Kodak VR 1000 film rolls aid Christmas photography
Kodak launches Kodacolor VR 1000 36 exposure film, easing Christmas photo sessions for families. Caution notes warn against using expired or underexposed 1000 speed film, refrigeration not extending life. Tom Basten among Parade magazine contest winners with a $100 prize for a Solon High School photo.
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Games of Christmas showcase high stakes tech and toys
The piece surveys the toy board and video game market as Christmas demand drives a $6 billion yearly prize pool. It notes Mil ton Bradley, Mattel, Parker and Ideal alongside Infocom, Epyx, Broderbund and Coleco shaping a volatile industry with 150,000 toy varieties and 5,000 annual entries. It highlights video games’ rising dominance with $1.4 billion in software and hardware, lists top items like Zork and Lode Runner, and describes Fidelity Electronics chess units and Blue Chip Software titles shaping the scene.
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