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Retro Space Arcade Takes It Back To The Essence

Wii gets props for letting you download games from old school systems like NES, TurboGrafx-16, Sega and Neo Geo, but it’s about time that the coin-op arcade unit makes a comeback. Designer/photographer Martijn Koch has created the Retro Space, a sleek update of the very first “Computer Space” gaming cabinet from 1971.

The upgrade picks up where its predecessor left off with two joysticks, the old school ROYGBIV-type button combo, and 100 games at the player’s disposal. But the real draw is being able to play throw-back titles like Ms. Pac-man on the 24-inch high-def monitor. See more photos of the system and its inspiration below.

Batman And Joker Get The Be@rbrick Treatment

Next month, Japanese designer toymakers Medicom will be releasing these brand spankin’ new Batman and Joker Be@rbricks. Although The Dark Knight is about to hit theaters on July 18th, these new figures are actually a throwback to the 1960s blue-suitted Bat from the light-hearted Adam West TV show. After the jump, see the backs of the new toys, and watch the trailer for the upcoming Lego Batman video game, which is also based off the old school ’60s TV show.