AtariBox now called ATARI VCS

Ataribox has a brand new name and is now called the ATARI VCS, but is that enough the save the console? Also, Weve got new info on the Roseanne Revival, and a little TOYS R US shutdown news.

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KB – https://nerdist.com/kb-toys-return-replace-toys-r-us/

Atari VCS – https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/19/ataribox-renamed-vcs/

Roseannes David Back – http://tvline.com/2018/03/20/roseanne-revival-johnny-galecki-david-teaser-video/

Mr. Rogers Movie – http://people.com/movies/mr-rogers-neighborhood-trailer/

Bozo – https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/nation-now/2018/03/22/tv-personality-known-playing-bozo-clown-dies-89/448345002/

KB Toy stores – https://nintendowire.com/news/2018/03/19/80s-90s-kids-rejoice-kb-toys-coming-back/

Toys R US foundfer, Charles Lazarus – http://money.cnn.com/2018/03/22/news/companies/toys-r-us-founder-obituary/index.html
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Ataribox has a brand new name, but is that enough the save the console? Also, Weve got new info on the Roseanne Revival, and a little TOYS R US shutdown footage.

Waddup to my Peoples!

Welcome back to RETRO CRUNCH, your nostalgia show that is all about Current Pop Culture, Movies, Music, and Games that relates to all things 70s, 80s, and 90s!

ATARI is back in the news with more info on its ATARIBOX…. I mean ATARI VCS. Yep, that’s right, they changed the name, but that’s about all the news we’ve got from them since last summer.

Them Calling It the ATARI VCS which stands for Video Computer System is a throwback to the ATARI 2600’s original name. The 2600 was originally called the ATARI VCS up until 1982, and then it became the ATARI 2600, which most of us know it by.

ATARI is going to be starting pre-orders on the VCS sometime in April, but so far, they’ve been quiet about showing the console in action. so look for more info then on the new console then.

And next up, in some Retro TV news, we just found out that johnny Galecki is going to be reprising his role as David on the new Roseanne revival.

There had been a lot of speculation on whether he was going be coming back for the show, which would have been weird without him, but ABC confirmed it, and we got some footage, even if its only for one episode this season.

And for those that grew up loving Mr. Rogers Neighborhood , there’s a new movie about Mr. Rogers and his life and its coming to theaters on June 8th.

Don’t confuse this movie with the one that is going to star Tom Hanks, that one is still in production, and who knows if it will even do a good job of portraying Fred Rogers.

This movie is a Documentary, and gives us a behind the scenes look into the life of one of the greatest role models of any of our generations, and as someone that adored this man – ill bring him up everytime I get any news about something related to him.

Respect.

And speaking of role models. Mr. Frank Avruch, who was Bozo the Clown, passed away this week.

He played Bozo from 1959 to 1970 and was the first ever syndicated Bozo the Clown. He was a hugely popular icon of the 60s and 70s and I know he will be missed.

And then, Today is the 23rd, and Toys R US is officially starting to liquidate their inventory and stores all over the US.

So, if you want your last chance at visiting a Toys R US, nows your chance.

If you have kids, id take them this weekend, so they can see the store while it still has toys on the shelves. If you wait another week or two, the shelves may be bare, and I don’t wanna hear about you bawling like a baby in front of your kid. Im just lookin out for you. Im here for you.

BUT! In better news! KAY BE TOYS is supposably coming back! They put out a press release on Linked in stating they will be coming back real soon.

The plan is to open 1000 pop-up stores during this years black Friday and after the holidays, they will keep open the stores that did well on toy sales. Now that Toys R US is dead, at least theres going to be somewhere the 80s and 90s kids can go to lay flowers.

And just some quick RETRO Reminders guys!

The Biopic movie Roxanne Roxanne just hit Netflix today! I havent watched it yet, but I will tonight!

Also, If your waiting for Cobra Kai and Love The Karate Kid, head over to fathomevents.com and you can buy tickets to see both in theathers on April 25th. That’s a week before Cobra Kai comes to Youtube Red!