{"id":179202,"date":"2021-10-20T14:37:36","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=179202"},"modified":"2021-10-20T14:37:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:37:40","slug":"missile-command","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2021\/10\/20\/missile-command\/","title":{"rendered":"Missile Command X RepliCade mini arcade cabinet by New Wave now available for pre-order"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New Wave’s latest mini arcade cabinet, Missile Command<\/em> X RepliCade, is now available for pre-order on NewWaveToys.com<\/a>. Officially licensed by Atari, New Wave is offering two fully playable, 1\/6-scale versions of the classic game Missile Command<\/em>. The Standard Edition features the original look of the iconic arcade game, while the special Field-Test Edition is a little-seen, flashier version of the cabinet that Atari designed before mass-producing the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-orders Now Live For New Wave’s 1\/6-Scale Missile Command Arcade Cabinets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOS ANGELES — October 20, 2021 –<\/strong> New Wave is proud to announce that pre-orders for the next entry in its line of collectible mini arcade cabinets start today. <\/em>Missile Command <\/em><\/strong>X RepliCade<\/strong> packs in all the original thrills of Atari’s arcade classic in a fully playable 1\/6-scale reproduction. It will be available in two editions: The Standard Edition is a replica of the machine found in your local arcade or bowling alley, while the special Field-Test Edition recreates Atari\u2019s pre-production model of the cabinet before Missile Command<\/em> went into mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missile Command<\/em> is a legendary arcade fixture, and it’s been referenced in films including Fast Times at Ridgemont High<\/em> and Terminator 2: Judgment Day<\/em>. It was created by legendary Atari programmer Dave Theurer, who also designed Tempest. New Wave’s reproduction brings the same premium-quality materials and attention to detail that it’s known for, making both versions of Missile Command<\/em><\/strong> X RepliCade<\/strong> must-have collectibles for fans of classic games and retro enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missile Command<\/em><\/strong> X RepliCade Standard Edition<\/strong> is a faithful recreation of the 1980 arcade original, featuring a Trak-Ball interface, illuminated Volcano-style buttons, and striking cabinet art. A unique CRT FX lens transforms the built-in LCD to look like a CRT display from the era — scanlines and all.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Missile Command<\/em><\/strong> X RepliCade Field-Test Edition<\/strong> includes everything from the Standard Edition along with some additional flourishes. Most notably the cabinet features an oversized marquee panel that lights up and blinks, helping to sell the fantasy that players are the last line of defense against an incoming nuclear attack. The taller cabinet also features rarely seen pre-production artwork on the control panel and cabinet — a special treat for old-school gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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