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What is a Retro Geek?

"I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code."

Do you remember BBSes? Did you run one of your own? Did you install your own modem when dial-up was the norm? Did you own an original Nintendo Entertainment System? Do you still? You might be a retro geek. A retro geek is someone who enjoys the technology, comics, and games of the past and the modern culture surrounding these geek relics.

Retro geek products have been rising in popularity for some time now. With the influx of 80's nostalgia, everything from Atari systems to cassette tape adorned t-shirts are game. If you are in love with the vintage geek culture or know someone who is, you are sure to find some great ideas here.

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Geek Gear

Image Credit: Geek GearI wonder how many people have a secret stash of old floppy disk drives from the 90's? What does one do with this now obsolete piece of technology? Geek Gear on Etsy came up with a few good solutions for these faded technology relics.

With Nintendo game clocks and floppy disk pen holders, you can celebrate these icons of your youth. They would also make amazing gifts for that person in your life who still adores the retro geek culture.

Retro Phone Handsets

Do you miss good old fashioned telephones? Now you can get back to basics with these telephone adapters for your iPhone or iPad. They come in all the colors of the rainbow too!
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Do, or do not. There is no try.
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Cassette Tape Wall Decals

Remember the beloved cassette tape? Show your love for this piece of vintage with these awesome cassette tape wall decals.
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Urban Outfitters

Retro Geek Paradise

Image Credit: Urban OutfittersUrban Outfitters has jumped on the retro geek bandwagon with a colorful catalog of all kinds of reminiscent items. They have everything from turntables to an extensive selection of retro cameras. They also have a great little gadget to transfer all of your tapes to mp3s (for those of you who haven't let go of those old mix tapes).

Don't forget to peruse their noveltry section for such gems as an 80's cell phone case and the pictured "Geek #1" foam finger. A geek could get lost in such glorious shopping.

Etch A Sketch Love

The Etch A Sketch is one of the most memorable toys of the 20th century. Invented by Andre Cassagnes in the late 1950's, the Etch a Sketch rose to popularity quickly. Now you can bring your love of this creative toy into the present with Etch A Sketch cases for your iPad or iPhone. Grab a classic while you are at it. Everyone needs a little Etch A Sketch love.
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Retro Geek Wallpaper

Image Credit: Aimee WilderYes! Aimee Wilder offers a number of clever wallpaper designs - many of them perfectly suited for your geeky paradise. She also offers pillows and screenprints of her designs. She has done commission work for popular lines such as SkipHop and Vans. Check out her website and get your redecorating plans in order today.

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You never know what you are going to find on eBay.
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Sony to stream PSOne and PS2 games?
By Joe Svetlik on 2 June 2012, 1:30pm Fans of retro games could well have good reason to celebrate. Sony is rumoured to be making available PSOne and PS2 games for streaming to its PS3 console, SlashGear reports. That's right, Driver and The Warriors ...
In Praise of Vintage Video Games and Retro Haircuts
By Kasia Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg Ruben & Bobby, a hybrid hair salon-toy store in Copenhagen celebrates the games and geek culture of the 1970s-1990s. Bobby Ågren, who sports a mushroom-meets-mullet hairstyle, cuts hair and packs the shelves of the ...
Field Day 2012 review 'A madly eclectic line-up under barmy British weather'
As Field Day's doors open for the sixth time, a couple of months earlier than its usual August slot, East London's Victoria Park is a sea of green parkas and plastic-rimmed geek chic sunglasses. The date change presumably more to avoid the 2012 ...
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Retro Nintendo Entertainment System

These inexpensive NES entertainment systems by Retrobit are fully compatible with all of those classic NES games. They also come in various color combinations to suit your tastes. Pick on up today and relive the good old gaming days!
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  • Joan4 Oct 3, 2011 @ 11:09 am | delete
    Oh my! Memories indeed and I do have a rather large stack of floppy drives. Love that idea from the Etsy crafter!
  • cffutah Sep 28, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    This lens sure brought back memories! Glad I browsed into it! If you like to browse too, mine has a great educational topic with poll questions for my readers to enjoy.
  • jkvkdailey Aug 16, 2011 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    I love this lens! The Etch-a-Sketch skin for the ipod is awesome. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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