twist, this year’s cereals introduce new pet marshmallows–one for each

Hellmann’s Has Launched a Mayo-Inspired Cologne

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In a collaboration with Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is releasing a new cologne called Will Levis No. 8, inspired by the scent of the brand’s famous mayonnaise. The fragrance features notes of lemon, coffee,

Taco Bell is Bringing Back Old Favorites For a New Nostalgia Menu

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Taco Bell has announced it is testing a “Nostalgic Menu” at select Southern California locations for a limited time, while also noting that it is looking to bring these items nationwide later this year for a

So You Want To Be a Geek? Episode 1 – Tattoos

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So You Want To Be A Geek is the podcast where we look to redefine what it means to be a geek in 2024 and beyond. Each episode we will explore different topics that people

Introducing So You Want To Be A Geek Podcast

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We here at Geekster Media are proud to announce that a new podcast will be gracing our airways beginning Monday, July 29th called So You Want To Be A Geek. So You Want To Be

3 Retro Commercials From the Health and Nutrition Industry in the ’90s

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Retro commercials possess a unique, nostalgic charm. Back when the Internet wasn’t as widespread, access to information was limited, and viewers had no luxury of fast-forwarding. This made retro commercials a powerful tool in influencing

Happy 5th Anniversary Retro Network!

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On June 1st, 2019 The Retro Network went live online. Via a collaborative idea of founders Jason Gross (of Rediscover the 80s) and Mickey Yarber (of Retro Ramblings), the Network launched as a place to

Exploring the Cult Legacy of The Man from Atlantis

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The Man from Atlantis blended mystery, sci‑fi wonder, and late‑’70s earnestness, following a water‑bound hero who felt both strange and strangely endearing. Short‑lived but unforgettable, it remains one of television’s most curious cult adventures.

TRN Time Machine Podcast: Jason and Mickey’s Summer Memories

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The TRN Time Machine podcast is back! As a way to honor Jason’s podcasting legacy, we’re re-releasing classic episodes from the original Retro Network Podcast, as well as classic episodes from the early days of

Atari Acquires Intellivision

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Atari has announced that it has acquired the Intellivision brand along with the rights to over 200 games in a move that, according to Digital Eclipse’s studio head Mike Mika, “ends the longest-running console war in

How the Internet Changed the Face of Gambling

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For as long as civilization has existed, people have gambled. Gambling goes as far back as the Paleolithic period and it is astonishing how much the landscape has transformed over the centuries. The version of

Archie is Finally Going to Choose Between Betty and Veronica

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More than 80 years after he first found himself caught between the warring affections of Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, Archie Andrews will finally do the one thing he’s been avoiding so hard it’s become

From Panels to Pixels: 6 Comics That Inspired Games

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Comics and video games share a symbiotic relationship, often crossing paths to create immersiveexperiences that captivate audiences across mediums. Over the years, numerous comic bookseries have served as fertile ground for game developers, offering rich

Wonder Woman and the Rise of the Modern TV Superhero

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Wonder Woman brought color, confidence, and pure heroism to ’70s television, with Lynda Carter’s iconic spin turning weeknights into something magical. Equal parts adventure and optimism, the series remains a bright, joyful touchstone in retro TV history.