The Weekly Links: Voltron At 30, NES-Themed 3DS Released, Married With Children Reunion

Welcome retro-junkies to another edition of The Weekly Links! It's once again time to look back at the '80s-related nostalgia in this past week's headlines. Most of my week was spent finishing up episode 2 of the Rediscover The 80s Podcast which is now live! I hope everyone will get a chance to listen this weekend and tell me what you think! But that wasn't all that was on my mind. Here's a few things I learned this week:

• UHF is getting the 25th anniversary Blu-ray treatment at Shout! Factory on Nov 11. Preorder from their site now for $19 and get it shipped two weeks early plus a free poster!
• RIP actor Richard Kiel who is known mainly for his role as Jaws in two James Bond films from the 70s. He also appeared in several '80s flicks including Pale Rider and Cannonball Run II.
• These skateboards inspired by covers of blank VHS tapes are pretty thrash-worthy.
• Pee-Wee Herman initially voiced Roger Rabbit.
• Voltron turned 30 and my bud Wyatt gave us a little history lesson.
• Today's teenagers are practically clueless about that gray box known as the NES.

The video of the week was a tough call but I'm a sucker for a good cover track. I'm also easily amused so when UPROXX featured this guy covering Nina's "99 Red Balloons" (or Luft Balloons if your German) with actual red balloons, I was in '80s melodic heaven.

TWL Video of the Week

"99 Red Balloons - played with red balloons." 

by Andrew Huang

Here's the rest of this week's links. If I missed something, feel free to add in the comments!

MOVIES

How an Iconic B-Movie Powerhouse Churned Out Its Godawful Effects - Gizmodo
The New Rambo Movie Has Been Given The Mysterious Subtitle: ‘Last Blood’ - UPROXX
True or false: Which of these '80s movies are getting the reboot treatment? - Hitfix
Ernie Hudson talks ‘Ghostbusters’ anniversary, and why Bill Murray rules - PopWatch
Tom Cruise and ‘Top Gun 2' moving forward with 'Jungle Book' screenwriter - Hitfix
The 'Burbs and Joe Dante's gleeful suburban chaos - Den of Geek
13 Films That Made '80s Kids Fall In Love With Music And Dance - BuzzFeed Rewind

Bill Murray chooses female Ghostbusters team - Den of Geek

TV

The Cast Of "Married With Children" Reunites At Katey Sagal's Walk Of Fame Honoring - BuzzFeed Rewind
'The Goldbergs' Take the Best Awkward '80s Family Photo Ever - Yahoo! TV
Where Are They Now: The Sad and Hilarious Downfall of All of Your Favorite 80s and 90s Cartoons - UnderScoopFire!
Back to the 80s: Muppet Babies debuted in 1984 - Kickin' it Old School

Supercut of the ‘DuckTales’ Theme Song Being Sung by the Movies - Laughing Squid

Currently Being Pitched: A ‘Married … With Children’ Spinoff About Bud Bundy - UPROXX

Retro Marvel TV: Marvel's Not-So-Awful Animation of the 80s - The Escapist
Pee-wee’s Playhouse on Blu-Ray! - The Retroist
The "DuckTales" Intro Recreated By Real Life Ducks Is Adorable - BuzzFeed Rewind
​The 7 Dumbest Plans The Decepticons Ever Had On Transformers - io9

MUSIC

Simple Minds complete first new album in 5 years, debut new track ‘Blindfolded’ - Slicing Up Eyeballs
Frankie Goes To Hollywood – ‘Welcome To The Pleasuredome’ Album Playback Special To Celebrate 30 Year Anniversary - Classic Pop Magazine
Five More Epic '80s Tours That Deserve 'The Wall' Treatment - Houston Press

Mike + The Mechanics announce first U.S. tour in 25 years - Stuck In The 80s

VIDEO GAMES

Nintendo Releases New NES-Themed 3DS XL And Oh So Much Yes Please - It's-a me, your drained bank account! - The Mary Sue
Those Excavated E. T. Video Game Cartridges Are Being Auctioned Off - Gizmodo
Old Game Boy Ads Weren't Exactly Family Friendly - Kotaku
A New World Record Ends Hank Chien's Reign As Donkey Kong Champion - Kotaku

CULTURE

This Giant Sixth-Scale BTTF DeLorean Looks as Detailed as the Film Prop - Gizmodo
Are you an 80s kid? Take our quiz to find out just how 80s you are - GazetteLive
Obsession of the Day: Smooshees - Pop Rewind
Fine art from the fine folks at Cricket Press - Branded In The 80s
The Best Fashion Parties of the '80s - Elle
7 Unexpected Celebrity Coke Endorsements - Pop Rewind
Vote for Your Favorite 80s Fashion - Like Totally 80s