Photo credit: Video Game Obsession Do you know the difference between a Hoarder and a Collector? I happen to think the only two main differences between a Hoarder and a Collector is that Collectors are more goal-oriented in completing their collection and that they keep their clutter in a clean display case, not on a […]
The Rube
The Rube is co-owner of Rusty Quarters Retro Arcade & Museum in Minneapolis, MN. He is also a Special Effects Artist, Master Chef, and Multiple Threadless Design Winner. Other than writing reviews and doodling, he enjoys watching bad movies, building monster model kits, and collecting games for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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Duncan Yo-Yo – A Special Public Service Announcement from The Rube
In 2009 Columbia University did a survey of young adults and drug use. The end result was this: “Young people between the ages 12 to 17 who are frequently bored are 50 percent more likely to smoke, drink, get drunk and use illegal drugs.” Hey, boredom turned out to be the #1 gateway drug. Who […]
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Did you know that most red wines have a trace amount of lead in them? Not enough to kill you by the glass, but just enough to give you a headache. It’s due to wine companies using cheap lead foil over the bottle neck/cork during the bottling process, seeping into most of red wines bottled […]
Tagged with: 90s, animation, Batman, Bruce Timm, Superman, Warner Bros., World's Finest
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The Rube’s Review: Paperboy (Atari, 1984)
Death is always a sad thing. It doesn’t matter what religion you practice or how well you take care of yourself, sooner or later YOU WILL DIE. You might be having the best day in the world but just remember… the Grim Reaper is always waiting around the corner. While most of us will live […]
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The Rube’s Review: Goonies II (NES, 1987)
So people ask me, “Rube, What’s your favorite NES game? Zelda?” Nope. “Ok, how about Mega Man?” Not really. “Then it has to be Mario!” Not even close. Believe it or not, my number one top game for the Nintendo Entertainment System is Goonies II. The year 1985 was a great year for kids. Everyday […]
Tagged with: 8-bit, 80s, NES, Nintendo, The Goonies, video games
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Growing up in the 80’s was a great time for horror fans. It felt like every weekend there was another 90-minute B-movie crapfest to be seen; titles like Re-animatior, Sleepaway Camp, and Happy Birthday to Me to name a few. The Rube was a lucky one, not only did I grow up with these soon […]
Tagged with: 80s, horror, Night of the Comet, Re-Animator, sci-fi, The Rube, The Terminator
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The Rube’s Review: Popeye Arcade Game (Nintendo, 1982)
I love my arcade. Everyday I get a chance to meet new people. My favorites are the Dads and Moms that come in with their kids for the first time. I never get sick of hearing “This is what I used to play as a kid,” and having parents explain to their little ones how […]
Tagged with: arcade, Donkey Kong, MAME, Popeye, video games
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The words “Accordion Time” have very little meaning to the mass public. If you yelled those two words in a crowded, packed elevator or at the express line at your local supermarket I’m sure that people would just go about their business… or they might go outta their way to stay away from you. To […]
Tagged with: 80s, ALF, Gremlins, horror, Twin Peaks, Vestron Pictures, Waxwork
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When I was a wee lil’ Rube, we didn’t have televised weekly profanity such as South Park, Family Guy or Spongebob, but every once in awhile an animated movie would come out that wasn’t full of princesses that sang with tweeting woodland critters while they made a dress out of scrapes and leftovers. Yes, once […]
Tagged with: 80s, animation, Cheap Trick, Mick Jagger, musical, Nelvana, post-apocalyptic, Rock & Rule, rock n roll, Unearthed Films
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EDITOR’S NOTE: I would like to introduce a brand new writer to the SKC: Sage James Spirtos, otherwise known as The Rube. The Rube will be joining us here over the next few weeks from his secret base, the impenetrable fortress called Rusty Quarters Retro Arcade & Museum. If you’re in the Minneapolis, MN area […]
Tagged with: 80s, comedy, Dracula, Frankenstein, Gillman, horror, Mummy, Rube's Review, Stan Winston, The Monster Squad