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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Coleco Telstar]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/60f5b55b4f2e661bc92344134ddc7848.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>The Telstar is a series of video game consoles produced by Coleco from 1976 to 1978. Starting with Telstar Pong clone based on General Instrument's AY-3-8500 chip in 1976, there were 14 consoles released in the Telstar branded series. One million Telstar units were sold. The large product lineup and the impending fading out of the Pong machines led Coleco to face near-bankruptcy in 1980.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar_(game_console)">Wikipedia</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6844">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T15:38:01+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-15T18:32:48+00:00</updated>
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      <name>Coleco Industries, Inc.</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Video Music]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/4680f3a7a0b0fdb7ab2dbdb7ba476d29.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>The Atari Video Music (Model C240) is the earliest commercial electronic music visualizer released. It was manufactured by Atari, Inc., and released in 1977 for $169.95. The system creates an animated visual display that responds to musical input from a Hi-Fi stereo system for the visual entertainment of consumers.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_Video_Music" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6841">For more (including 8 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T15:13:57+00:00</published>
    <updated>2019-02-04T14:55:19+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Atari</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Tetris Pillow]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/db3725103d09d84786017ac7f65e13cf.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/>[Text Unavailable]<p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6840">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T15:11:25+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-15T15:11:25+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Target</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure T-Shirt]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/03e48bd4f3c331044a9c3198c39e2f9a.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>Includes a graphic and signature (print) by Aonuma on the back. Size Large.</p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6839">For more (including 3 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:57:06+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-15T14:57:06+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Eiji Aonuma</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[McFarlane Toys Metal Gear Solid Action Figure: Psycho Mantis (Clear Edition)]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/deb39a4fd243fb9210defc96d740d44b.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>McFarlane Toys is an action figure subsidiary for Todd McFarlane Productions Inc. that produces models of aspects from various pop culture-related phenomenon, including comics, movies, video games, sports, and music.They were the distributors of various Metal Gear Solid action figures (1999) up to Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2002). </p><p>The Metal Gear Solid series consisted of 8 action figures, as well as 3 special editions, 2 bundles and 2 Toy Fair exclusives. Each figure is fully poseable and comes with accessories of weapons and equipment that appear in the game.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/McFarlane_Toys">Metal Gear Wiki</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6838">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:56:53+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-15T15:04:34+00:00</updated>
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      <name>McFarlane Toys</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[McFarlane Toys Metal Gear Solid Action Figure: Liquid Snake]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/666916f7ec3563b077c9dc523c9ca28e.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>McFarlane Toys is an action figure subsidiary for Todd McFarlane Productions Inc. that produces models of aspects from various pop culture-related phenomenon, including comics, movies, video games, sports, and music.They were the distributors of various Metal Gear Solid action figures (1999) up to Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2002). </p><p>The Metal Gear Solid series consisted of 8 action figures, as well as 3 special editions, 2 bundles and 2 Toy Fair exclusives. Each figure is fully poseable and comes with accessories of weapons and equipment that appear in the game.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/McFarlane_Toys">Metal Gear Wiki</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6837">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:52:51+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-15T15:05:13+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>McFarlane Toys</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Apollo 2001]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/d1130ea32d958dcd321e90d6e5059481.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>Previously owned by Ted Koppel.</p><p>This is a "pong clone" released in 1977.  It includes four games: Tennis, Hockey, Squash, and Practice.  The sliders are the controllers.</p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6836">For more (including 3 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:51:41+00:00</published>
    <updated>2019-02-04T14:59:14+00:00</updated>
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      <name>Enterprex International</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Merlin]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/b5e5d402aa471ab99699f8dbe2cda89a.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>Merlin (sometimes known as Merlin, the Electronic Wizard) was a handheld electronic game first made by Parker Brothers in 1978. The game was invented by former NASA employee Bob Doyle, his wife Holly, and brother-in-law Wendl Thomis. Merlin is notable as one of the earliest and most popular handheld games, selling over 5 million units during its initial run, as well as one of the most long-lived, remaining popular throughout the 1980s.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin_(game)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6835">For more (including 5 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:34:47+00:00</published>
    <updated>2019-02-04T15:01:21+00:00</updated>
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      <name>Parker Brothers</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Slim Line Cassette Player]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/b84a42d2b5a593702f3066b1c8b76ad9.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/>[Text Unavailable]<p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6831">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:10:15+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-21T15:00:10+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Matsui</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Italian Handmade Pac-Man Earrings]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/e5d118cb255c98b15a01880b370019af.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>Made of fimo.</p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6830">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:07:11+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-15T14:07:11+00:00</updated>
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      <name>Fabiana &amp;amp; Pamela</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[ZX Spectrum+]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/f82e1922e19d1881ae5d7aeff0ad8b7d.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research. </p><p>Planning of the ZX Spectrum+ started in June 1984, and it was released in October the same year. This 48 KB Spectrum introduced a new QL-style case with an injection-moulded keyboard and a reset button that was basically a switch that shorted across the CPU reset capacitor. Electronically, it was identical to the previous 48 KB model. It was possible to change the system boards between the original case and the Spectrum+ case.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum#ZX_Spectrum+" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6829">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T14:01:25+00:00</published>
    <updated>2019-02-04T15:18:32+00:00</updated>
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      <name>Sinclair Research</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[One Laptop Per Child  XO-1]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/472f2aeaf61aeefc5d196f67171a28b2.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>The OLPC XO, previously known as the $100 Laptop, Children's Machine, and 2B1, is an inexpensive laptop computer intended to be distributed to children in developing countries around the world, to provide them with access to knowledge, and opportunities to "explore, experiment and express themselves" (constructionist learning).</p><p>The XO-1 is designed to be low-cost, small, durable, and efficient. It is shipped with a slimmed-down version of Fedora Linux and a GUI named Sugar that is intended to help young children collaborate. The XO-1 includes a video camera, a microphone, long-range Wi-Fi, and a hybrid stylus/touch pad. In addition to a standard plug-in power supply, human power and solar power sources are available, allowing operation far from a commercial power grid.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OLPC_XO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6828">For more (including 2 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T13:49:18+00:00</published>
    <updated>2019-02-04T15:53:47+00:00</updated>
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      <name>One Laptop Per Child, Inc.</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Alien Chase]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/34d553c65567a9d66ab22a81509c9630.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>This is a two-player, table top electronic game.  The two players sit opposite each other, and view mirrored images of the same screen.  </p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6826">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T13:44:01+00:00</published>
    <updated>2019-02-04T16:04:10+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Tandy</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Mario&#039;s Tennis]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/2ab355c97b52c5230ac87f33a180ce86.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p><span>Up for a game of tennis with Mario and his cohorts?</span></p><p><span>You get to choose from seven different characters, (Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, Yoshi, Toad, Koopa Troopa, and Donkey Kong Jr.) all with different ability levels, to play against each other in either singles or doubles matches. You can also play in an exhibition or tournament mode.</span></p><p><span>In regular mode, you play against an opponent that you choose yourself for either one or three rounds.</span></p><p><span>In tournament mode, you get to play against three others in a tournament to see who is the greatest at tennis in a given game.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.mobygames.com/game/virtual-boy/marios-tennis">MobyGames</a></span></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6821">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-15T12:28:58+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-15T12:28:58+00:00</updated>
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      <name>Nintendo Co., Ltd.</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Nintendo Virtual Boy]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/0dd88f7867bf6a3fa1060e904338947a.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>No original packaging. Stored in plastic box. Works and has all parts.</p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6817">For more (including 4 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-12T12:46:13+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-14T17:21:58+00:00</updated>
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      <name>Nintendo</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Fission Fishing Controller]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/557a9dc7dfd6c065f60de19cee969f7a.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p>The Fission Fishing Controller is a third-party fishing controller released by InterAct as an alternative to the Dreamcast Fishing Controller. The two are much the same, although the Fission Fishing Controller makes a reeling sound when used. </p><p>InterAct released similar fishing controllers for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 around the same period.</p><p><a href="https://segaretro.org/Fission_Fishing_Controller">Source</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6812">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-11T18:36:47+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-12T10:57:10+00:00</updated>
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      <name>InterAct Accessories, Inc.</name>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Disney Sing It]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/643b6a46f34610298420fbd9293f16f1.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p><i>Disney Sing It</i><span> </span>is a<span> </span>karaoke<span> </span>video game<span> </span>and sequel to<span> </span><i>High School Musical: Sing It!</i>. It was released on October 28, 2008 across multiple platforms. The game's product description refers to additional downloadable song packs being available. However, as of 28 April 2009, Disney Interactive Support has replied (to a query):<span> </span><i>"Thank you for contacting us.In some circumstances we need to make some business decisions and drop certain projects that might have been planned or even announced previously. This case falls in one of those situations and currently we don't have any plans on adding any downloadable contents for either Disney Sing It title."</p></p><p>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Sing_It">Wikipedia</a></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6809">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-11T18:03:59+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-12T18:46:42+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Zoë Mode</name>
    </author>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Dungeons &amp; Dragons Online: Stormreach]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/fb48a105da1d298cb77aba119ed334b1.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p><i>Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach</i><span> is an MMORPG that recreates the essence of the classic pen-and-paper role-playing experience with an emphasis on quests. Features in the game include customizable characters, dungeons filled with traps, PvP, monsters and stories from the Eberron campaign setting, an on-screen 20-sided die, and a dungeon master. The game also features solo and party-based quests, integrated voice chat, and action-oriented combat. It uses the rules of the 3.5 edition of the </span><i>Dungeons & Dragons</i><span> role-playing system.</span></p><p><span>In September 2009 this version of the game was replaced in the US by </span>Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited<span>.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/dungeons-dragons-online-stormreach">Mobygames</a></span></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6808">For more (including 3 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-11T17:48:33+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-12T11:05:28+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Turbine, Inc.</name>
    </author>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[This is the Police]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/27ca71acdf700cfecc127c0e04e74f1f.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/><p><span>This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?</p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/this-is-the-police">Metacritic</a></span></p><p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6807">For more view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-12-11T17:43:01+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-12T11:08:08+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>Weappy Studio</name>
    </author>
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    <title type="html"><![CDATA[Serbian Flag Decal Skin Cover for Nintendo 2DS--2018 Football World Cup]]></title>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<img src="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/files/fullsize/87efee5c7c8c0c58bdf9474e42ecbb56.jpg" alt="[Untitled]" /><br/>[Text Unavailable]<p><em><strong><a href="http://lgira.mesmernet.org/items/show/6784">For more (including 2 images) view the original article</a></strong></em></p>]]></summary>
    <published>2018-11-09T00:52:25+00:00</published>
    <updated>2018-12-14T14:25:09+00:00</updated>
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    <author>
      <name>unknown</name>
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