The seed of the idea, we came back from Further Confusion, and we were all post-con jazzed up. We knew what we wanted to see at a convention, and while wandering the Grand Sierra Resort, we were struck by the large accommodating hallways, how everything was in one central location and the extra amenities available.
The Konami LaserScope. The Konami LaserScope is a head-mounted light gun used with and licensed for the Nintendo Entertainment System video game console. It was originally released in 1990 in Japan for the Famicom under the name Gun Sight. It was designed for the game Laser Invasion, but works with any game compatible with the NES Zapper.
Improved Permanent Wave Machine. An employee of Madame CJ Walkerâs empire, Marjorie Joyner invented an improved permanent wave machine. This device patented in 1928, curled or permed womenâs hair for a relatively lengthy period of time. The wave machine was popular among women white and black allowing for longer-lasting wavy hair styles.