![]() ![]() Today 1/12 scale seems to be the format of choice for doll house replicas, at least those I found on eBay. American Girl dolls were popular for years, and these mini Performas are regularly available on eBay. The details are pretty accurate on this model, down to the colored Apple logos, ventilation lines and included miniature mouse pad. The mouse and keyboard are clickable, and after inserting a battery you can cycle through various different screens. Back in 1996 the American Girl doll company brought out this miniature replica Macintosh Performa, available complete with computer desk and chair. Strangely, flat panel iMacs never seem to have caught on among the underground replica alarm clock industry.Īnother popular category of mini Macs are doll house computers. Of course I now need to obtain all colors and styles of iMac alarm clocks available. Few units were sold, and as a consequence this little iClock has become one of the more rare Apple collectibles. So well in fact that Apple forced Timex to stop production and had existing products pulled off the shelves (it must have been a massive midnight drugstore raid). ![]() Safe to say these puppies were not sold as accessories in any actual Apple Stores.Īmong the most accurate replicas were the Timex iMac alarm clocks made in 1999, which really do mirror the shape and colors of the second generation iMac DV slot loading models quite well. Quality varied and useability was mixed, but they are cute as can be. Several vendors brought out combinations of alarm clocks, radios, calculators and probably a pencil sharpener or two for good measure. Apparently they also made good bedside accessories. Starting back in 1998, the iconic fruit-colored computers started the Mac’s resurgence under Steve Jobs. Some of the most popular seem to be iMac Alarm Clocks. I was surprised to learn that many miniature Macs of different types and sizes exist. I don’t want to move, but the collecting urge still burns hot, so I’ve started to downsize my Macs – literally! Welcome to the growing Miniature Mac Museum. Two bedrooms, half my living room (home office) and half the attic are taken up by Mac equipment, spare parts, memorabilia, etc. Swizcore Studios, by Kevin Husted – Linkĭon Williams has been an Apple enthusiast since the earliest days and is a contributing editor for and you can find his blog here.As an active collector I suffer from the ailment which eventually affects most people who have this hobby: I am running out of space.So, for all you OS X users, or would be users, who wish to be emancipated from the strict confines of Apple’s limited version of Aqua, rejoice, because with the above programs you, can, like Frank Sinatra, be singing a new tune: “I did OS X… My Way!”Īll of these programs can be downloaded from either or Themes for ShapeShifter can be downloaded at any one of these sites: Again, I highly recommend iCandy for any one who seriously loves to customize the look and feel of their OS X based computer. With a simple drag and drop, individual icons can also be changed. All one has to do is download and install ‘icon containers’ to change either the entire systems icons, applications, etc. I used this great little utility with a lot of pleasure and it works wonderfully. ‘iCandy Bar’ is shareware and goes for the reasonable price of $12.95.
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