Rubik's Cube

1980 Rubik's Cube Popularity Explodes

The Rubik's Cube was originally invented in 1974, but reached the peak of it's popularity in 1980. It was invented by Hungarian Professor Emo Rubik.

It was a puzzle game, where the object was to match up all the colors on every side. This was one 80's toy that really pissed me off, I could never solve it.

People were fascinated by this square 3 dimensional puzzle. Rubik's became a standard to measure one's intelligence. I guess this makes me a dunce.

When a friend of mine came over to show me he solved mystery of the Rubik's , I was amazed at what a genius he was.

The Rubik's Cube is still available to buy today. Click here to buy one and see if your kids can put down the video game controller long enough to try and solve it, I know my kid won't. As of 2013, Rubik's Cube  has sold over 370 millions unit worldwide.

Mattel Intellivision Retro Gaming

Behold the majesty of the Mattel Intellivision gaming system (1979-1980). All the kids on my block had an Atari, I did not. However, I was the first one to get an Intellivision and I thought I was the shit.

Take a look at this piece of state of the art gaming entertainment. Controllers that look like cheap walkie talkies , and that beautiful puke brown finish.

The wooden trim really adds a touch of class. We can laugh now, but back then we were starving for entertainment. Kids today sure are spoiled!

You know you want one.. Click here to try to get this classic piece of nostalgia.

You want a video game library? Check out these outstanding graphics on my personal favorite Intellivision game, Major League Baseball.

As I was the only kid who owned one at the time, I would practice hours upon hours. Usually I could beat the pants of my friends.

Note: the most important blimp in the game is the short stop, you master him, you can shut your opponent down.

Donkey Kong on the Intellivsion was another one of my favorites. I may need to check my history, but I believe this is where the famous Mario got his start.

The object was to rescue the virtuous princess from the clutches of Kong. You needed to climb ladders, avoid barrels and other debris thrown your way.

There was a decent size game library available for the Intellivision. Space Invaders, Pitfall, Boxing, Asteriods, Pac Man, Burger Time, and many more staples of the time.

The Mattel Intellivision. Obviously laughable to kids nowadays with the advancements in video game technology, but to us, it was video game nirvana.

You can still own this piece of retro gaming nostalgia if you miss it. CLICK HERE TO BID.