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References
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
The sounds made by Lucas' Power Glove as he punches its keys are the famous five tones from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).
The sounds made by Lucas' Power Glove as he punches its keys are the famous five tones from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).
The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
Ninja Gaiden (1988)
Mentioned by Fred Savage's character in the diner scene
Mentioned by Fred Savage's character in the diner scene
Referenced in
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Power Glove (2006)
At the beginning, The Nerd says "I love the power glove. It's so bad.", which is the same thing Lucas says in The Wizard. The Nerd also plays the game "Rad Racer" with the power glove, which is the same game Lucas plays using the power glove.
At the beginning, The Nerd says "I love the power glove. It's so bad.", which is the same thing Lucas says in The Wizard. The Nerd also plays the game "Rad Racer" with the power glove, which is the same game Lucas plays using the power glove.
Retro Game Challenge (2007)
Arino mentions he saw a movie, and his description fits this movie
Arino mentions he saw a movie, and his description fits this movie
The Nostalgia Critic: Double Dragon (2008)
The Nostalgia Critic says this movie sucks.
The Nostalgia Critic says this movie sucks.
The Nostalgia Critic: A Tribute to Siskel and Ebert (2009)
siskel & ebert review this movie
siskel & ebert review this movie
Mega64: The Wizard II (2010)
Horatio mentions this as his favorite Fred Savage movie
Horatio mentions this as his favorite Fred Savage movie
The Nostalgia Critic: Nostalgic Commercials (2010)
He makes reference to Lucas
He makes reference to Lucas
The Spoony Experiment: Lords of Magick (2011)
Spoony has a movie poster on his wall
Spoony has a movie poster on his wall
Atop the Fourth Wall: Batman and Spawn (2011)
As Batman: "I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
As Batman: "I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Knights: Part VII (2011)
Malachite: "I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
Malachite: "I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Nintendo World Championships (2011)
mentions the game tournament
mentions the game tournament
Suburban Knights (2011)
"I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
"I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
Features
Metroid (1986)
The New Hollywood Squares (1986)
Top Speed (1987)
seen in an arcade
seen in an arcade
Double Dragon (1988)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Mega Man II (1988)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
Featured in
Siskel & Ebert: Family Business/Blaze/We're No Angels/The Wizard/The Rosegarden (1989)
Clips are shown for the review. Two thumbs down.
Clips are shown for the review. Two thumbs down.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: The Wizard and Super Mario Bros 3 (2008)
The Nerd reviews this movie.
The Nerd reviews this movie.
The Nostalgia Critic: AVGN Wizard Rant (2008)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Wizard (2008)
Reviewed, clips shown
Reviewed, clips shown
The Nostalgia Critic: Nicktoons (2009)
A clip of Lucas from the film is shown.
A clip of Lucas from the film is shown.
The Nostalgia Critic: Captain N: The Game Master (2009)
A clip is shown.
A clip is shown.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Winter Games (2009)
Nerd remarks how the dad from this movie was pretending he was playing an actual video game in one scene.
Nerd remarks how the dad from this movie was pretending he was playing an actual video game in one scene.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Best of the Worst in Movies - Part 1 (2010)
Brett's #3 Worst Fad Movie
Brett's #3 Worst Fad Movie
The Nostalgia Critic: Free Willy (2010)
Clip of Jimmy saying "California"
Clip of Jimmy saying "California"
The Nostalgia Critic: Little Monsters (2010)
The climax is recalled, and both films star Fred Savage
The climax is recalled, and both films star Fred Savage
Bad Movie Beatdown: BMB Spoony Experiment: Tekken (2011)
Lucas: "I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
Lucas: "I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
Spoofs
Rain Man (1988)
