When computing was fun!
At Spring COMDEX 1988 in Atlanta, Commodore was promoting the Amiga 500 and Amiga 2000, the company’s newest Amiga models. The 500 and 2000 had been launched in 1987, and they were already attracting strong interest in Europe (particularly the affordable 500). Commodore was looking to expand its presence in the US market, and saw COMDEX as an opportunity to present the Amiga as a serious…
One thing I really miss from the Commodore Amiga era is the care that went into the printed material that came with the machine. Back in the 80s, opening a new computer box felt like opening a complete system, not just a device. You didn’t only get the computer, power supply, mouse, and cables. You also got proper printed documentation including system references and programming language manuals,…
Released in 1987, the Amiga 500 still remained a favorite for home computing into the early ’90s. While many of us remember it as the ultimate gaming machine, Commodore UK was busy rebranding the Amiga as the essential tool for the next generation of scholars through the Class of the 90s - First Steps promotional bundle. This was a home computer designed to bridge the gap between education and…
In the August 1992 issue of Amiga World, Lou Wallace published an article about building a true “Ultimate Amiga.” The Amiga 3000T released in the US in fall 1991 was the obvious platform of choice, thanks to its serious expandability and its talent for hosting a ridiculous number of upgrades. Wallace didn’t hold back. He packed his 3000T with an super expensive list of expansions: a 68040…
In the late 1980s to early 1990s, Commodore introduced an alternative logo for the Amiga brand. According to available sources, this redesigned mark was used primarily on Amiga 500 packaging in North America and appeared also in a number of Commodore’s print advertisements of the period. The new logo was likely an attempt to give the Amiga a more contemporary, early-’90s visual identity. However,…
Here’s my first poster for 2026 — an homage to the Commodore Amiga 2000. It’s based on a TV commercial for the classic big box Amiga produced in the 80s. The A2000 was a computer you built into. Designed for expansion, it offered a platform that invited upgrades, experiments, and ambitious workflows, covering video, music, graphics, animation, and productivity, all on the same desk. This poster is…
Yep, its Amiga stickers again! I found online some more photos of Amiga stickers and of course I had to recreate them. Why? Because they are cool looking (I simply love their colourful aesthetics) and you can never have enough of them! Commodore Amiga stickermania! You can download the (vector) stickers in pdf format here: I love Commodore Amiga sticker New Amiga 500 Plus sticker Commodore Amiga…
Publications like Amiga Power and Amiga Format sometimes featured small collectable postcards that captured the spirit of the Amiga and some of its great game titles. Inspired by those, I’ve started creating my own series of numbered postcards celebrating my favourite Amiga games. The first four in the collection feature the classics Lemmings, Rocket Ranger, Speedball, and North & South. Each…
One more original Commodore UK bundle for the Amiga 1200 gets the recreation treatment! This time its the back cover used in the Computer Combat Pack for the Amiga 1200. Unlike the front, which focused on cartoonish visuals targetting the gaming crowd, this side highlights the serious capabilities of the new Amiga. It showcases the power of the AGA chipset to create colorful documents with…
Another recreation of an original Commodore UK bundle for the Amiga 1200! Sales of the Comic Relief Pack was officially supporting the Comic Relief charity in the UK. The bundle included an Amiga 1200 in standard configuration and the official Comic Relief video game, which was Sleepwalker a platformer published by Ocean Software. Enjoy my recreated front cover of the pack’s sleeve! The Commodore…