#is the 2021 unboxed videos

[blamemma]

@ alpha tauri....race week vlogs every race weekend next year

[atlantis-area]

SHINee - Atlantis (2021) 3rd anniversary

[mgu-h]

Lando Review 2/? • Feb 2021 • All Systems Go

[matsutoy]

Osomatsu san official fan club merch 2021

I managed to buy the goods of the official fan club through an intermediary. It was not so easy to get them because these goods are exclusive, I'm not hinting at anything, but I would like to hear "thank you"👉👈. Enjoy!!!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATSUNO BROTHERS❤️💙💚💜💛💖

You can also watch the unboxing video here:

[tronarchive]

Tron Deadly Discs

Greetings Programs!

Today we'll be taking a look at the first of 3 Mattel video games published the same year as the original Tron movie: Tron: Deadly Discs. Originally released for the Intellivision console, it was also made for the Atari 2600 (under Mattel's M Network label) and the Mattel Aquarius (although this was actually ported in 1983). Each version has different aspects that will be covered in a bullet list down below. 

The Intellivision version was programmed by Don Daglow and Steven Sents. I couldn't find much on Sents unfortunately. Daglow, however, programmed notable games like "Utopia" and "Dungeon" and even went on to found the now defunct studio Stormfront Studios Inc. They were responsible for games such as Neverwind Nights and several Tony La Russa baseball games. The Intellivision version came with the cartridge, an instruction manual, 2 overlays for the controller, and a nifty little flyer with deals for the movie.

As far as I can find, the Atari 2600 came with just a cartridge and an instruction manual. The Aquarius version came with the cartridge, instruction manual, 2 controller overlays, and a keyboard overlay. 

All three games follow the same premise: you play as Tron, locked in the game grid and forced to fight against endless waves of enemies. Intellivision Master managed to get 19 million points, which I believe is the current world record! The enemies will appear through doors around the edge of the arena and you can keep them "jammed" open by throwing your disc at them. You can use said doors to travel to the opposite side of the map if there's a corresponding door. Basic enemies will attack by throwing their own disc; they're not harmful if Tron touches the enemies themselves (an exception would be the Guards in Intellivision and Intellidiscs). You have the ability to recall your disc in mid-fight, but it'll be rendered harmless as it returns.   

During my research I stumbled upon Intellidiscs- a fan conversion of the Intellivision version for the Atari 8-bit/5200. It was published by Phaser Cat Games in May 2021 and programmed by Ryan Whitman, with sounds by Bobby Clark. At the initial release, you could actually purchase a physical cartridge that came in a custom box with an instruction manual and custom controller overlay. Wired-Up Retro has a great unboxing and playing of it. According to the site, this cartridge could be played on North America and NTSC TV sets. Don't worry, you can download the ROM for free from their site as well! This version also features battle mods, where you can battle up to 4 players. The enemies follow the same format as the Intellivision (shown below, just with different names). There are developer diaries if you wish to see some behind the scenes -> here.

What’re your thoughts? Were you able to play it during its glory days?

Here's link for a side by side comparison of gameplay for each version!

Want to try it out? Here you can download a ROM of the Intellivsion or Atari 2600 version, or try the Intellivision version out on archive.org!

Intellivision (review with gameplay)

Distinct enemies, each with own abilities: 

Warriors- light blue, 1 hitpoint 

Leaders- appear after 10,000 points, dark blue, special disks, 1hp, can increase other warriors' skills. Introduces brown (double damage) and white discs (lock-on)

Bulldogs- purple, move slower, 2 hitpoints, less accurate

Guards- orange, white paralyzing sticks to immediately end the game, 4hp, appear after 1 million points

Recognizers: will take out the usable doors in between waves after a certain amount of doors are jammed, 1 touch is instant death, will fire a stun attack to freeze Tron for duration of knocking out doors, can disable it by attacking the "eye" when it turns white causing it to leave at the bottom offscreen. Exclusive to this version. 

3 different speeds for the disc   

To play, you can use both of the controllers- one for disc direction, other to move Tron around. Otherwise the typical controller would be with one controller and the number pad would control the disc direction [insert pic of instruction manual] 

Start out with 3 hitpoints, 1 life, move slower if got hit, restart at each wave

Progression- 20,000: increase HP to 4, 100,000: increase HP to 5 

Warrior point value increases with your score 

Tron is red for some reason 

Features 16 directions (very fancy for the time)

Atari 2600 (review with gameplay)

No recognizers

Doors close after 1 use

Enemies only have difference in color and each color is assigned a specific point amount (for instance, the basic light green warrior is worth 10 points, while the gold warriors are worth 800 points) 

Everything controlled with joystick

Once a warrior is defeated, another will spawn in 10 seconds unless you defeat the last warrior of that wave

Have 5 hp, regained at the end of each wave. Only 1 life

Mattel Aquarius (gameplay)

Similar gameplay as the previous- tossing disc to derezz 3 enemy soldiers at a time in waves

No recognizers

Doors situated in specific spots that can be left open if you attack them, will close once you use them 

Tron can gain a shield- can use 10pts to gain it (from what I can tell based on gameplay)

Enemies worth 50pts, only one type (red colored) 

Atari 8-bit/5200 fan game

Published under the name "Intellidiscs" by Phaser Cat Games

A fan conversion of the Intellivision released in May 2021, for North America and NTSC TV sets according to their site. 

Can download the ROM for free and used to be able to buy the cartridge (came with instruction manual, custom overlay for controller, actual cartridge) -> here on their official website 

Complete with a 4 person battle mode 

Programming by Ryan Whitmer, Music/SFX by Bobby Clark

Game plays similar to original Intellivision version- recognizer (identifier in this one) takes out the doors, can go through door multiple times, different colored enemies with different abilities

Can block/crouch 

Difficulty ramp (enemies come faster) 

References under the cut!

- https://www.myabandonware.com/game/tron-deadly-discs-eah

https://archive.org/details/intv_TRON_Deadly_Discs_1981_Mattel

https://thecoverproject.net/ (covers for both games) 

https://www.mobygames.com/game/8889/tron-deadly-discs/screenshots/ (in-game screenshots)

https://intvfunhouse.com/games/disc.php (box manual, overlay, flyer)  

https://videogamevariations.com/AtariCompanies/MNetworkGames/TronDDManuals/trondd_manualA.htm M Network manual 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia_(video_game) Utopia 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_(video_game) Dungeon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nowS8TypH94 side by side comparison of all games

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Mattel_Intellivision/Manual/formated/Tron-_Deadly_Discs_-_1982_-_Mattel_Electronics.pdf intellivision instruction manual 

https://forums.atariage.com/topic/320634-intellidiscs-now-available-for-the-5200/ forum with box art

https://www.deviantart.com/atariboy2600/art/Atari-5200-Intellidiscs-921972194 official art from the instruction manual 

[aimwigs]

hey I've been listening to the yard for about a year and a half and I want to get more into it ifywim do I just start watching old vods to catch up or is there any content u can recommend as a baseline must-watch

this is by no means a comprehensive list because i've only really been watching the yard since dec 2022 and my 2021 stint in lud viewing was brief and casual (didn't know what i had) but it is a fucking long list so i'll keep it under the cut. included stuff that maybe i wouldn't classify as a must watch but i wanted to include it so you can pick and choose what interests you

PODCASTS - I know for a fact there are other podcast appearances out there that I don't know of but here are a few:

the yard x wine about it - it's just the four of them and qt which means good times! this is an essential imo

there are a few eps of fear& that they appear on! specifically rec the ep with nick and aiden and the ep with ludwig and aiden. there are also a few eps with ludwig and slime (not at the same time) if you're interested in those

i've watched aiden on three different interview podcasts all are worth a watch to me: karat interview, across the bar, and good griefed (audio a little scuffed on this one but it's cute)

fucking loved nick's ep of across the bar because his outlook on creativity is super relatable to me. he also did something with safety third that i've been meaning to watch but haven't yet!

VIDEOS AND STREAMS - there's a lot here but i'll try to describe what's what

mogul money ft the yard - this is the full vod, there's also a cut down video. extremely fun watch

nick was also on mogul money live (first game specifically) and he and aiden appear in the bts video a little bit

qt posted vlogs from italy! they're all fun watches and there's some good moments. one, two, three, four

qt and aiden halloween gingerbread house video. ludwig and aiden kiss in this one. i think the full vod is in god's hands unfortunately

qt and aiden make shit in an ezbake oven and make the guys eat it. fun little video. idk if the vod is out there somewhere or not

there's a cut down version of this too but the full stream of qt having all the guys do a gingerbread house competition is very peak

lud did a shit load of taste test videos with the guys for a slim jim sponsor. this might not be all of them but here are the ones i cold find off rip (fruit, cheese, chocolate, water, steak)

ludwig has done a shitload of ylyl streams with slime that you can find and honestly i have a horrible mediashare allergy so i haven't watched a lot of them but i have watched the one they did with aiden and the one with everyone but idk where the full vod is for the latter

from ludwig's fortnite mondays, there was a week where slime and nick played with jerma and sapnap. idk if any of the others posted the vod but here's sapnap's

the subathon has a shitload of stuff that i can't even begin to link but if you want the experience of the dcom series without subbing to tier 2 they watched the truman show starting about an hour thirty into this vod, tho it takes a hot minute to get everything lined up with the time stamps

halloween po unboxing where them + qt dress up as characters from scooby doo. nick looks frankly obscene as velma this is a great vod

how many flashlights does it take to cook an egg is exactly what it sounds like. it's lud slime and nick ft a little bit of yingo

they play the family feud game together in these two vods: just them and against miz/otk (can't stand miz but it was still good)

RECENT STUFF - aka stuff you probably know about or have seen because you've been around a year and a half but i figured i'd include them anyway since they happened off the pod

two months ago they all played fortnite on lud's stream and it was awesome

both the show matches of the ludwig tarik invitationals are worth watching if you're into valo! the first one is team mogul v otv and they're split up in the second. if the timestamps are broken it's 2h30 in both vods

the rivals 2 tournament is fun! i don't understand shit about fighting games but i love to see the boys play

cdawgva ski vod with lud and aiden from the japan trip! there's also a cut down version of youtube but i found it a fun watch

recency bias alert: they all played in creator dodgeball

the qt and aiden winter cocktail tierlist stream was so good like genuinely a stream of all time to me. ludwig hangs around for parts of it

the yard doing the dougdoug fast food challenge is a MUST WATCH! they celebrate and they suffer what could be more beautiful

otv's fear pong video with them is so fucking good. SO GOOD!

and finally i guess i should mention beerio because it just happened LOL

[loveforlandonorris]

2023 Season

Discussions:

○ Lando discussing his career:

● Lando on the highlights of the 100 races in his career

● Written interview with Lando on reaching 100 races in his career at Austin

● Lando on McLaren's turnaround in 2023

● Lando on his first F1 race & first two seasons with Carlos

● Lando on his first podium in Monaco in 2021 + calling his mother after

● Lando on the experience of Silverstone '23

● Lando on his love for competing with McLaren & his hopes for the future

● Lando joking about retiring after his first win (featuring George)

● Lando & George on the significance of Silverstone

○ Lando discussing mental health:

● Lando on the importance of mental health

McLaren Instagram:

○ Lando returning the favour for the sticker Mercedes put on his P2 Austin trophy by putting one on Carlos' P3 trophy

○ News - Lando has extended his contract with McLaren

Others on Lando:

○ Team Principal Andrea Stella on Lando & his partnership with Oscar

○ Team Principal Andrea Stella on Lando after Qatar

Unboxed:

○ Singapore GP

With Oscar:

○ Games:

● Lando's 'Race Against The Clock' attempt

● Lando & Oscar doing a chipping challenge

● Lando & the Three Lions being tested on Aussie slang words by Oscar

● Lando & Oscar doing the Drill Bike Challenge

● Lando & Oscar playing Cornhole ahead of the Austin GP

● Lando & Oscar guessing US sports teams' logos

● Lando & Oscar playing 'Who's Most Likely To...'

● Lando & Oscar making a house of cards

○ Other Content:

● Lando & Oscar trying Japanese snacks

● Lando & Oscar with flowers in Singapore

● Oscar recreating Lando's Instagram photos

● Lando recreating Oscar's Instagram photos

● Lando & Oscar before the Vegas GP (for Jack Daniel's)

● Lando's wig (from the the Jack Daniel's video before the Vegas GP & from Oscar's IG story for Lando's birthday)

● Lando & Oscar answering high speed questions (for Salesforce)

● Lando & Oscar doing the Magic Eraser competition for Google Pixel

○ Clips:

● Lando drawing Silverstone with the distortion goggles on (featuring Oscar)

● Lando being playful with a football (featuring Oscar)

● Oscar opening a bag of Japanese crisps for Lando

● Lando + his love for the Japanese chocolate mushrooms

● Lando & Oscar explaining matcha Kit Kats in terms of F1

● Lando & Oscar answering who's most likely to sleep in

● Lando & Oscar answering who's most likely to get a tattoo

● Lando & Oscar answering who's most likely to get a pet

● Lando & Oscar answering who's most likely to be on a reality TV show

● Lando & Oscar answering who's most likely to be the quickest to eat their meals

[landinrris]

I've recently rewatched Mclarens Unboxed from Abu Dhabi GP 2020 (because apparently i enjoy self harm), so i wanted to hear your thoughts on Lando's and Carlos' race together, maybe some post race feelings?

because the video itself is a bittersweet watch, i can't imagine how it was in real life that day

Ooooof I just rewatched before I went to answer this ask and it still hurts tbh. 0/10 would not recommend watching the farewell video to Ferrari afterward.

I'm sure it was also extremely bittersweet in person as well. On the one hand, you had them getting to celebrate bringing McLaren back up to p3 in the constructors', and on the other hand, you had everyone saying goodbye to Carlos. I think there are a lot of small moments that really build for me (apart from the "fewawi friends" moment from a race prior). Lando looking like he wants to be anywhere else during Carlos' speech in the garage; Carlos saying he's already said everything he needs to Lando, and that they need to keep their relationship private; Lando and Carlos quietly reading the messages the team left for Carlos, etc. They laughed through the helmet swap, but it's clear in the messages they wrote to each other that there's a lot of feelings hiding under the surface.

I think it was incredibly hard for Lando specifically, which partly explains the growing pains he had with Daniel for half of the 2021 season. Really shows how close he and Carlos were (and still are) to each other- especially during covid while they were all cooped up together at the races. I really think it's evident that they and their personal teams forged a bond over those two years that they'll never have with another teammate again.

[bitter-season]

I posted a short video of me unboxing the Pyramid Head that was a gift from my mom -- she ordered it at the end of 2021, passed away in 2023 and the figure showed up at the beginning of 2024.

I really wish she could have seen the SH2 remake... she would have absolutely loved it. <3

[cassyapper]

Cass I wish I could easily explain the Dream situation but it's the culmination of literal years of him mistreating and grooming people. The TLDR of EXCLUSIVELY the current insane events is.

-> Nicolas Cantu, voice actor for Gumball Watterson (the Amazing World of Gumball), was for a moment a minecraft youtuber under the handle JunkyJanker. For years the main thing people talked about wrt his minecraft career was that he beat James Charles in Minecraft Monday. However, he's been in the creator space and thus would have access to Minecraft creators.

-> In iirc 2021 Nicolas Cantu called Dream's merch shitty on Twitter. Dream's merch was in fact shitty, but Dream and his fans made his life hell over it, including taking shots at(?) his dead dog(?) Events I was not present for since I very intentionally keep Dream away.

-> more recently, people come forward with leaked snapchat messages where Dream is being sexual with minors. An adult he was Also being sexual with leaks snapchat messages confirming that the account and typing style were his. This is barely addressed until the last few weeks.

-> Dream REALLY BADLY tries to defend himself from the pedo accusations on stream. It doesn't go well for him. Shortly after, a ton of his remaining "friends" from the DSMP finally outright unfollow him. Cue the wave of "war is over" tiktoks from fans of the content creators who unfollowed him.

-> Directly after failing to defend himself on stream, Dream posts a tiktok "unboxing" a minecraft t-shirt that has the text "I love miners" on it. This is quickly deleted, but his lawyers are doubtlessly sweating. Nobody knows why the fuck he'd post that.

-> Nicolas Cantu calls him out for making pedo jokes while under accusations.

-> Dream posts a blackmail video in response to this. Said video is from an Uber ride where Cantu, then 19, is visibly drunk and manic, and Dream is clearly pressing his buttons. In said video he calls Dream a faggot. When Dream keeps pushing him, Cantu punches him.

-> Dream clearly expects this to be a hate mob against Cantu. It is not. People are mostly wondering why he, an adult well above the drinking age, is in an Uber with a drunk 19 year old. And why he's recording said drunk 19 year old. People call him THE FUCK out because he clearly was sitting on this video for some time.

-> While Dream is failing to handle this situation he's made for himself, a MCYT Burner account posts leaked dms and recordings from his snapchat of him moaning at a minor. The owner of said account files a police report in the state of Florida because said leaks apparently contain CP.

And THAT'S where we are currently.

-Music Anon (God I want off Mr Bones' wild ride)

holy fucking shit

well i appreciate greatly u taking the time to write this out for me music anon i love you beyond dearly

god dream is a piece of shit i hope if nothing else, that court case gets just enough steam to scare him into logging off for good cause jesus fuck

[neuroticphysiologist]

what we know about paw patrol the mighty movie

(will always update, so if you want to reblog, it's best to do it after september 29)

hi everyone, finally, i made an ICYMI article for this film! i also made a playlist of all the trailers, promos, featurettes, etc., it's all right here.

and as always, no major spoilers.

- it was announced in october 2021 that there would be a second film

- the premiere date in the us moved from october 13 to september 29. it's also the premiere date for canada

- the movie will focus on skye

- first cast member anounced - taraji p. henson

- kim k revealed that she'll return as delores

- january 27: voice cast announced!

we have eight ryders! finn lee-epp will be ryder in the film

i predicted that justin paul kelly will be voicing chase in the film TWICE, but it never happened. i was wishing for him to shine as chase. well anyway, i'm sure christian convery will do great

christian corrao did well in all paws on deck, so yeah, confirmed that he's marshall

crying because it's not lilly bartlam as skye. clues are showing that it's mckenna grace. at first i was worried because i've heard her normal voice before. but because of spirit untamed, i'm sure she'll do great

callum shoniker returns as rocky

i knew luxton handspiker will be voicing rubble. he did well in rubble and crew

nylan parthipan as zuma? interesting...

- liberty with superpowers 😮 some sources say she has the power of elasticity, kinda like elastigirl from the incredibles. but we'll see

- chris rock is voicing one of mayor humdinger's cats

- for the other celebrity cast, we have kristen bell and james marsden as janet and hank who work in a junk yard, and serena williams as yoga yvette

- according to an article from the toy book magazine, the movie will explore chase and skye's "unique relationship". i'm a bit curious about this one... probably about their friendship? shippers, please don't

- the work-in-progress trailer was shown at cinemacon last april

- a giant mayor humdinger but better

- official promotions started with an ad on an airplane. let's take to the sky!

- their new hq is called aircraft carrier since the adventure city hq got destroyed by the meteor (source: trailer)

- the trailer was released june 12

- they have the junior patrollers: tot, nano, and mini, three little pomeranians that become part of the paw patrol, and they were trained by liberty

- the movie is rated pg due to mild action and peril. i have no problem with it. superhero films today are rated pg. it's surprising for some fans tho

- the main six pups have the same powers from the tv movie and subseries, but there are a few upgrades: marshall can create fireballs, rocky can be a magnet, zuma can turn into a puddle of water, and skye has super strength

- the detail on pups' power paws OMG? kinda looks like they leave some.fairy dust or smth

- we have 3 new songs for the movie!

down like that by bryson tiller was released september 8

bark to the beat by mckenna grace ft. blackbear was released september 15

learning to fly by christina aguilera was released september 22. the lyric video had some spoilers from the movie, the director warned us about this one.

- yes, we have a song for the movie by mckenna grace. will skye sing in the movie tho

- unboxing movie merch! so far, only nylan (zuma) posted about this one.

- last september 23, team canada cast went on an advance private screening of the movie

- last september 24, paramount pictures had set a guinness world record of "most dogs attending a film screening" in los angeles. 219 dogs came to watch the film

- so far, only finn lee-epp (ryder) had several interviews about the movie. the team us cast appeared only on featurettes and interviews that were recorded a few months ago

- the official soundtrack with original score by pinar toprak was released on september 29

- there will be a third theatrical film set to release in 2026!

- the movie is on digital on october 31!

- the dvd for the mighty movie will release in the us on december 12.

more to come!

[michaeldagaymerx]

I purchased Rugrats (2021) on DVD on Wednesday from Amazon and made an unboxing/unwrapping video. Tik Tok and YouTube saw it first. Rugrats has been removed on Paramount Plus so the only solution is to buy the DVD set of Rugrats. Sad to see the show canceled so soon as it had so much potential being a complete remake of a classic 90’s show but I will always have the memories of it and the DVD’s 📀👶🍼📺

[enblc]

CV

2023 01  Brand eXperience Design (Web / etc.), IMSOOBIN GALLERY

01  Brand eXperience Design (Web), Stellar gallery

03   DS [dead or alive] Creative Direction & Styling & Marketing, ron, Indigo Music

03   Brand eXperience Design, snct studio

03   EP [DELIGHT] CD Illustraion, CSR, POPMUSIC

07 DS [There, there] A&R & Marketing & Creative Direction & Styling, jeebanoff, goodtomeetu 2022 03   Commercial Graphic Design, duh Cosmetic

03   EP [Lost In Blue] ‘OHD’ Title Design / Live clip credit design, COE

04   ‘Get Ya!’ Live clip Logo / Teaser Design, JUNNY, MAUVE Company

04   [HUMAN, the album] Scrap Artwork, Untell

→ Vision Agency by Visla: Team Member

04 - 06   ‘Maker’s Mark Dok-ju Live’ Popup bar, Vision Agency by Visla

06   Identity Design, default

07   Brand Identity Design, TOO MUCH

07   CI Design, (NDA) Entertainment

07   Brand Identity Design, Kozel n Ants

→ Mine Field Entertainment: A&R (Jul. - Sep.)

07   EP [Basic Construction] Track List Design & SNS Managing, default

08   EP [blanc] ‘Not About You’ M/V Concept Pre-Planning, JUNNY

08   DS [Basic Construction Remixed] Track List Design & SNS Managing, default

09   “DOUBLE TROUBLE” Party Planning & Project Managing & Arrangement & Design & SNS Managing, TOO MUCH

09   Banner Design (IG/IGS), ZICO, KOZ Entertainment

→ Indigo Music & Just Music Entertainment: A&R (Oct. - Dec.)

10   “Swing by” Party Poster Design, Swings, TOO MUCH

10   EP [SILLY : Episode 1] Album Cover / Track List Design, Silly Silky

10   EP [SILKY : Episode 2] Album Cover / Track List Design, Silly Silky

11   SG [Perfect Stranger] Album Cover Design, INJAE, Mine Field

10 - 12   4th [Time Machine] Release / M/V / Concert (Seoul, Busan) / CD, A&R & Marketing & Design, Han Yo Han, Just Music

11   Eider K2 Commercial Video Graphics

12   Frankly Sleeping: Design & Marketing (- ing)

12   1st Global EP [X] Promotion Design, Vapo, Mine Field 2021 01   ‘Unboxing’, Exhibition design, Practice Collective

12   ‘Bird saver's Verse’, Exhibition Design & Marketing, Coconuthuge Collective 2020 05 - 12   ‘2020 Intermedia Art Degree Show’ Identity design, Kaywon Art & Design Univ., with Min Dong-in 2019 07   ‘CJ Group global web UX/UI Reorganization Report’ Internship, IXI 2018 01   ‘La Creature’, Cinema Poster design

09   ‘Regular’ M/V Art team, NCT 127, SM Entertainment

[mcwhertor]

Project: GeekFuel.com Social Media Videos

About the Client: Geek Fuel is the world’s #1 pop culture subscription box, an online retailer, and a design house for geeky collectibles.

Work & Results: In late 2021, TikTok had exploded in popularity and Instagram was pushing their Reels video channel. Videos were quickly becoming the best way to reach your audience. We began creating video content in the forms of short product videos, product showcases, announcements, unboxing compilations, animations, and more.

Contributions: Video Production, Video Editing, Animation

[stadtfunk]

Tesla Talisman 306u Vintage Radio

Date: June 14, 2021 Hello! How are you?

It’s been a while since I wrote anything here because, well, you know, I’ve been busy and all that. My time is spent working, volunteering, and sleeping these days.

Recently I was listening to a broadcast/podcast from Radio Slovakia International about the Tesla Talisman 308, a radio that was made in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s – you can check out the episode here.

The story fascinated me and, naturally, I took to eBay to see if I could find one.

There weren’t any 308 models available but I did find a 306u model which, I understand, is the British equivalent.

The lost the auction on the first one I saw by £2. Then I saw another and after being made a offer of £115, I decided to go for it. Let’s just say it’s now mine, although I have run out of space to put it.

This afternoon, whilst waiting for some extra bits from Amazon, I cobbled together an improvised aerial with speaker wire, and received my first station – Absolute Radio (or in old terms, Virgin 1215).

Here’s a video of the unboxing and, below that, some photos of the 306u.

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Title: Social Media Marketing: An Untapped Opportunity for Manufacturers Immersive technological shifts have not just reshaped everyday life, but also hold unprecedented implications for various industries and professional landscapes, including manufacturing. A standout, fast-evolving tool within this technological explosion is social media marketing – a goldmine of untapped opportunities for manufacturers. It is much more than just a trend; it is a fundamental business practice that many are yet to fully capitalize on. Social media marketing for manufacturers provides a platform to not just share content but to build relationships, encourage dialogue, increase brand visibility, and foster customer loyalty. Given that an estimated 3.6 billion people globally are predicted to use social media in 2021, manufacturers can tap into this platform to connect with both their existing customer base and potential new prospects. However, many manufacturers often overlook social media marketing or struggle to recognize its inherent value for their sector. But the facts speak volumes. Hootsuite’s 2020 Global State of Digital report revealed that more than half of the global online population use social media to research products. This means, if you're a player in the manufacturing arena without a solid social media game plan, you might be missing out on excellent opportunities to grow. The transformation from traditional outbound methods like trade shows and cold calls to more modern, inbound practices like content marketing and social media advertising has been rapid. This shift offers manufacturing companies an efficient medium for influencing potential customers during the consideration and decision stages of their buyer's journey. LinkedIn, for example, has emerged as an essential tool for professionals in the manufacturing sector. It provides an ideal platform for manufacturers to showcase their products, promote thought leadership, and connect with industry peers. Similarly, platforms like Instagram and YouTube allow businesses to share visual content that demonstrates their processes and products. From unboxing and how-to videos, behind-the-scenes access, to live Q&As on Facebook or Instagram, manufacturers have a gamut of options to create engaging narratives that resonate with their audience. Moreover, strategic usage of relevant industry keywords within the content can significantly enhance the visibility and reach of these posts. Optimizing your social media marketing strategy with SEO best practices can also dramatically improve your search engine ranking, reinforcing your brand's digital presence. Tools like Google Keyword Planner can help you identify popular terms that your target audience uses when searching for your products or services. In conclusion, social media marketing's potential to impact revenue and brand development for manufacturers remains largely untapped. By effectively harnessing the power of social media platforms and capitalizing on modern SEO practices, manufacturers can significantly improve their brand visibility, customer engagement, and conversion rates. If done right, social media marketing can serve as a catalyst for transformative business growth within the manufacturing industry. In the digital era, failure to evolve with changing times often equates to getting left behind. Thus, manufacturers should seize the multifaceted advantages of fusing social media marketing and SEO best practices, turning these into a competitive edge and leveraging the infinite opportunities that lie within this untapped goldmine. Case Study: How XYZ Manufacturing Leveraged Social Media Marketing to Enhance Visibility and Increase Sales When looking at the current digital marketing landscape, it's key to consider that social media represents an untapped opportunity for manufacturers. Here's a case study that epitomizes how leveraging social media marketing can reshape your brand and enhance business growth.

XYZ Manufacturing, a leading industrial equipment manufacturer, initially struggled with effective marketing channels. Traditional marketing methods were not yielding satisfactory results. As a part of a larger digital strategy, they decided to test the waters of social media marketing, specifically targeting platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube. Actionable Steps: From B2B Tactics to Social Success 1. Objective-oriented Strategy: XYZ started by defining their objectives. They wanted to improve brand recall, interact more with their target audience, and ultimately increase sales. Knowing your end goal helps streamline efforts and develop a strategy to achieve these goals. 2. Choosing Right Platforms: XYZ focused on LinkedIn for its strong B2B connect and YouTube for its potential to showcase their large-scale machinery through engaging video content. Identifying the right social media platforms is crucial because your target audience might not be on every platform. 3. Content is King: They leveraged LinkedIn's publishing platform to share blogs and engaging posts about their products, updates, and industry trends. For YouTube, they produced high-quality videos showcasing the functionality and benefits of their machinery. Regularly creating industry-relevant, engaging content ensures continuous engagement with your audience. 4. Engage and Communicate: XYZ made it a point to respond quickly and efficiently to comments, messages and inquiries on their social media platforms, fostering a responsive and customer-friendly brand image. Results: Shaping the Future Within a year, XYZ increased their LinkedIn followers by 150% and YouTube subscribers by 50%. Website traffic coming from social media increased by 70%. This consistent engagement also led to a better search engine ranking. More importantly, sales growth beat expectations, with a 30% increase compared to the previous year. XYZ’s example not only highlighted the opportunity for manufacturers in social media marketing but also paved the way for new marketing strategies in their industry. In conclusion, social media offers a promising potential for manufacturers looking to enhance their visibility and reach in the digital world. Start with a clear strategy, create meaningful and engaging content, interact with your audience, and watch your brand grow like never before! "Ready to unlock the untapped power of social media marketing for your manufacturing business? Take the first step towards boosting your brand visibility and sales. Contact us today!" Start Your Digital Transformation Now! "Manufacturers who have utilized social media marketing have seen a 30% increase in customer acquisition along with enhanced brand visibility and loyalty, according to a PwC report. This indicates a largely untapped opportunity to influence consumer perception and behaviour."