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10 Perfect Gifts for Fans of Classic Macs
If you know someone who still smiles when they hear the old startup chime, keeps an original iMac G3 around “just because,” or proudly points out that Susan Kare invented half the emoji language before emojis existed—this list is for them. Classic Mac fans are specific. They appreciate good design, history, quirky details, and a…
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🍏 8 Fun Facts About the Apple II and Apple IIe – Vintage Apple Computers You’ll Love
At Classicbot, we love celebrating vintage Apple computers, and few are as iconic as the Apple II and Apple IIe. From its rainbow-striped logo to its legendary role in classrooms and offices, the Apple II series isn’t just a piece of computing history — it’s a treasure trove of fun facts, quirky design choices, and retro…
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Retro Gaming: My Favourite Games on the Apple IIe
Before I designed Classicbot IIe, my first computer love was the real Apple IIe — green screen, chunky keys, and endless hours spent playing classics like Ultima and Lode Runner. I can’t remember exactly when my family bought the IIe. I think it maybe around 1984-85. It was the first computer I ever saw, let…
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The Commodore Revival Has Begun — And I’m Geeking Out
I just found out something incredible: Commodore is coming back! 🎉 The legendary computer brand that shaped so much of 80s computing is being revived by @perifractic (of Retro Recipes fame) and his team, with a mission to “honor the legacy while building something relevant today.” That really hits home for a retro…
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A paper model to spend time with during the lockdown.
Because of the serious pandemic, a lot of us are forced to stay home. I myself enjoy more time with my kids and as an introvert not going out is not really too big a deal. But I imagine a lot of people may get bored. Here is a little something for you to kill…
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Our iBoy Kickstarter has been a hit
Thanks to every who supported us. Our iBoy Kickstarter campaign has been a success. We got funded in under 5 hours. And just after a week, we are 260% funded. We are not stopping. We have announced a stretch goal. It is a new color option. This new option is called the iBoy To U…
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How my toy is designed: a mini ebook
Many fans have asked this question: how I design my toys. So I have created a very short mini ebook about this topic. I hope you will enjoy it. It shows how much heart and effort it takes to create just one toy. Read the ebook by clicking the link below. ebook_how to design a…
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I am honored to be one of the finalists of Designer Toy Awards
I am so excited to announce that I am selected as one of the 9 finalists of Designer Toy Awards’ Break-through Artist of the year. . I don’t think I am gonna win to be honest. The other finalists are just so strong. Nevertheless it is a great honor to be lists among them. Thank you…
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Minor Delay for iBot Shipment
Dear Customer I am terribly sorry that after talking to the factory and fulfilment centre, we found out that we have to delay the shipment of iBot a bit. The manufacture process took longer than planned. The toys will arrive to the warehouse around first week of January. It may take about a week to send…
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Classicbot Classic Thailand Special Edition
A limited edtion of 200 to celebrate the cooperation between JP Toys of Thailand and playsometoys from Hong Kong.This special edition Classicbot is molded in black plastic with sharp cyan electronic tattoo printed on the body, it pays homage to Tron, a classic sci-fi movie. It has a unique package with a cover sleeve featuring…