The 80s Weekly - Issue 50

New Atari Gamestation Pro Console, Remembering the Plymouth Duster Ad from the first MTV VMAs, Valuable '80s Board Games, and a Tiny Toy Giveaway.

Jason Gross
September 24, 2023

The 80s Weekly is your source for the nostalgic news, headlines, and giveaways related to 1980s pop culture.

Editor’s Note: 50th Issue! WOW! Thanks everyone for the support and feedback over the past year. I look forward to bringing the next 50 issues and long live the 80s!!!

The Lead

Don’t get me wrong, I love my Atari 2600, but this new Gamestion Pro Console might be the best Atari platform ever made (and it’s not even made by Atari!) My Arcade has teamed up with Atari to integrate Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, and Arcade games into a single platform. It has wireless controllers and a full HD display for modern TVs. Look for it at the end of October. And the price tag isn’t bad at $100.

My Arcade Announces The Atari Gamestation Pro Console - Bleeding Cool

A new retro gaming console will be coming this holiday season as My Arcade and Atari partner for the Atari Gamestation Pro.

News

The Monster Squad Finally Comes To 4K Blu-ray In November - Bleeding Cool

Finally, after years of waiting, The Monster Squad is coming to 4K Blu-ray and it is a loaded release. It will come out in November.

Hear Duran Duran's New 'Black Moonlight' Featuring Nile Rodgers - Ultimate Classic Rock

Duran Duran released the new Nile Rodgers-assisted single 'Black Moonlight' on Sept. 21, 2023.

Atari’s Haunted House Revival Is Coming In October - Bleeding Cool

Atari confirmed this morning that they will be releasing Haunted House just in time for Halloween, as the game is coming in a few weeks.

VHS 85 Debuts New Trailer, First Showings At Fantastic Fest This Week - Bleeding Cool

VHS 85 is the latest entry in the popular found footage horror franchise, and we have a new trailer for the film right here.

Hasbro Reveals New G.I. JOE: CLASSIFIED Action Figures - GeekTyrant

During Hasbro’s recent PulseCon, they revealed a whole new slew of G.I. Joe: Classified action figures! They showed off digital renders of upcoming figures including Mutt and Junkyard, Airborne…

Toxic Avenger: 6 New Images Tease The Mayhem To Come - Bleeding Cool

We finally have our first looks at the new Toxic Avenger film from Legendary Pictures, which debuts at Fantastic Fest 2023 tomorrow night.

Gross Profits: Original Garbage Pail Kids Art Is Up for Auction - Mental Floss

You can now be the proud owner of the first-ever Garbage Pail Kid. And yes, it's a literal kid in a garbage pail.

Culture

The Story Of That Iconic '80s Plymouth Duster Ad That Stole The Show At The First MTV Video Music Awards - The Autopian

Every few years online car enthusiasts dredge up an absolutely incredible TV commercial for the 1985 Plymouth Turismo Duster. The ad features a woman who seems to be this off-brand Cyndi Lauper (more on the woman in question in a bit, actually) singing the praises of Plymouth’s sporty variant of the Chrysler L platform. There’s […]

‘We're the Lunatics!’: 15 Trivia Tidbits About ‘The ‘Burbs’ - Cracked

Time to debunk another movie myth

7 of the Most Valuable Board Games From the ‘80s and ‘90s - Mental Floss

That old copy of “Tornado Rex” that you have chilling in the attic could be worth hundreds of dollars.

If You Love Stephen King, Check Out This Forgotten '80s Ghost Story - Collider

"You cannot stop it."

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Giveaway Zone

The Giveaway for Issue 50 features tiny versions of the toys we remember from the 80s! One lucky winner will receive a Lite Brite Mini, the World’s Smallest Etch-A-Sketch, and the Rubik’s Edge (much easier to solve than the original!) Click the button below to get your entries and GOOD LUCK!

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