A couple of years ago I shared a scan of a keshi depicting JaJaMaru-kun (from Jaleco's Nija JaJaMaru-kun) riding atop the giant frog Gamapa-kun. The only problem? Gamapa-kun was missing!! That changes today! Here is Gamapa-kun, 3D scanned at long last. archive.org/details/kesh...

Here is a 3D scan of the Blooper pawn from the Super Mario Bros. 2 board game, released in Japan by Bandai in 1986! Get the model file here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Let's celebrate Super Mario RPG which just recently had its 30th anniversary!

Your 3D scanned keshi today is Gracos, one of the Dread Fiends the player must defeat in Dragon Quest VI! This figure was released by Bandai in 1996. Get the 3D scan here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Your Bomberman keshi scan this week is Bazooka Bomber from Super Bomberman 4! Get the stl model file here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Your 3D scanned Pokemon keshi figure this week is... Raticate! Grab the model here: archive.org/details/kesh...

In the '80s, a team of game developers rented costumes and filmed fake fights as visual reference for a game that was never released, never announced, and never heard of until I wrote about it just now.

Your 3D scanned keshi figure of the day is Princess Yuki, from a set of Ganbare Goemon Karakuri Dōchū keshi released in 1986! Grab the model here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Beep beep! Today's 3D scanned keshi figure is Yoshi in his car transformation! This is from a set of Yoshi's Island figures that Bandai released in 1996. Roll on over here to download the model file: archive.org/details/kesh...

A lost Atari Lynx prototype of Monster Demolition has been recovered by the AtariAge community, offering a fresh look at this early take on what became Rampage. Featuring multiple levels and large scale characters, it is a fascinating glimpse at an alternate direction.

A Liquid Metal Slime has appeared!! This is a 3D scan of a Dragon Quest VI keshi figure that Bandai released in 1996. Get the model file here! archive.org/details/kesh...

Today's 3D scanned keshi is Lady Bomber from Super Bomberman 4! This figure is from Kabaya's Bomberman Ramune series. Get the model files here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Your 3D scanned Pokemon keshi this week is... Nidorino! Isn't "Nidorino" a fun word to say? Download this 1996 Pokemon toy right here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Today we've got a 3D scan of a hard-to-find keshi of Lina from Yume Kōjō Doki Doki Panic, the game that became Super Mario Bros. 2 for us in the West! This is the 3rd Lina variant we've scanned, of 4 known to exist. Download the scan here: archive.org/details/kesh...

I've 3D scanned a pewter metal figure depicting Whomp from Super Mario 64! It's from a series of metal figures produced by Kyodo called Super Mario 64 Metal Collection (スーパーマリオ64 メタルコレクション). Grab the scan here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Hello, everyone overseas. This time, I’m going to introduce the development materials for the NES game *Metal Slider Glory*. These are the actual tools used during development, and with just this single disk, you can create everything from pixel art to animations.

Ye olde Bible of ye olde Battletoade! #retrogaming #characterdesign #gamedev

More code wrestling with my old NES source archives. This time I've managed to get version 48 of NES Wolverine running - dated 23rd October 1990. As you can see, we have an elevator mechanic in this early build - very 'Impossible Mission' like! Wolverine and Logan sprite variations too. No claws yet

Here's another Dragon Quest VI keshi for you, freshly 3D scanned for your enjoyment: It's Dhuran, one of the Dread Fiends the player must defeat! Hey the 3D scan here: archive.org/details/kesh...

The second panel from MGC 2026 is live! Eugene Jarvis and Ed Fries talk about their experiences in the business 25 years ago. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eciD... Stories about the new arcade, the Xbox, and gaming preservation!

Today's 3D scan is a keshi figure depicting the Bomber Push move from Super Bomberman 4! Grab the model here: archive.org/details/kesh...

...Wait a second, were Shy Guys based on The Prisoner? 😱

This week's 3D scanned Pokemon keshi is... Dodrio! This figure was released by Bandai in 1996. Three heads are better than two! archive.org/details/kesh...

Your 3D scanned keshi for the day is the Daimyo from Ganbare Goemon Karakuri Dōchū! This is one of the Ganbare Goemon keshi released by Kabaya in 1986. Enjoy! archive.org/details/kesh...

An alpha of the cancelled FMV racer: MegaRace (Amiga CD32) has been found and added to Games That Weren't, thanks to Dave Arcadian. However, we've not been able to yet get it running just yet - maybe someone can? More details + download: www.gamesthatwerent.com/2024/10/mega...

Today's 3D scanned keshi is a Bowser pencil topper from 1986! This is the last in the set of Super Mario Bros. pencil toppers I've been sharing recently. The set is now complete! archive.org/details/kesh...

Kazuyuki Kurashima has just shared some concept drawings for Super Mario RPG. Apparently an idea was kicked around for Mario having different transformations and powers, like Circus Mario, Bat Mario, Octopus Mario, and Bug Mario! x.com/kurashimakaz...

I've archived 100GB of data from an in-development version Snowblind Studio's Lord of the Rings: War in the North on the Internet Archive. Included is artwork, docs, source code & more. This was recovered from the deleted sectors of a HDD, so some files are overwritten. archive.org/details/Lord...

Your 3D scanned keshi today is Jamirus from Dragon Quest VI! This is a 1996 figure from Bandai. Get the model here: archive.org/details/kesh...

The timeslots for Midwest Gaming Classic have FINALLY come in! I'll let you know some places I'll be. At opening on Friday, I'll be at the Chicago Gamespace booth for an hour. On Saturday, I'll be present for the Jamie Fenton talk starting at 2:45pm and be on the subsequent panel.

I believe John McCain said it best when he said, "Bomb bomb bomb, bomb Bomberman." That's right; your 3D scanned keshi today is another from Kabaya's Bomberman Ramune series. It's Hammer Bomber from Super Bomberman 4! Grab the scan: archive.org/details/kesh...

Your 3D scanned Pokemon keshi this week is... Hitmonlee!! Trivia: which martial artist celebrity is this pokemon named after? (See answer below) Download the model here: archive.org/details/kesh... Answer: That's right! Jackie Chan!

Your 3D scanned keshi figure today is the cannon-wielding Kremling, Kannon!! I wonder how they came up with that name? This is from a set of Donkey Kong Country 2 keshi produced by Bandai in 1995. Grab the model file here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Keshi enthusiasts, start your engines! Your 3D scanned keshi figure today is Mario from Mario Kart 64! This 1997 figure from Bandai comes with Mario, his kart, and a koopa shell item! Get the stl model files here: archive.org/details/kesh...

3D scanned toys so exciting that you'll flip out!

Family Computer Magazine – Issue 110 September 7th 1990 has been scanned in 600DPI. Enjoy! www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2026/04/f...

I've been going through my archives for NES Wolverine and have managed to re-assemble my original 6502 game code and create a build from the 1st August 1990. As you can see it's a VERY early demo with the 8-way scroll routine, panel and collision working. No Wolverine sprites yet!

Martin Galway has graciously released the source code to his Wizball music and driver on github. Be amazed at how so much music was hand crafted into such a small space with no trackers / editors. github.com/MartinGalway...

Today's 3D scanned keshi figure is... Slime Knight from Dragon Quest VI! This is from a set of Dragon Quest VI figures that Bandai produced in 1996. Grab the model file here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Your 3D scanned keshi figure today is Jet Bomber from Super Bomberman 4! This figure was released by Kabaya as part of their Bomberman Ramune line. Get the model file here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Found some technical schematics from Virtual World, the people behind the Battletech VR centers. You never know what will turn up on old developer disks!

The Cyan collection in our digital archive allows you to explore the develpoment of the Myst series like never before. Learn more by checking out our video here: https://youtu.be/ee8IivQyu_4

Your 3D scanned vintage Pokemon figure this week is... Shellder! Catch that keshi right here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Your 3D scanned keshi figure today is Ayashiro Juzo from the Famicom game Ganbare Goemon Karakuri Dōchū! It was manufactured by Bandai in 1986. Grab the model here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Your keshi today is a very toothy looking Oolong from Konami's Yie Ar Kung-Fu on Famicom! This figure was made by Takahashi. Grab the 3D scanned figure here: archive.org/details/kesh...

Pokemon Pokopia is built on top of over four decades of simulation prowess. On this installment of Origin of Game, @tigerwolf.bsky.social uncovers the story of Koei - and the ambitious power couple behind its rise. www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2026/04/g...

Your 3D scanned keshi today is... Adventure Island's Evil Witch Doctor in his owl form! Yes, that's an owl! archive.org/details/kesh...

@kevedwardsretro.bsky.social Do you happen to know anyone who does Sinclair Microdrive cartridge imaging/backup? I have a few cartridges I got from a veteran UK developer that I'd like to image, but have none of the expertise nor the hardware to do so myself.

We handle a lot of NES prototypes around here, so trust us when we say this one is weird. Join VGHF Founder Frank Cifaldi for a look at this prototype version of Punch-Out!! for the Nintendo Entertainment System: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T5A...

Your 3D scanned keshi today is Bomber Chun from Super Bomberman 3! This figure was released by Kabaya as part of their Bomberman Ramune line. Get the stl: archive.org/details/kesh...