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Two men + one historic video game = “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters,” a documentary about a middle school science teacher and a hot-sauce mogul vying for the record high score on the arcade oldie, Donkey Kong. If you haven't yet tapped into the zeitgeist of “The King of Kong” (now on DVD) here are a few wares sure to bring back fond memories of the coin-op classic.
NINTENDO DONKEY KONG WRISTBAND
($4.95 at gkworld.com)
Wipe away gaming perspiration and rock that '80s wristband look with the best of them.
LEVEL 1 DONKEY KONG T-SHIRT
($20 at 80stees.com)
Donkey Kong starts with Jumpman (before he was called Mario) hopping over barrels and hightailing up ladders to save the damsel in distress from the big ape. This shirt freezes the first DK level on your chest. Represent.
DONKEY KONG BOXER SHORTS
($14.49 at myteespot.com)
Who says you should just wear DK love on your sleeve?
DONKEY KONG JUNGLE JUICE
($2.25 at animecastle.com)
Knock back a can and jump like Jumpman all night long.
DONKEY KONG ARCADE GAME
($2,995 at brookstone.com)
Those of a certain age probably dropped thousands of dollars in quarters into Donkey Kong anyway, so consider this the gamer's midlife crisis. The Donkey Kong Arcade Game has that classic cabinet set up and controls, but with three games in one. You get Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. and Mario Brothers in all their authentic arcade glory, right down to audio and video. Works without coins, so save your quarters for the bill.
René A. Guzman | 210SA Contributor |