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Kara Jane Adams @ghostinexile.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Watching politicians talk about AI is a little like watching an elderly relative explain the benefits of the scam they've just fallen for.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'd love one of these, but it'd have to say "10p" on it. I'd settle for "20p" as well though, having experienced both time periods as a child & teen.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I missed the deadline for returning to my upload schedule this week (after a break for my Mum's funeral stuff). I popped a fuller update in this Community Post on YT: youtube.com/post/UgkxzIO... Also wanted to specifically thank @djdinamique.bsky.social for reaching out to see how I was yesterday.

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Post from RetroSpectives - YouTube

Some of you might have noticed I missed the deadline for the video I had planned for this Thursday, which is when I wanted to return to my regular upload sch...

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Heads-up .. this particular brand of toothpaste is basically Colgate Blue Minty Gel.

Old, Colgate Blue Minty Gel .. a still from the TV advert.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Scalextric now available for C64 AND Spectrum! Coming soon on CPC!

Scalexctric video game magazine print adrevt. If you notice the typo in this alt text let me know in the replies.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Finally replaced my faulty label printer.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A frankly awesome video from the "Thames News" channel. Shows a detailed look at choc bars & sweets from a 1990s shop shelf. Cue the conversations about shrinkflation etc., but yes .. nice to see evidence of what we already know anecdotally.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My next RetroSpectives video (due for Sep 24th) is a detailed look at "What's Inside?" this 1985 issue of BEEB magazine. I'm after your memories for the Featured Comments section about this BBC TV kids' magazine, or any of the contents contained within, which you can preview here in these photos.

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’ve reached the point - well actually, I reached it a while ago - where I’m militantly anti-AI. Fine - use it in bioscience labs and radiology where it might help analyse data more effectively. Use it sparingly for systems engineering. Everywhere else, it can fuck off.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Drop some WEAPONS 🗡️🔫🖤🏹🔪

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Took some time out yesterday to play a few hours of Skyrim (on my Steam backlog). Quite cathartic playing an old game that's as much fun as an £80+ 2026 "AAA" title. Still looks just as good too IMHO.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Tandy, Speccy, and a bundled software pack? Oof! Right in the feels .. 🤗

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

As is often the case with these catalogue posts, I definitely want one of everything from both pages. 🤓

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Going through my Mum's old LP collection. Proper #1970s vinyl inner sleeve, this!

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Heads-up for classic Lilt fans. This Pineapple & Grapefruit Crush is an obvious aim at recreating Lilt, and as far as I can remember the original taste, they've done a spot-on job of hitting the target, even with the no added sugar thing. Under a quid for a 2L bottle as well!

Empty bottle of Sainsbury's Pineapple & Grapefruit Crush. Tastes like Lilt.

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Wi-fe

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

From the left & right pages, which two items would you pick if you could grab any of these right now, in 2026? As a Dredd Head, I'm #9 (2000AD bundle) & #25 (Bumper Activity Pack) - a great value set covering a decent number of pop culture themes.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Been noticing a lot of YT videos now begin by cutting off the first half of the first spoken word at the start. Is this some kind of super-annoying new trend? I can't find any reference to it so it's left me wondering what on earth is the reason?

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

There's nothing quite like a bit of vintage retro tech to stir up the memories, so here's a selection of ten of the best memorable tech products, along with their respective TV ads. Your featured comments also bring up even more memories, so head over now for a proper techy nostalgia fest! 📺🤗

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Classic Retro Tech Products from Old UK Adverts

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Looking for comments to feature in a video about retro tech adverts, and the memories we have of growing up with those old tech products. If you have thoughts to share about anything from the list (see follow-up replies) leave a comment! Video drops on Thursday 6th August.

Collage of images. Various retro technology products including Amstrad HiFis, Scotch video tapes, and a screen of teletext.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Trying out a new video format - "Ten Minute Tryouts" - quick reviews of old retro games in 10 mins or less. This particular game won me over to the charms of video game soccer when it first came out. JUST missed the ball on the World Cup Final timing but that was never the goal, so it's all good. ⚽🏆

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World Soccer (Sega Master System '87) - Ten Minute Tryout! 🕹️⚽

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Dr Johnny Blanchard @onlyretrofans.com · 11/07/2026

There's never been more choice in gaming than now. Indie games abound on multiple platforms and not just modern ones, more and more retro games are being made. We're even at the point where we can reproduce, pretty much 1-2-1 retro consoles and computers. We don't NEED modern publishers.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Latest video up on my RetroSpectives channel is all about Wizadora (1991-97) so If you're up for a bit of 1990s childhood TV nostalgia, head over and join us for a look back at this magical example of peak 90s kids TV.

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Remembering “Wizadora” - Peak 90s Kids TV! (1991-97) 🪄📺

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Got an update on my "In Real Life" video channel, regarding the ongoing house move progress. Poor Elaine has taken a tumble in the garden and I'm temporarily acting as her full-time carer! All the details (including some house move photos) are in the community post linked below, on the IRL channel.

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Progress on the house moving jobs has slowed down, sadly. Poor Elaine took a tumble in our back yard and is struggling to walk at the moment so I've basicall...

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I'm after your comments to feature in an upcoming Wizadora video (ITV / 1993-2000). If you remember the trainee wizard and her scarecrow friend Tatty Bogle (and numerous other puppet companions who lived in her magic cottage) pop your thoughts & memories in the replies. Video drops on 9th July.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Hope you're coping OK with the heat in the UK right now. Here's a little something to help - a nostalgic look back at some classic ice lollies from childhood summers, all presented in a quiz format so let me know in the comments how many old favourites you remembered. 🍦⛱️

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Classic Ice Lollies from Childhood Summers (Vol.2) 🍦⛱️

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

As part of our house moving process and fixing up various maintenance issues around the house & garden, I'm working on building a "Gnome Home" for these little fellas ...

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Tree Stump Gnome Habitat (Pt.1) - Building Plans! 🍄

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

This guy - in 1981 - had an enormous amount of foresight. I wonder how his vintage packaging collection went after that, and where it all ended up? Hats of to him - wish I'd had the inclination to do something similar.

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1981: The Man Who Collects Food Wrappers | Collecting Now | BBC Archive

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Old UK Catalogues @oldukcatalogues.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

1974: Audio Visual and Car Audio from Dixons (+Chinon 200Sp with Sound Synch; Chinon 300; Prinz Magnon Super Iq; Prinz Compere 8S; Prinz Magnon Duo; Prinz Compere 8; Prinz Magnon Lv Zoom; Radiomobile Model 80 Car Radio; Radiomobile 108Sr Tape Player; Sony Tc10 Cassette Car Stereo, and more)

This catalogue page showcases projectors and car audio equipment. Projectors from Prinz and Chinon offer different features like zoom lenses, sound synchronization, and compatibility with Super 8 and Standard 8 films. The car audio section includes Radiomobile and Prinzsound radios and cassette players, with various options for tuning, pre-set stations, and stereo sound. There's also a listing for car aerials.

(+Car Aerials
Chinon 200Sp with Sound Synch
Chinon 300
Prinz Compere 8
Prinz Compere 8S
Prinz Magnon Duo
Prinz Magnon Lv Zoom
Prinz Magnon Super Iq
Prinzsound Csp 45 Cassette Car Stereo
Prinzsound M1 Car Radio
Prinzsound M3 Car Radio
Prinzsound M6 Car Radio
Radiomobile 102S Stereo 8 Tape Player
Radiomobile 108Sr Tape Player
Radiomobile 1095 Car Radio
Radiomobile Model 80 Car Radio
and Sony Tc10 Cassette Car Stereo)

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

New video over on my RetroSpectives channel - a nostalgic flick through (page by page and in full HD) at What's Inside this Look-In TV Annual from 1986, plus a few thoughts and memories from regular viewers in the Featured Comments section.

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Look-In TV Annual 1986 - What's Inside?

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Retro Blast 💫 @retroblastpod.com · 07/06/2026

inFAMOUS 2 for the PS3 released 15 years ago today! It's still weird to think about a PS3 game being "old" now, but when you remember the console launched 20 years ago this year... *sigh* Are you a fan of the inFAMOUS games? Where does inFAMOUS 2 rank for you?

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

On with the next project, and I'm looking for your memories to feature in my next video (11th June) looking at "What's Inside?" the 1986 Look-In TV Annual. Check out these photos for content examples and if anything triggers memories of specific items, or of Look-In in general, leave a reply! 😄👍

Look-In TV Annual 1986 (Montage of images from inside the book.)

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

With Summer approaching it's an ideal time to have a look through the Summer '85 Argos catalogue for the very best toys and tech from that year. Some real classics in here and some iconic brands too, so join us for a nostalgic blast from our rose-tinted past, over on my RetroSpectives channel.

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The Best Toys & Tech from Summer 1985! 🎲📻

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Looks like a bit of me, this. Cozy island-building game Ourlands releasing June 2nd. Free Steam demo to try out in the meantime. Downloaded but not tried it out yet. Thought it worth sharing though as it looks so chilled, creative & relaxing. Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/2074470/...

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Ourlands - Official Trailer | Six One Indie Showcase

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

On 28th May we'll be flicking through the Summer '85 Argos catalogue in a video checking out The Best Toys & Tech from 1985, & I'm looking for your comments to feature. General mid-80s is fine; memories of your favourite toys, games, computers, consoles, sports gear, boomboxes, walkmans or whatever!

A montage of toys and tech from 1985, cropped from the Spring/Summer 1985 Argos catalogue.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Really diggin' these full-size downloadable posters/wallpapers of some of the main characters from the upcoming He-Man movie. Who's going on your wall/desktop? 📸 Source Article: bleedingcool.com/movies/maste...

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Masters Of The Universe: Stay Hyped With These New Character Posters

Get your best look yet at the characters from Masters of the Universe in 18 new posters released today by Amazon MGM.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Leaning more towards the 90s with this one, a video covering "ZZZap! The TV Comic!" A nostalgic look back at your favourite characters including Cuthbert Lilly, Daisy Dare and Smart Arty, plus info about the show, the actors, and some of your featured comments too.

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Remembering “ZZZap! The TV Comic” (1993-2001)⚡📺

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Worth a look if you're a Steam gamer. I played the free demo a little while back and never actually got to the end, but definitely a retro-style platform game I was able to get my teeth into. Run, gun, explore, adventure. I got kinda absorbed in it all.

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Save 10% on Clockwork Ambrosia on Steam

Design your own arsenal in Clockwork Ambrosia, a steampunk metroidvania in the vein of a run-and-gun platformer. Join Iris, an airship pilot who must combat an army of deadly robots and monsters, and ...

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Coming up next (14th May) - a retrospective video all about the 1990s TV comic show, Zzzap! If you remember this one, reply with your memories, favourite characters, likes & dislikes, etc. for a chance to have your comment featured in the video.

Montage of images from the ZZZap! TV show which ran from 1993 to 2001.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In this 3rd video in the series we're counting down 10 more old UK TV adverts with the greatest JINGLES, (apologies for the ear-worms.) If you made any suggestions for this video, now's the time to find out if yours was included, (credits are given on-screen in the video.)

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10 More Old UK Adverts with the Greatest Jingles 📺🎶

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Big thanks to Carl McPhee, who just supported my buymeacoffee account! 😂🎉 buymeacoffee.com/retrosteveuk/c/18295131 Particularly poignant, as I've had £8 sitting in limbo there for the past couple of years, (the withdrawal minimum is £10 for some reason.)

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RetroSteveUK is RetroSpectives, Time Travel TV & RetroSteveIRL on YouTube

WHY THREE CHANNELS?Time Travel TV puts out weekly vintage TV advert compilations. It started out in 2012 as the "RetroSteveUK" channel, focussing on retro gaming videos. Back in 2021 I uploaded a coup

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I do like the occasional comic book, but to be honest I'm not really much of a collector. This one however has me interested. A Masters Of The Universe origin story for Skeletor? I've always wondered how he got that skull-face.

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The Origin Of Skeletor Revealed In Masters Of The Universe: Genesis

The New Origin of Skeletor, revealed in the upcoming Masters of the Universe: Genesis by Rich Douek and Gavin Smith in August 2026

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

After observing chatter about the new SNK Neo Geo console being linked to morally questionable investment, this is the first article I've personally come across that lays out what's going on & what the implications might be. Very balanced & worth a read. Got me thinking in ways I hadn't considered.

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"We, The Consumers, Need To Vote With Our Wallets" - The Moral Dilemma Of Supporting SNK In 2026

"You have the right to boycott, and the right to buy"

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Working on a video featuring "10 More Old UK Advert Jingles". I have enough to fill the list but I'd welcome more suggestions and ideas (to maximise the nostalgic appeal! 🤗) Any I feature will have the username of the first person to suggest it shown in the video. Video is dropping on 30th April.

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Can you believe View-Masters have been going since the 1930s!? Join me for a look back at their history, right through our childhoods and on to present day, in my latest RetroSpectives video all about the 3D View-Master range.

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View-Master 3D - Past, Present and Future 👀

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

A great reason not to buy another Kindle. Actually, to give up anything at all linked with Amazon. Isn't it about time we stopped lining the pockets of a smug billionaire? www.polygon.com/amazon-old-k...

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Kindle users will be hit by Amazon's planned obsolescence this May

Amazon will no longer support many older Kindles

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RetroSteveUK @retrosteveuk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

One for the Blue Peter fans. Indulge in a little 1970s nostalgia with this detailed look at what's inside the 1972 Blue Peter Annual. A little historical time travelling fun with John Noakes, Leslie Judd, Valerie Singleton and of course Shep the dog.

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Blue Peter Annual 1972 / Book 9 - What's Inside?

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